And believe me, Pearl Jam kicked out the jams like I couldn't have even imagined. It was a pretty magical show. Yes, it ended early. Yes, the crowd was huge. Yes, I had an amazing spot that I camped out in for about seven hours while patiently waiting for them to hit the stage. Yes, I missed several other acts that I wanted to see. Yes, it was worth every minute.
It's been busy since I got back from my triumphant return to the Crescent City. I only unpacked our suitcase last night, in fact. I had to get back to work on Tuesday, and spent the majority of my day saving a blind puppy's life. Long story, so I'll hit the high points. A co-worker of mine studded out his yellow lab and one of the pups has been deemed blind. Well, the pup's "grandmother" decided he would have no quality of life, and toted him to the veterinarian to have him euthanized. I got wind of this and took it upon myself to halt the lethal injection and get him set up with a suitable home. It took a while, I had to make lots of phone calls, send tons of e-mails, but it finally worked. I found a terrific home for him and I'll even have the opportunity to meet the little fellow tomorrow morning. What sweet relief! I was determined to find someone who could adequately care for this special needs dog, and that person showed themselves, right as his clock was about to strike midnight. I wept with emotional exhaustion and happiness when I received word that he would receive a forever home. It feels incredible to do what's right in this otherwise bleak and evil place in which we live.
When I got home from work yesterday evening, I held my baby dog Emma so tight, I think she began to think I was crazy. I wonder if she will ever know just how much her mommy loves her.
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i was wondering what the puppy story was about. saw the line about saving it on ye olde facebooke. that's very excellent and why you are so solid gold.
as for pj, seeing them do corduroy proves that i am right (like i was wrong) that vitalogy is indeed pj #1.
Ye olde Facebooke?? I almost fell out of my chair. That was the funniest thing I've heard all day. I also giggled to myself when you once again announced that Vitalogy is #1. When will you learn, Donny G.? Vitalogy is good, but it's no Riot Act!
Thanks for the props on the puppy. It was a collaborative effort, and a highly emotional one at that. He's an incredible little dude, and actually getting to meet his fluffy sweetness today was the best gift I've received in quite some time. I told him that he had his Aunt Jess worried sick! I'll have a photo this afternoon, so you can see just how awesome he really is.
Countin' it down to operaticness ...
I can relate to how emotional these things can be. Bravo for stepping up. I love you for that!
Thanks so much, Jess. It feels so good to do the right thing. He's an incredibly inspirational little guy, and I'm just so grateful to have met him.
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