Anyways, I’m very conscious of original authors, been burned a few times myself. Eh, hope I sent you some traffic!

I’m not sure those Roombas are a good idea with pets though. Heard a story about somebody who left the thing running and the dog had a bit of a sloppy accident—repeatedly. And of course the Roomba kept dragging itself over things and it got kind of….well…you know. Digusting.

Not my cat, Uppity. But I assumed you’d seen the video first at my place. Then I realized I may have been wrong to presume. I think a lot of folks are spreading that video around. (Or at least they ought to be.)

Those hard swivels look super-fun.

In any case, thanks for the hat-tip. (If, indeed, I earned it.)

Atrial fibrilation is an irregular heartbeat in the upper chambers of the heart. The most dangerous side effect is that it can lead to a stroke.

Be sure your family members are all familiar with the signs of stroke, and be sure they all know that if they even suspect one, time is of the essence to get her to the hospital (if it’s caught within the first hour there is a shot that can be given to minimize the damage).

It can usually be controlled with medication, and is generally only a threat if you are not aware of it. Be proactive in her care; ask questions, get multiple opinions, and don’t let it slide if the docs say something that doesn’t sound right. If they can explain it to your satisfaction, fine, but don’t accept that they know more than you do so they’re better equipped to make the right choices. Learn what you need to know and don’t be afraid to speak up! Her generation is not good at pushing back at doctors, so you may need to be her voice. You’ll never regret asking a question, but you may always regret remaining silent.

Warm thoughts and lots of prayers are coming at your from the blogosphere!

UW-MK Bill with a second job? ROFLOL. His second job is creating or getting into trouble. He has a mood nose. If it’s white he’s in good kitty mode, if it’s pink he’s looking for trouble. The pinker it is, the crazier he will be.

That vid is hilarious. I didn’t get here all night, I was distracted after my sis told me my Mother is in the hospital after an irregular heartbeat (arterial fibrillation she called it). Now I’m waiting for her to call me and tell me what is going on. She didn’t call me til the evening, and she’s my only source of info.