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My dog's sad story

My dog's toes happen to be the exact same size as acorns. This is extremely unfortunate for her because when an acorn top splits from the acorn bottom, the top provides a perfect dog toe cup.

Poor noname gets these things stuck to her toes all the time. And she can't figure out how to get them off, so she has to limp around until I notice and pop the offending acorn tops off her little toes.

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I was sad and crazy this morning but ben worked very hard to cheer me up. I have felt much better since then.

Progress has been made on my halloween costume. Not a lot of progress, but something. The body of the under-dress is done. I am adding the detail lace now. I hate sewing lace.

Once that is done, I need to start the over-dress. That will involve satin. Dooom.

I have one week to finish the entire dress if I am to stay on schedule. If I can do that, I will have all of october minus the weekends to make a scythe. I hope I can do it.