Sunday, September 29, 2024

Update

Kai's hotspot area is healing really nicely, but he still likes to lick so the cone goes on at night when we're asleep and whenever I catch him licking.  He's adjusted to having it on as you can see in the short video below.

Me. I'm pretty pooped.  Dunno when I'll be back to blogging.  I'm going to Japan again next month and am looking forward to the break.  See you at least after I get back.

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Saturday, September 21, 2024

Recuperating Kai

Kai developed a raw and painful large hotspot from over-licking a rash in his groin region.  I couldn't see it under his fur and didn't even realize it until a few nights ago when I saw that he was finding it hard to comfortably lie down.

It was a rough first few days (and nights).  Wearing the cone to prevent further licking terrified him, but he has gotten more used to it although he still does need coaxing sometimes getting through what he thinks are tight spots. 

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Below are two videos from this morning.  You can click on them to view.

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Sunday, September 8, 2024

Kai - 6 months

So fast he became a Big Boy.  But he's still a puppy at heart.

Just FYI, I'm gonna be taking a break from blogging for awhile.  No particular reason.  See you again soon. 

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You can click on the photo below to watch Kai entertaining himself.
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Friday, September 6, 2024

Dd's Lemon Feta Seafood with Spinach


Too hard for me to make, but maybe some of you can try.  Sure looks yummy!

Seafood Lemon Feta pasta

 

LEMON FETA SEAFOOD WITH SPINACH

 

*Sauce:

6 TB olive oil

½ tsp. lemon zest

1/4 c fresh lemon juice

1/4 c feta cheese, crumbled

1 TB agave nectar or honey

Salt, freshly cracked black pepper


Seafood:

1 large onion, thinly sliced

½ c green onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 TB butter

1 TB olive oil

1 # fresh baby spinach

6 pc. small scallops, patted dry

3 large shrimp, peeled, deveined

4 oz. pc. salmon, cut into thirds

Salt, freshly cracked black pepper


Garnish: chopped green onion, crumbled feta cheese

 

Sauce: In a blender puree oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, feta cheese, and agave nectar. Season with salt & pepper. Set aside. 


In a skillet over medium heat sauté onion, green onions, and garlic in olive oil until softened, about 10 minutes. Add spinach; season with salt and pepper. Stir until just wilted. Transfer into mixing bowl; keep warm.  


Wipe out pan and return to medium-high heat.  Brush seafood with remaining 2 TB oil; season with salt and pepper. Add any leftover oil to pan. Sear seafood until they easily release and have browned, about 2-3 minutes. Turn seafood and sear until cooked through, 2-3  minutes. 


For service place spinach mixture among plates and top with seafood and drizzle with sauce. Garnish as desired.


Serves 2-4.

 

 

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Wash Day for Stinky Toys

Kai's favorite toys just had to be washed.  They had become so gross that I didn't even want to touch them.

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Kai was most happy to get back Big Lambchop.
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Monday, September 2, 2024

Cy's Breakfast

 Duck and chicken from Meimei in Maunakea Marketplace.  $14.

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