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Angela S's avatar

I love all of this, but(t) especially the use of the word “heinie”. It’s my favorite of the words for butt. Well, I don’t love that Jelly is hhurting and you are exhausted, but I love the way you tell it. Love to you.

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Carrie Mesrobian's avatar

Remember in Junie B. Jones how she calls it a "behiney?" That's also my fave.

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Angela S's avatar

I never read Junie B Jones - B wasn't into it (we read all the dragon books) and they came out when I was in college - but I love behiney - reminds me of how kids used to say "butcept" instead of but and except.

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Dunell's avatar

So stoked to find this in my inbox. Yeah. Capital B-Bummer about the glands still causing grief. Hope he out of the cone of shame soon.

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Carrie Mesrobian's avatar

he's getting better, though he's not pleased with his new restrictive diet...

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Stacy Estep's avatar

So excited to find this in my inbox, and happy to hear M. us going to art school. Healing vibes for Jelly!

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Carrie Mesrobian's avatar

we got housing assignments today! or he did! I feel like it's happening to all of us. And Jelly hasn't had his cone on for several hours so things are looking up!

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Stacy Estep's avatar

Exciting times!

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Jody Casella's avatar

I’m so glad you’re back. And now I have a factlet to share about dog butts. Thank you ❤️❤️

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Carrie Mesrobian's avatar

for more really good dog information, check out anything by Ray and Lorna Koppinger. Mind-blowing insight on dog biology and behavior.

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Tori's avatar

Glad to see you back at it, Carrie! Transitions of any kind make me feel most alive. Sending my best wishes for a speedy recovery to Jelly.

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Carrie Mesrobian's avatar

You would love home remodeling then! I will tell Jelly you're rooting for him.

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Jaime Young's avatar

This so reminded me of what we had to do with Zoe. All the kidney disease meds and all. The world seems a little strange now that's she's gone. :(

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Carrie Mesrobian's avatar

Losing them is so strange and hard, no question.

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Jaime Young's avatar

Totally. I think we're gonna get a new puppy once Mike gets a new job but that'll be in a few months.

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