Um texto, em português, da Wikipédia:

Hibiscus

Hibiscus L. é um gênero botânico, com cerca de 300 espécies, inserido na família das Malvaceae, com flores e folhas exuberantes. Devido à nova taxonomia pela filogenética (Angiosperm Phylogeny Group), muitas espécies que pertenciam a esse gênero estão migrando para outros gêneros. Por exemplo: Hibiscus esculentus L., a planta do quiabo, agora é Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench. O cultivo dos exemplares do gênero, tanto ornamental como econômico, está disseminado nas regiões subtropicais e tropicais, cuidando para não sofrerem com geadas e temperaturas baixas constantes.

Etimologia:

Hibiscus significa Ísis (deusa egípcia), em grego.

Sinonímia:

Bombycidendron Zoll. & Moritzi

Bombycodendron Hassk.

Brockmania W. Fitzg.

Fioria Mattei

Espécies:

Hibiscus acetosella

Hibiscus x archeri (híbrido)

Hibiscus arnottianus

Hibiscus bifurcatus

Hibiscus brackenridgei

Hibiscus calyphyllus

Hibiscus cameronii

Hibiscus cannabinus

Hibiscus chitra

Hibiscus cisplatinus

Hibiscus clayi

Hibiscus coccineus

Hibiscus denisonii

Hibiscus diversifolius

Hibiscus elatus

Hibiscus furcellatus

Hibiscus fuscus

Hibiscus grandiflorus

Hibiscus hastatus

Hibiscus heterophyllus

Hibiscus indicus

Hibiscus kokio

Hibiscus lasiocarpos

Hibiscus lavaterioides

Hibiscus lobatus

Hibiscus ludwigii

Hibiscus macrophyllus

Hibiscus mastersianus

Hibiscus militaris

Hibiscus moscheutos

Hibiscus mutabilis (malva-rosa)

Hibiscus paramutabilis

Hibiscus pedunculatus

Hibiscus pernambucensis (guanxuma-do-mangue)

Hibiscus platanifolius

Hibiscus radiatus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (hibisco)

Hibiscus sabdariffa (vinagreira)

Hibiscus schizopetalus (hibisco-crespo)

Hibiscus scottii

Hibiscus sinosyriacus

Hibiscus splendens

Hibiscus syriacus (hibisco-da-síria)

Hibiscus tiliaceus (algodoeiro-da-praia)

Hibiscus trionum (flor-de-todas-as-horas)

Hibiscus waimeae

Hibiscus dioscorides

Hibiscus diriffan

Hibiscus escobariae

Hibiscus noli-tangere

Hibiscus quattenensis

Hibiscus socotranus

Hibiscus stenanthus

Portugal:

Em Portugal este género está representado por 2 espécies, presentes em Portugal Continental, a primeira nativa, a segunda introduzida:1

Hibiscus palustris L.

Hibiscus trionum L.

Classificação do gênero:

Sistema Classificação Referência

Linné Classe Monadelphia, ordem Polyandria Species plantarum (1753)

Papuodendron C. T. White

Pariti Adans.

Talipariti Fryxell

Wilhelminia Hochr.

A text, in english, from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

Hibiscus

For other uses, see Hibiscus (disambiguation).

Hibiscus

Hibiscus flower TZ.jpg

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Scientific classification

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Angiosperms

Class: Eudicots

Order: Malvales

Family: Malvaceae

Subfamily: Malvoideae

Tribe: Hibisceae

Genus: Hibiscus

L.

Species

232 species

Synonyms

Bombycidendron Zoll. & Moritzi

Bombycodendron Hassk.

Brockmania W.Fitzg.

Pariti Adans.

Wilhelminia Hochr.

Hibiscus (/hɨˈbɪskəs/ or /haɪˈbɪskəs/) is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is quite large, containing several hundred species that are native to warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are often noted for their showy flowers and are commonly known simply as hibiscus, or less widely known as rose mallow. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, as well as woody shrubs and small trees. The generic name is derived from the Greek word ἱβίσκος (hibískos), which was the name Pedanius Dioscorides (ca. 40–90) gave to Althaea officinalis.

