Pets, Photography

Sunday Kittyblogging

Shelly

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Polly jumped off the top of my work table last night and landed funny on her leg. She couldn’t walk on it for a couple of hours after the fall, but is putting weight on it now. I think it’s probably just a pulled muscle, but I’m keeping an eye on it. If it doesn’t keep improving quickly, I’ll take her to the vet tomorrow. In the meantime, her appetite is normal, and she’s mobile and playful, albeit not quite as active as usual.

At this point, I think letting her rest the leg is probably the best course of (in)action. Apparently napping on top of your sister is also helpful.

Ladybusiness, Letters to Esther

New Letters to Esther

Shelly

I did a ton of scanning and transcribing today. The one from Luella is quite long, and once again, she manages to work some prime patriarchy blaming into it. The later letters from Esther’s mother are full of concern, because Esther is apparently suffering from appendicitis. And, a new potential suitor! Mr. Reffe writes to Esther, to ask if he may correspond with her, and in doing so, mentions Esther’s old beau Richard. It’ll be interesting to see if that goes anywhere.

September 22, 1921 from Ruth, Mamma, and Warren
September 23, 1921 from Mamma
September 24, 1921 from Clark
September 26, 1921 from Clark
October 2, 1921 from Mamma
October 2, 1921 from Fred A. Reffe
October 3, 1921 from Clark
October 5, 1921 from Mamma
October 5, 1921 from Mamma
October 7, 1921 from Mamma
October 9, 1921 from Mamma
October 12, 1921 from Luella Glendening
October 14, 1921 from Clark
October 16, 1921 from Mamma