I euthanized my cat on Monday evening. He was almost 16 or may have been 16. He was a stray and his age was hard to determine.

He was sick most of his life and the last few years I never left him alone since 2000 because I did not trust anyone to give him his medication or to watch him.

He required a lot of love and constant care. He was on daily medications and he was on a restricted diet. I monitored his condition and I determined what drugs to give him and when. I have a great relationship with my vet and he gave me a lot of freedom with Kaya.

When Kaya was a couple of years old he had a colon resection and after this he developed a lot of side affects.. He vomited all the time and had constant infections in the colon that was left. He was never sick enough to euthanize and I could not do this to a cat that was eating normal and loving life. He required constant nursing and love to keep him going.

The last couple of months he could hardly get to his food dish. Many days I brought his food to him and carried him to the litter box. He was going blind and he had severe arthritis in his joints. His appetite was very good up until the last couple of days. He loved his five brothers and one sister very much and he was very close to me.. I knew it was almost time to put him to sleep. I was waiting for a sign and the news about the pancreatic cancer helped me make my decision on Monday night.

I bathed him so he would look nice for his last visit to the vet.. He seemed to relax in the water and I think it helped with some of the stomach pain he was having.. He got in his cage like a little angel when I told him we were going to the vet. He was in so much pain during the hour drive. I finally turned on the air conditioning and he seemed to be more comfortable and he went to sleep for a while.

When we got there Kaya would not let go of me. He pushed his little head into my chest and purred and I think he was telling me how much he loved me. We put him on a blanket on his side and I kissed the top of his head until he was gone..

He was such a sweet animal and endured so much in his life. I really wanted him to die at home.. My vet is also a very good friend.. Frank told me it would be a horrible site for me to see within the next 12 hours. I could not stand to see this happen to any animal. We are so fortunate that our animals can be put down without all the pain and suffering.

I am very liberal and I feel people should have the same rights.. I watched my father suffer a death from lung cancer. Every day he begged me to get a gun and shoot him.. OMG, I still wish I could have done that for him. I think people should have the right to euthanasia as an option.

This is the beautiful card and message I got today from my veterinarian Frank.. He is a wonderful vet. After it was over with Frank walked me to my car and hugged me for a while. He actually started to cry before I did. I am so fortunate to have this group because they are one of the best Veterinary Hospitals on the east coast.

I will be picking up his ashes at the end of the week and Kaya will be in a custom Rosewood Box.

Some people might think it is ridiculous to grieve over a pet.. When you spend that many years with your pet they are part of your life and unlike people all they have is love to give. When you think about it our relationships with them last longer than most marriages do. hahaha

I had a migraine today and spent the day resting. I was very hungry late in the evening and decided to grab a latte and go find something to eat. I found a restaurant that serves late and sat at the bar and enjoyed my latte and ordered some food to go. The owner of the restaurant introduced himself and we had a great conversation about wine. He introduced me to a wine that I can drink that will not trigger migraines. This is wonderful news because I am a wine lover. I just wanted to share this because I know there must be others with the same problem.


Low sulfur and organic wines:

There are a number of wineries who make it a policy not to utilize sulphur in either the vineyard or in the winery, and so there is just the bare, natural minimum in their wines. Frog's Leap (who makes terrific Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon) and Frey (best for their Zinfandel and Petite Sirah) in California. Richard Grant Wrotham Pinot may also be a solution for those with a sensitivity to chemicals of any kind. This amazing wine is made from grapes which developed a natural immunity to the diseases that chemicals are usually used to spray against. Their immunity means that the grapes have been grown entirely free of chemical sprays of any kind. The taste is also quite amazing. Another excellent source of wines made from organically grown grapes from France and around the world is the Organic Wine Company.

Sulfite free organic wine does not exist in nature. It’s physically impossible. But, organic wines low in sulfites or no-sulfites-added organic wines are becoming more popular in some circles. There is a movement in the organic wine making industry that wants to rid wine of added sulfites. Why? It’s a chemical preservative. But let’s look at what it actually does. 

What are Sulfites?
Sulfites are typically added during winemaking to prevent bacterial growth and oxidation. In sulfite-free wine, no sulfites can be added to the wine during the winemaking process, although they are naturally produced in the fermentation process. So, there is technically no such thing as a sulfite-free organic wine.