Description:

The leaves are alternate, ovate to lanceolate, often with a toothed or lobed margin. The flowers are large, conspicuous, trumpet-shaped, with five or more petals, color from white to pink, red, orange, purple or yellow, and from 4–18 cm broad. Flower color in certain species, such as H. mutabilis and H. tiliaceus, changes with age.[5] The fruit is a dry five-lobed capsule, containing several seeds in each lobe, which are released when the capsule dehisces (splits open) at maturity. It is of red and white colours. It is an example of complete flowers.

Uses:

Symbolism and culture

Hibiscus species represent nations: Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower of South Korea, and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia. The hibiscus is the national flower of Haiti. The red hibiscus is the flower of the Hindu goddess Kali, and appears frequently in depictions of her in the art of Bengal, India, often with the goddess and the flower merging in form. The hibiscus is used as an offering to goddess Kali and Lord Ganesha in Hindu worship.

In the Philippines, the gumamela (local name for hibiscus) is used by children as part of a bubble-making pastime. The flowers and leaves are crushed until the sticky juices come out. Hollow papaya stalks are then dipped into this and used as straws for blowing bubbles.

The hibiscus flower is traditionally worn by Tahitian and Hawaiian girls. If the flower is worn behind the left ear, the woman is married or in a relationship. If the flower is worn on the right, she is single or openly available for a relationship. The hibiscus is Hawaii's state flower.

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie named her first novel Purple Hibiscus after the delicate flower.

The bark of the hibiscus contains strong bast fibres that can be obtained by letting the stripped bark set in the sea to let the organic material rot away.

Landscaping

Many species are grown for their showy flowers or used as landscape shrubs, and are used to attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Paper

One species of Hibiscus, known as kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus), is extensively used in paper-making.

Beverage

Main article: Hibiscus tea

The tea made of hibiscus flowers is known by many names in many countries around the world and is served both hot and cold. The beverage is well known for its color, tanginess and flavor.

It is known as bissap in West Africa, agua de jamaica in Mexico and Honduras (the flower being flor de jamaica) and gudhal (गुड़हल) in India. Some refer to it as roselle, a common name for the hibiscus flower. In Jamaica, Trinidad and many other islands in the Caribbean, the drink is known as sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa; not to be confused with Rumex acetosa, a species sharing the common name sorrel). In Ghana, the drink is known as soobolo in one of the local languages.

Roselle is typically boiled in an enamel-coated large stock pot as most West Indians believe the metal from aluminum, steel or copper pots will destroy the natural minerals and vitamins.[citation needed]

In Cambodia, a cold beverage can be prepared by first steeping the petals in hot water until the colors are leached from the petals, then adding lime juice (which turns the beverage from dark brown/red to a bright red), sweeteners (sugar/honey) and finally cold water/ice cubes.

In Egypt,[citation needed] Sudan and the Arab world, hibiscus tea is known as karkadé (كركديه), and is served as both a hot and a cold drink.

Food

Dried hibiscus is edible, and it is often a delicacy in Mexico. It can also be candied and used as a garnish.

The roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is used as a vegetable. The species Hibiscus suratensis Linn synonymous to Hibiscus aculeatus G. Don is noted in Visayas Philippines being a souring ingredient for almost all local vegetables and menus. Known as Labog in the Visayan area, (or Labuag/Sapinit in Tagalog), the species is a very good ingredient in cooking native chicken soup. Certain species of hibiscus are also beginning to be used more widely as a natural source of food coloring (E163),[citation needed] and replacement of Red #3 / E127.

Hibiscus species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidopteran species, including Chionodes hibiscella, Hypercompe hambletoni, the nutmeg moth, and the turnip moth.

Health benefits

The tea is popular as a natural diuretic; it contains vitamin C and minerals, and is used traditionally as a mild medicine.

A 2008 USDA study shows consuming hibiscus tea lowers blood pressure in a group of prehypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults. Three cups of tea daily resulted in an average drop of 8.1 mmHg in their systolic blood pressure, compared to a 1.3 mmHg drop in the volunteers who drank the placebo beverage. Study participants with higher blood pressure readings (129 or above) had a greater response to hibiscus tea: their systolic blood pressure went down by 13.2 mmHg. These data support the idea that drinking hibiscus tea in an amount readily incorporated into the diet may play a role in controlling blood pressure, although more research is required.

