Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

Hey hey, RFK, how many kids did you kill today?

The desire to stay informed is directly at odds with the need to not be constantly enraged.

The arc of the moral universe does not bend itself. it is up to us to bend it.

“I was told there would be no fact checking.”

Jesus watching the most hateful people claiming to be his followers

Teach a man to fish, and he’ll sit in a boat all day drinking beer.

How stupid are these people?

I’m starting to think Jesus may have made a mistake saving people with no questions asked.

It’s all just conspiracy shit beamed down from the mothership.

Conservatism: there are people the law protects but does not bind and others who the law binds but does not protect.

I’ve spoken to my cat about this, but it doesn’t seem to do any good.

Tide comes in. Tide goes out. You can’t explain that.

Red lights blinking on democracy’s dashboard

We know you aren’t a Democrat but since you seem confused let me help you.

They think we are photo bombing their nice little lives.

When you’re in more danger from the IDF than from Russian shelling, that’s really bad.

They traffic in fear. it is their only currency. if we are fearful, they are winning.

I don’t recall signing up for living in a dystopian sci-fi novel.

The low info voters probably won’t even notice or remember by their next lap around the goldfish bowl.

This isn’t Democrats spending madly. This is government catching up.

In after Baud. Damn.

Never entrust democracy to any process that requires Republicans to act in good faith.

The republican ‘Pastor’ of the House is an odious authoritarian little creep.

“Alexa, change the president.”

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  4. 4.

    zhena gogolia

    I have no doubt that every nurse, doctor, and technician who comes in contact with Lily will fall in love instantly and will treat her with the greatest care. Poor baby, we are thinking of her with love.

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    Mingobat (f/k/a Karen in GA)

    Poor Lily! I’m glad she’s getting the best care from people who know how to treat a special little girl.

    Hang in there, John, and don’t panic or despair unless you’re told there’s a reason to. You might be just an hour or two away from an effective treatment plan, and Lily could be well on her way back to being her old self very soon.

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    pika

    Thank you for the updates and keeping us connected with you and Lily. Sending every good wish, and I love seeing the paw tuffets…

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    HeleninEire

    Good you have a sense of humor through all this. And she is absolutely beautiful. She will be fine. She will.

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    Emma

    Poor sweetie. Thanks for keeping us updated. I have so many online pet friends through this blog and I worry about all of them when they hurt.

  13. 13.

    DropDminus

    John,

    You are in good hands. I had my pup there last fall for an 11 pm Friday night emergency visit (turned out to just be a nasty bit of kennel cough) and the staff was fantastic.

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    White & Gold Purgatorian

    The current generation of veterinary specialist hospitals are amazing. We’ve used the one in Nashville and been very happy with the way they treated our patient. So glad you could take Lily to these folks. If she has to stay, can you leave her something that smells like home? Anything you are wearing would probably work, although you might not get it back.

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    Betty Cracker

    Wow, that does look like a posh place, and it is reassuring that the nurse treated sweet Lily with the love and care she deserves. Lily has that going for her, plus the hopes and positive thoughts of many crabby people on the internet. And you, of course.

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    The Moar You Know

    My wife gently teases me but it’s true: our dog is the son I’ll never have. And he adores me. Looks to me for everything. I come unglued when he gets diarrhea or an eye infection.

    As it turns out, it’s perfectly OK for agnostics and atheists to pray and I have been praying for Lily and for you, John, because I have a pretty good idea of what’s going on in your head and I figure you both could use the help.

    Get better, Lily. Your dad needs you.

  20. 20.

    Yutsano

    @The Moar You Know:

    As it turns out, it’s perfectly OK for agnostics and atheists to pray

    Prayer is your positive energy going out into the universe. How the universe reacts to that energy (and how you feel from the release) is the real special part.

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    Chat Noir

    Best wishes for Lily (and you, John). I’m so sorry she’s ill — I know the feeling of being worried when one of your fur babies has to go to the hospital.

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    trollhattan

    Poor girl. Dogs seem to react to hospital visits as though they did something wrong. Hard to explain “you’re not in trouble” to them.

    Best wishes to you both!

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    NotMax

    Can’t make out the wording on it, curious what the sign next to what appears to be a candle says.

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    Mj_Oregon

    Thinking of you both today and wishing for the best outcome possible for the lovely Lily.

  32. 32.

    Soprano2

    Ah Cole, in that pic I can see that she feels unwell. I do hope they can help her. You and she are in my thoughts. It’s such a helpless feeling to have a sick animal.

