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Hub had to have emergent retinal detachment surgery last week. He's not a happy camper. He's had one post-op appointment and has a follow-up appointment next week. We're trying to remain optimistic that it won't severely affect his job and he has some vision left in that eye. He's going a little stir-crazy since he can't drive. I have to work, so I'm not able to drive him around except to his appointments. If the weather is okay this Saturday, maybe I'll drive him to Chik-fil-A. He's having withdrawals.

Our dog needs a cyst removed from each eye, and her surgery is scheduled for January. 

Otherwise, things have been quiet. I've had a pleasant Yuletide so far. I do small offerings of water and incense each day to Heathen deities, ancestors, land wights, etc.  

I hope the new year finds you all well and refreshed.

I hope all who celebrate have a Merry Christmas.

I'm continuing with daily brief blots for Yule.

I've usually done apple pie as a holiday dessert over the years, but this year I'm doing pumpkin pie, which I'll start in a bit. I've been wearing only a sweatshirt or my light winter coat to take the dog out, so I don't see any signs of a white Christmas.

The orientation for the new contract seems to be going good. I'm learning their platform and way of doing things. I plan on making soap sometime next week. Some for the shop and some for me. I'm curious about shampoo bars, so that'll be the batch for me. I recently made some lotions bars and lip balm. They turned out good.

The vet gave me some estimates for meds she wants the dog on. Yikes! Even with getting some reimbursed, I can't afford the monthly shot. There are two others that are doable though, so that's what we're going to get for her.