Studies have demonstrated the anti-hypertensive effects of H. sabdariffa in both humans and animals. It has been proposed that the antihypertensive effects of H. sabdariffa is due to its angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibiting activity. In a randomized, controlled clinical trial involving 39 patients with mild to moderate hypertension, Captopril was compared to an extract of H. sabdariffa for antihypertensive effects. Subjects taking an extract of H.sabdariffa, consumed daily before breakfast for four weeks, found reduction in blood pressure similar to Captopril. Another randomized, placebo clinical trial involving 54 study participants with moderate hypertension demonstrated a reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. However upon discontinuation of treatment, both systolic and diastolic blood pressures were subsequently elevated.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis has a number of medical uses in Chinese herbology. Lokapure s.g.et al. their research indicates some potential in cosmetic skin care; for example, an extract from the flowers of Hibiscus rosa- sinensis has been shown to function as an anti-solar agent by absorbing ultraviolet radiation.

In the Indian traditional system of medicine, Ayurveda, hibiscus, especially white hibiscus and red hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), is considered to have medicinal properties. The roots are used to make various concoctions believed to cure ailments such as cough, hair loss or hair greying. As a hair treatment, the flowers are boiled in oil along with other spices to make a medicated hair oil. The leaves and flowers are ground into a fine paste with a little water, and the resulting lathery paste is used as a shampoo plus conditioner.

Hibiscus tea also contains bioflavonoids, which are believed to help prevent an increase in LDL cholesterol, which can increase the buildup of plaque in the arteries.

A previous animal study demonstrated the effects of H.sabdariffa extract on atherosclerosis in rabbits. Notably, a reduction in triglyceride, cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein was observed in rabbits consuming a high cholesterol diet (HCD) in addition to H.sabdariffa extract compared to rabbits only fed HCD, suggesting a beneficial effect.[16] Furthermore, the H. sabdariffa seed is abundant in phytosterol and tocopherol, plant forms of cholesterol that have antioxidant and LDL cholesterol lowering effects.

Precautions and Contraindications:

Pregnancy and Lactation

While the mechanism is not well understood, previous animal studies have demonstrated both an inhibitory effect of H. sabdariffa on muscle tone and the anti-fertility effects of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, respectively. The extract of H. sabdariffa has been shown to stimulate contraction of the rat bladder and uterus; the H.rosa-sinensis extract has exhibited contraceptive effects in the form of estrogen activity in rats. These findings have not been observed in humans. The Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is also thought to have emmenagogue effects which can stimulate menstruation and, in some women, cause an abortion. Due to the documented adverse effects in animal studies and the reported pharmacological properties, the H. sabdariffa and H.rosa-sinensis are not recommended for use during pregnancy. Additionally, they are not recommended while breastfeeding due to the lack of reliable information on its safety and use.

Contraindications

No contraindications have been identified.

Adverse Effects

Drug Interactions

It is postulated that H. sabdariffa interacts with diclofenac, chloroquine and acetaminophen by altering the pharmacokinetics. In healthy human volunteers, the H. sabdariffa extract was found to reduce the excretion of diclofenac upon co-administration. Additionally, co-administration of Karkade (H. sabdariffa), a common Sudanese beverage, was found to reduce chloroquine bioavailability. However, no statistically significant changes were observed in the pharmacokinetics of acetaminophen when administered with the Zobo (H.sabdariffa) drink. Further studies are needed to demonstrate clinical significance.

Species:

In temperate zones, probably the most commonly grown ornamental species is Hibiscus syriacus, the common garden hibiscus, also known in some areas as the "Rose of Althea" or "Rose of Sharon" (but not to be confused with the unrelated Hypericum calycinum, also called "Rose of Sharon"). In tropical and subtropical areas, the Chinese hibiscus (H. rosa-sinensis), with its many showy hybrids, is the most popular hibiscus.