These days non-organic winemakers have often overused them to mask odors from the wine or a poor quality crop of grapes. Sulfites have been linked to headaches, respiratory problems, rashes, and other allergic reactions. The sulfites that are added cause these allergic reactions, whereas the naturally occurring sulfites usually cause no side effects.

The biggest complaint about sulfites is the side effect of headaches. While added sulfites can cause headaches, naturally occurring tannins released from the skins of the grapes are more likely the cause of headaches. But people are unsure and no conclusive testing has been done to demonstrate the harmful side effects of sulfites. So for now, organic proponents will say that if it isn’t naturally occurring, it shouldn’t be added. 

What about Organic Wine and Sulfites?
Organic wine has no added sulfites, but sulfites are a naturally occurring result of fermentation, coming from the skin of the grapes. So, organic wines must maintain a level of sulfites less than 100 parts per million (ppm), as opposed to the 350 ppm limit for non-organic wine makers.
If you are concerned with added sulfites, you should be aware that European wines have significantly more sulfites than American wines. Also, white wines need twice the sulfites red wines do. 

Taste of Sulfite-Free Wines
Many people have complained over the years about the taste of wines with no added sulfites. This is what has prevented organic wines from flying off the shelves. But organic vineyards are doing better with this.
Although sulfite-free wines have a brown tint to them, organic wine lovers are touting the rich, true flavor of the wine when no sulfites are added. But, still others will swear that sulfite-free wine tastes like battery acid.
Since wine tasting is such a personal thing, only you can decide if you like the flavor of truly organic wine with no added sulfites. Many times the good organics never get to the wine shop shelves, but can be found at local restaurants and wineries. Since the nature of sulfite free wine is that it cannot sit for long periods of time without some spoilage, these untainted bouquets may never be for mass consumption. 

I am very sad that you are deleting me from the groups and from your life..
I have cried for a day and not eaten. 
I do not know why you are doing this to me.
I am so disappointed to find out how many cruel people there are on  Live Video.
I don't hate anyone. 
I haven't done anything wrong.
I have no idea what I am being accused of now?
Please, I don't need this now.
I have been very sick and I just got a phone call with abnormal test results.. 
I do not understand hate.
I love you all.. 

Thanks for all your comments and for your stops..  I have not posted anything in regards to the rumors and lies about me because I avoid conflict. I  was very abused when I was married and I am very lucky I am alive today. I have done absolutely nothing wrong - Not one single thing. Whatever you hear about me is a lie.. Absolute 100% lies. I know everything that was said about me because I get emails all the time. Anyone that knows me, and is a true friend, knows I am not capable of doing anything like this.. I am still shocked anyone would do this and I have been very depressed.  I ask you to stop passing judgement on me because only God can pass judgment on anyone.. I know I have God on my side and this is what makes me strong and keeps me going..  Karen

I promise I will never post another blog about a car again. I need a new car and I think this is the perfect car for me. LOL I know I am dreaming but that is what life is about sometimes.  
 
TESLA ELECTRIC SPORTSCAR
Although a fully loaded model can set a buyer back as much as $124,000, that's still cheap compared with a high-end Ferrari. And its 6,831-cell lithium-ion battery pack gives off no emissions.

The car goes from 0 to 60 mph in just under four seconds and tops out at 125 mph. It goes 225 miles on one charge and can be fully recharged in 3.5 hours, which Tesla officials say should allow most people to drive it to work and back and recharge it at night like a cell phone.

Some critics have expressed concerns about the durability and safety of the lithium-ion battery, which weighs about 1,000 pounds, more than a third of the entire weight of the 2,700-pound Roadster, whose body is made up of carbon fiber materials. Tesla officials respond that the car has passed all required safety tests. They say the battery should last for about 100,000 miles of driving.

Today was my dad's birthday.

He was a ww2 veteran and he passed away a few years ago from lung cancer.  

He was proud to serve his country and he always told us stories about the war.

We are certain he added something to his stories to make them more exciting.. (hahaha)

Times were different then and people had more respect for their country and for other people. 

So many changes in the world in such a short time.

If you smoke please think about your health.

Please quit and avoid the risk of Lung Cancer.

The suffering from this death will haunt your family forever. 

Thanks for stopping!

I do not see race, or religion, or ethnic background when I see my friends.

 I have a diversified group of friends that know who I am, believe in me and share the good times and bad times with me.

We can all live in harmony in the world if we accept each other and our differences.

Give World Peace a Chance..

Thanks for Stopping
PEACE