I gave myself the day off today; it being trash day, my goal is to get the trash can (dustbin to you across the pond) filled with yard trash, especially theweeds with those big heads of seeds.

You can actually walk across my living room now without having to walk around stuff.

I have this persistent shoulder problem which makes it difficult to do any sustained practice. I've tried everything: PT, arnica, acupuncture, (no more cortisone shots because of my diabetes), you name it.

This is my biggest hangup these days. Yardwork does not help.

I've been feeding a stray cat, trying to get her tamed down enough to get her fixed. a month ago she had three kittens trailing along after her; they have disappeared. I am trying to prevent a feral cat problem (as well as being a humanitarian). My ex-tomcat Scamp is not real pleased, even though they look very much alike and I am convinced they are related. Any thoughts on stray cats?