Several hundred species are known, including:

Hibiscis acapulcensis

Hibiscus acetosella Welw. ex Hiern.—False Roselle

Hibiscus acicularis

Hibiscus aculeatus—Comfortroot

Hibiscus altissimus

Hibiscus andongensis

Hibiscus angolensis

Hibiscus aponeurus[26]

Hibiscus archeri—Archer's Hibiscus

Hibiscus aridicola

Hibiscus arnottianus A.Gray—Kokiʻo ʻula (Hawaii)

Hibiscus asper—Bush Roselle

Hibiscus austroyunnanensis

Hibiscus barbosae

Hibiscus benguellensis

Hibiscus berberidifolius

Hibiscus bernieri

Hibiscus bifurcatus—Fork-bracted Rosemallow

Hibiscus biseptus—Arizona Rosemallow

Hibiscus bojerianus

Hibiscus boryanus—Foulsapate Marron

Hibiscus brackenridgei A.Gray—Hawaiian hibiscus Maʻo hau hele

Hibiscus burtt-davyi

Hibiscus caerulescens

Hibiscus caesius—Dark-eyed Hibiscus (South Africa)

Hibiscus calyphyllus—Lemonyellow Rosemallow (Tropical Africa)

Hibiscus cameronii—Cameron's Hibiscus, Pink Hibiscus

Hibiscus cannabinus L.—Kenaf

Hibiscus castroi

Hibiscus cisplatinus—Rosa Del Rio

Hibiscus citrinus-

Hibiscus clayi O.Deg. & I.Deg.—Hawaiian red hibiscus (Hawaii)

Hibiscus clypeatus—Congo Mahoe

Hibiscus coccineus (Medik.) Walter—Scarlet Rosemallow

Hibiscus colimensis

Hibiscus columnaris—Mahot Rempart

Hibiscus comoensis

Hibiscus congestiflorus

Hibiscus costatus

Hibiscus coulteri—Desert Rosemallow

Hibiscus cuanzensis

Hibiscus dasycalyx—Neches River Rosemallow

Hibiscus denudatus Benth.—Pale Face (Southwestern United States, Northwestern Mexico)

Hibiscus dimidiatus

Hibiscus dioscorides A.G.Mill. (es/pt) (Yemen)

Hibiscus diplocrater

Hibiscus diriffan A.G.Mill. (Yemen)

Hibiscus diversifolius—Swamp Hibiscus

Hibiscus dongolensis

Hibiscus donianus

Hibiscus elatus—Mahoe

Hibiscus elegans

Hibiscus engleri—Wild Hibiscus

Hibiscus escobariae

Hibiscus excellii

Hibiscus ferrugineus

Hibiscus ficalhoanus

Hibiscus flavoroseus

Hibiscus fragilis DC.—Mandrinette (Mascarene Islands)

Hibiscus fragrans

Hibiscus fritzscheae

Hibiscus furcellatus Desr.—Lindenleaf rosemallow (Caribbean, Florida, Central America, South America, Hawaii)

Hibiscus fugosioides

Hibiscus furcellatus—Salad Hibiscus

Hibiscus fuscus

Hibiscus genevii Bojer (Mauritius)

Hibiscus gilletii

Hibiscus gossweileri

Hibiscus grandidieri

Hibiscus grandiflorus Michx.—Swamp rosemallow (Southeastern United States)

Hibiscus grandistipulatus

Hibiscus grewiifolius

Hibiscus hamabo

Hibiscus hastatus

Hibiscus heterophyllus—Native rosella

Hibiscus hirtus—Lesser Mallow

Hibiscus hispidissimus

Hibiscus huellensis

Hibiscus hybridus

Hibiscus indicus

Hibiscus insularis Endl.—Phillip Island hibiscus (Phillip Island)

Hibiscus integrifolius

Hibiscus jaliscensis

Hibiscus kochii

Hibiscus kokio—Red Rosemallow

Hibiscus labordei

Hibiscus laevis All. (=H. militaris)—Halberd-leaved rosemallow (central and eastern North America)

Hibiscus lasiocarpos—Woolly Rosemallow

Hibiscus lasiococcus

Hibiscus lavaterioides

Hibiscus laxiflorus

Hibiscus leptocladus ([Northwest Australia])

