Monthly Archives: August 2011

My Average Day

Posted on August 28, 2011 by aspiebabe

This might be a boring post for you to read, unless you like reading about how strangers live their lives from day to day.  There are many aspects to training service dogs which I was completely unaware, and I am … Continue reading →

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Mitchy – My Service Cat?

Posted on August 27, 2011 by aspiebabe

Mitchy, my pet cat alerts me to my moods, illness and migraines. Just talking about how to log all this information in a formal way so it’s easy to read and also looks nice. Continue reading →

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Asperger’s and Me

Posted on August 26, 2011 by aspiebabe

Many people over the years since I’ve been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome have asked me how it affects me.  And I am automatically confused by this simple question and often unable to respond on the spot even though I have … Continue reading →

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First Levels with Widget

Posted on August 25, 2011 by aspiebabe

Well, today with Widget was quite fun, and taxing at the same time.  A lot of my experience has been with dogs who have already been trained, and know what to do.  Widget, is still under 6 months and is … Continue reading →

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Back on Track

Posted on August 25, 2011 by aspiebabe

Thank you all for being patient with me and my not posting as regularly as I had hoped and mentioned I would.  I had another meeting today.  Today was Service Dog Club.  I will not comment on what others have shared about … Continue reading →

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Frustrated Beyond Words

Posted on August 20, 2011 by aspiebabe

Decisions need to be made about what happens when I am sick and handling a service dog 24/7. Continue reading →

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No Longer Sick!!

Posted on August 8, 2011 by aspiebabe

It has been quite the interesting three weeks with being sick.  I had strep throat for 2 weeks without knowing, and then I went to see the doctor, and of course I was given antibiotics to help it, they did, … Continue reading →

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Some Musings

Posted on August 2, 2011 by aspiebabe

I am still sick, and the antibiotics are starting to take affect, but not nearly as quick as I’d like.  I did giggle to myself when I found out that my meds are called Sulfameth or Trimeth…  It then also … Continue reading →

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Sick as a Dog

Posted on August 1, 2011 by aspiebabe

I am so sorry that I have not posted anything in some time.  I have been sick, and due to the Asperger’s I only thought it was a cold.  It went away after I slept for a few days, but … Continue reading →

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