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    donnah

    Bless her heart, lying there like a sweetie pie. Here’s hopes for a quick diagnosis, simple treatment, and full recovery.

    Hang in there!

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    Mary G

    Those pictures made me cry. I spent most of my first four years at UCLA’s hospital, so I hate them. So glad to hear that the nurse was kind and gentle. Waiting is terrible, but she is in the best hands.

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    Currants

    Oh, sweet Lily! And it’s not a small thing that the nurse handled her gently, John. Small things are everything. Sending you both my best energy.

  37. 37.

    la caterina (Mrs. Johannes)

    @NotMax: Most likely the sign says something to the effect that when the candle is lit it means someone in the facility is saying goodbye to a dear pet. There’s something similar at our upstate vet in Albany.

  39. 39.

    JamesKPolkEsq

    Biomedical Researcher Here:

    I did a bit of research into the condition and underlying mechanism, with good news to report.

    Transfusion should make an immediate impact on Lily for the better.

    Immunosuppressive drugs (prednisone) are typically a very effective treatment regimen against Thrombocytopenia, especially in older doggies.

    Keep breathing!

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    Elizabelle

    Thank you for the picture. Lily looks kind of resigned. She will be so much happier in the car, when she recognizes home.

    I hope the hospital can work its magic on Ms. Lily.

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    hitchhiker

    Kindness from hospital/vet personnel is unbelievably important; I’m so glad to hear that Lily’s in good & gentle hands. We’re with you both!

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    Planetpundit

    Best wishes for Lily; we all thought you’re tweets WERE barking….maybe just growls

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    Chris

    Aaahhhh, sweet, sweet Lily. She must’ve been so happy to see you this morning John. You can tell she doesn’t feel good. Thank you for keeping us posted…thinking about you guys.

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    Damned at Random

    Poor sweet things (Lily and her Master). Best wishes for a good outcome. I remember the Lily adoption posts. She lucked out then, she should keep her lucky streak going

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    vickie feminist

    John, you and Lily are in our thoughts and agnostic prayers. She’s so sweet she has made all of us nicer people. Take care of you; it’s not easy to be the caring parent when the pup is so sick.
    We’re with you!

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    Mnemosyne

    Aww, she looks so patient. We are all hoping for the best, and Dr. Google says that the odds are in her favor.

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    MoxieM

    Such a sweet doggle. It’s so hard when they look like they feel blue and unwell. She’s very lucky to have you as her human, and from comments (hopeful!) it sounds like we can hope she’ll be feeling better soon.

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    beabea

    Thinking of Lily and you, and wishing you both the best. Looks like you’re in the right place.

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    thalarctosMaritimus

    Get better soon, Lily! You’re in the best hands there, and all of us of are thinking of you both.

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    Riley's Enabler

    Reading and hoping and checking back often. Sending all good thoughts and hopes for Miss Lily. She certainly is a very good girl.
    Riley sends her love as well.

  58. 58.

    Ann Marie

    Tell Lily we are all thinking of her, and you. My cats, Louie and Hugh, send their best wishes too and in her honor have temporarily suspended their prejudice against canines.

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    CaseyL

    Looks a lot like the emergency clinic near me. I guess they all have similar designs.

    It’s good when the medical staff show they understand how important the critter: that bodes well for the examination.

    Fingers crossed for good news!

  60. 60.

    WaterGirl

    Lily looks like such a big dog in the photo! But I know she’s still our tiny, petite girl. I love you, sweet girl.

  61. 61.

    MomSense

    Thank you for the update. You and Lily are in my thoughts today. Sending healing and support to you both.

  62. 62.

    Trinity

    Thinking of you and Lily, John. You are kind to share these updates. Sending you much strength at this time.

  63. 63.

    Gex

    So much love to you two during this ordeal. Hoping everything falls the best way possible as you deal with all this.

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    Miss Bianca

    Missed the original announcement in real time, but pulling for you and Lily over here in CO!

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    Scamp Dog

    Yep, those advanced veterinary hospitals are impressive places. Biscuit got her last care at one, and the staff were great: good to her and good to me. Hope all works out well for your sweet girl! We all love her and the stories you tell about her.

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    Paul W.

    Pet care is stressful for so many reasons, they trust us and we want the best from them but we only know so much about what is going on because generally they are good at hiding things while most humans I meet seem to be hypochondriacs.

    I hope Lily is as good as new when you get her back John!

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