Hibiscus leviseminus

Hibiscus lilacinus—Lilac Hibiscus

Hibiscus liliiflorus—Rodrigues Tree Hibiscus

Hibiscus longifolius

Hibiscus longisepalus

Hibiscus ludwigii

Hibiscus lunariifolius

Hibiscus macrogonus

Hibiscus macrophyllus—Largeleaf Rosemallow

Hibiscus macropodus

Hibiscus makinoi—Okinawan Hibiscus

Hibiscus malacophyllus Balf.f. (Yemen)

Hibiscus malacospermus

Hibiscus martianus—Heartleaf Rosemallow

Hibiscus moscheutos Welw. ex Hiern.—Crimsoneyed Rosemallow (Central and Eastern North America)

Hibiscus mutabilis L.—Cotton Rosemallow, Confederate Rose (East Asia)

Hibiscus paramutabilis

Hibiscus pedunculatus

Hibiscus pernambucensis—Seaside Mahoe

Hibiscus phoeniceus—Brazilian Rosemallow

Hibiscus platanifolius

Hibiscus quattenensis

Hibiscus poeppigii—Poeppig's Rosemallow

Hibiscus radiatus—Monarch Rosemallow

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.—Chinese hibiscus (East Asia)

Hibiscus sabdariffa L.—Roselle, Omutete, or Sorrel

Hibiscus schizopetalus—Fringed Rosemallow

Hibiscus scottii

Hibiscus socotranus

Hibiscus sinosyriacus

Hibiscus splendens

Hibiscus stenanthus Balf.f. (Yemen)

Hibiscus striatus—Striped Rosemallow

Hibiscus syriacus L. (Type species)—Rose of Sharon (Asia)

Hibiscus tiliaceus L.—Sea hibiscus (Australia, Southeast Asia, Oceania)

Hibiscus trilobus—Threelobe Rosemallow

Hibiscus trionum L.—Flower-of-an-Hour

Hibiscus vitifolius—Tropical Rose Mallow

Hibiscus waimeae A.Heller—Kokiʻo keʻokeʻo (Hawaii)

Um texto, em português, da Wikipédia:

Hibiscus

Hibiscus L. é um gênero botânico, com cerca de 300 espécies, inserido na família das Malvaceae, com flores e folhas exuberantes. Devido à nova taxonomia pela filogenética (Angiosperm Phylogeny Group), muitas espécies que pertenciam a esse gênero estão migrando para outros gêneros. Por exemplo: Hibiscus esculentus L., a planta do quiabo, agora é Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench. O cultivo dos exemplares do gênero, tanto ornamental como econômico, está disseminado nas regiões subtropicais e tropicais, cuidando para não sofrerem com geadas e temperaturas baixas constantes.

Etimologia:

Hibiscus significa Ísis (deusa egípcia), em grego.

Sinonímia:

Bombycidendron Zoll. & Moritzi

Bombycodendron Hassk.

Brockmania W. Fitzg.

Fioria Mattei

Espécies:

Hibiscus acetosella

Hibiscus x archeri (híbrido)

Hibiscus arnottianus

Hibiscus bifurcatus

Hibiscus brackenridgei

Hibiscus calyphyllus

Hibiscus cameronii

Hibiscus cannabinus

Hibiscus chitra

Hibiscus cisplatinus

Hibiscus clayi

Hibiscus coccineus

Hibiscus denisonii

Hibiscus diversifolius

Hibiscus elatus

Hibiscus furcellatus

Hibiscus fuscus

Hibiscus grandiflorus

Hibiscus hastatus

Hibiscus heterophyllus

Hibiscus indicus

Hibiscus kokio

Hibiscus lasiocarpos

Hibiscus lavaterioides

Hibiscus lobatus

Hibiscus ludwigii

Hibiscus macrophyllus

Hibiscus mastersianus

Hibiscus militaris

Hibiscus moscheutos

Hibiscus mutabilis (malva-rosa)

Hibiscus paramutabilis

Hibiscus pedunculatus

Hibiscus pernambucensis (guanxuma-do-mangue)

