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I recently notice while brushing my hair, the the top is almost white 😁😁, but when looking at sides and front, it still has little brown color.

 Above is the first 4 attempts to show the white that is seen on the top of my head, Straight on it doesn't show.

I decided it was time to show you what my current self looks like after the past 16 months.

I tried a half dozen times and could not get one I liked.

The first, I decided to show you the real me, no smile, wrinkles obvious. the second, I looked like I was praying for the wrinkles to leave, 3rd  hunchback, 3rd one eye squinted other wide. 

I will do a week end update for a while, and if anything needs to be told will do that also.

UPDATE: Bob will not do his PT Exercise unless I do them with him. After 3 weeks of doing the balance exercises together every morning, my posture has straightened, my back stopped hurting, the ankles bend and the veins don't hurt, plus they don't swell like they did.  

Bob is able to walk with his legs much straighter, using his walker, his toes are curling under from the CIDP, and now they are 50 percent straighter. 

Rain came, we got 6 inches in one week, the grass is growing as fast as the weeds. 

I cut the grass this morning, with my phone in one pocket and bottle of Gatorade, in the other pocket. When completed I looked like I had been swimming in my clothes.

Hair plastered to the head.  

Most of you can relate to this update: It Is Hot HOT HOT! last night at 9 pm the feels like temp was 104.. We start each day with high humid 82 degrees, feels like 90, at 4 AM.. We had a wild windy thunderstorm last night with no rain. It felled limbs to be picked up in front and back yard and the lightning strikes were right on top of us causing me to flinch with every BANG.. that's it, love you and miss you All.

Me.. July 16, 2026

THE END
Beau is doing well, just took this while typing this post, he pretty much does this most of the time.

The Suspects 🐕🐕🐕

 

The fluorescent lights of the police precinct hummed, casting a sterile glow over Lineup Room B. Against the height chart stood three suspects, shifting uncomfortably on four legs each.

On the left was Jake, an off white, Labrador mix who looked like he was wearing mismatched winter earmuffs due to his black ears. In the middle stood Cooper, a snow-white lab mix, whose pitch-black ears hung down like heavy velvet drapes. On the right was Max, a Dalmatian mix whose chaotic scattering of black spots made him look like a walking inkblot test.

Behind the two-way mirror, Detective Higgins cleared his throat and adjusted his microphone. "Alright, Ms. Gable. Take your time. Look closely. Which one of these ruffians infiltrated your kitchen and systematically devoured an entire triple-chocolate fudge cake off the counter?"

Ms. Gable, a sharp-eyed woman in a knitted sweater, pressed her face against the glass.

The suspects tried to act naturally. 

"It’s hard to tell," Ms. Gable muttered into the microphone. "The thief was a blur of monochrome chaos. I just remember a striking contrast of black and white."

"Wait a minute," Ms. Gable said, squinting. "The culprit had a distinct marking on his head. Or was it his body?"

Detective Higgins pressed the button. "Officer Martinez, please have the suspects turn to the left."

Officer Martinez, holding three leashes, sighed and blew a dog whistle. The trio rotated. 

"Oh, it's no use!" Ms. Gable cried out. "They all look like a crossword puzzle came to life! How can I possibly choose?"

Just then, Detective Higgins noticed something on Max’s face, a slight smudge. and zoomed the security camera on Suspect Number One. 

Standard procedure dictated that all suspects be searched prior to entering the lineup, but the precinct was understaffed. Right there, clinging to the edge of Max’s white chin, was a single, undeniable smear of chocolate frosting. 

Sensing the sudden shift in the room's energy, Max looked directly at the two-way mirror. He gave a slow, deliberate blink, and then, with absolute confidence, reached out his pink tongue and licked the evidence clean off his face.

Detective Higgins said “Due to no visible evidence, all three of you are free to go.Officer Martinez, please escort the suspects to the doggy door in the jail and as the three passed through the swinging door, the last that was seen  of the three suspects, Cooper and Jake were busy sniffing Max’s face.

MadSnapper, co-author Gemini AI  This drawing was inspired by 

Ann from SnapEditScrap sketches, I do a copy cat inspired by hers.

She uses colored pencils, I paint in Procreate on my iPad. https://annssnapeditscrap.blogspot.com/

Why the ducks are gone

  I had a chat with AI on Google, asking why the sudden loss of all wildlife in the entire neighborhood since the 4th of July. Below is the answer and the chat I had with AI.

The sudden disappearance of wildlife in your Florida neighborhood is most likely due to the severe panic and disruption caused by the 4th of July fireworks. Explosions and bright flashes trigger a "fight or flight" response, causing birds, ducks, and mammals to flee, abandon their nests, or go into deep hiding for several days while recovering from the stress. [1, 2, 3]

Here is why they are likely laying low:

• Blind Panic & Hiding: The loud booms and vibrations make wildlife feel as though their habitat is under attack. Animals like rabbits, raccoons, and possums will bolt into unfamiliar territories and hunker down in dense brush, burrows, or attics until they feel safe again. [1, 2, 3]
• Nesting Abandonment: July is peak breeding and nesting season for many local Florida birds. The terror caused by fireworks can cause parent birds to temporarily or permanently abandon their nests, leaving them to forage for food elsewhere in quieter, less populated zones. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
• Disorientation: Flashing lights disorient both resident and migratory birds, causing them to fly miles away from their usual daily routes or hide out in heavily wooded areas. [1, 2]
• Extended Recovery Time: Unlike humans, animals do not understand that the holiday has ended. The residual smoke, debris, and disruption can keep them in a state of high alert, meaning they will only emerge at odd hours or stay completely out of sight. [1, 2, 3, 4]

To provide more insight into the local ecology around your area in Bradenton, FL, could you tell me:

• Are you seeing a lack of wildlife in a residential backyard, a wooded area, or near a waterway / pond?
• What specific types of wildlife do you normally see on a day-to-day basis?

My Answer to above question from Chat:

I am in Bradenton FL neighborhood, our back yard was full of at least 20 birds at a time, 2 mottled ducks had been there for 3 months, raccoons and possums at night and rabbits. in our yard and all the streets I walk my dog on, no wild life including squirrels

1. Extended Dispersal to Major Preserves

When intense, prolonged backyard fireworks or illegal mortar shells explode directly over residential streets, wildlife doesn't just hide—they enter a blind panic and flee for miles. Your local wildlife likely fled to major nearby natural sanctuaries like Robinson Preserve or Perico Preserve. Because these preserves provide safety, abundant food, and zero explosions, the animals (especially the mobile mottled ducks and birds) have no immediate reason to rush back to a suburban neighborhood that terrified them. [1]

2. The "Missing Safety Cues" Domino Effect

Wildlife relies heavily on environmental cues from other species to determine if an area is safe. Squirrels listen to bird calls, and birds watch squirrel behavior. When a neighborhood is completely cleared out, the total silence itself acts as a massive red flag to any animal thinking about returning. To a passing bird or squirrel, a completely quiet street signals that a predator or danger is still actively present, prolonging the vacancy. [1]

Hoping all these will share the news, the yard is safe. I filled all 4 water pans and the Duck Haven Pond and 4 oasis are ready..
we have lots and lots of weeds and seeds and dirt.