Hibiscus platanifolius

Hibiscus radiatus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (hibisco)

Hibiscus sabdariffa (vinagreira)

Hibiscus schizopetalus (hibisco-crespo)

Hibiscus scottii

Hibiscus sinosyriacus

Hibiscus splendens

Hibiscus syriacus (hibisco-da-síria)

Hibiscus tiliaceus (algodoeiro-da-praia)

Hibiscus trionum (flor-de-todas-as-horas)

Hibiscus waimeae

Hibiscus dioscorides

Hibiscus diriffan

Hibiscus escobariae

Hibiscus noli-tangere

Hibiscus quattenensis

Hibiscus socotranus

Hibiscus stenanthus

Portugal:

Em Portugal este género está representado por 2 espécies, presentes em Portugal Continental, a primeira nativa, a segunda introduzida:1

Hibiscus palustris L.

Hibiscus trionum L.

Classificação do gênero:

Sistema Classificação Referência

Linné Classe Monadelphia, ordem Polyandria Species plantarum (1753)

Papuodendron C. T. White

Pariti Adans.

Talipariti Fryxell

Wilhelminia Hochr.

A text, in english, from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

Hibiscus

For other uses, see Hibiscus (disambiguation).

Hibiscus

Hibiscus flower TZ.jpg

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Scientific classification

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Angiosperms

Class: Eudicots

Order: Malvales

Family: Malvaceae

Subfamily: Malvoideae

Tribe: Hibisceae

Genus: Hibiscus

L.

Species

232 species

Synonyms

Bombycidendron Zoll. & Moritzi

Bombycodendron Hassk.

Brockmania W.Fitzg.

Pariti Adans.

Wilhelminia Hochr.

Hibiscus (/hɨˈbɪskəs/ or /haɪˈbɪskəs/) is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is quite large, containing several hundred species that are native to warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are often noted for their showy flowers and are commonly known simply as hibiscus, or less widely known as rose mallow. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, as well as woody shrubs and small trees. The generic name is derived from the Greek word ἱβίσκος (hibískos), which was the name Pedanius Dioscorides (ca. 40–90) gave to Althaea officinalis.

Description:

The leaves are alternate, ovate to lanceolate, often with a toothed or lobed margin. The flowers are large, conspicuous, trumpet-shaped, with five or more petals, color from white to pink, red, orange, purple or yellow, and from 4–18 cm broad. Flower color in certain species, such as H. mutabilis and H. tiliaceus, changes with age.[5] The fruit is a dry five-lobed capsule, containing several seeds in each lobe, which are released when the capsule dehisces (splits open) at maturity. It is of red and white colours. It is an example of complete flowers.

Uses:

Symbolism and culture

Hibiscus species represent nations: Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower of South Korea, and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia. The hibiscus is the national flower of Haiti. The red hibiscus is the flower of the Hindu goddess Kali, and appears frequently in depictions of her in the art of Bengal, India, often with the goddess and the flower merging in form. The hibiscus is used as an offering to goddess Kali and Lord Ganesha in Hindu worship.

In the Philippines, the gumamela (local name for hibiscus) is used by children as part of a bubble-making pastime. The flowers and leaves are crushed until the sticky juices come out. Hollow papaya stalks are then dipped into this and used as straws for blowing bubbles.

The hibiscus flower is traditionally worn by Tahitian and Hawaiian girls. If the flower is worn behind the left ear, the woman is married or in a relationship. If the flower is worn on the right, she is single or openly available for a relationship. The hibiscus is Hawaii's state flower.

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie named her first novel Purple Hibiscus after the delicate flower.

The bark of the hibiscus contains strong bast fibres that can be obtained by letting the stripped bark set in the sea to let the organic material rot away.

Landscaping

Many species are grown for their showy flowers or used as landscape shrubs, and are used to attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Paper

One species of Hibiscus, known as kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus), is extensively used in paper-making.

Beverage

Main article: Hibiscus tea

The tea made of hibiscus flowers is known by many names in many countries around the world and is served both hot and cold. The beverage is well known for its color, tanginess and flavor.

It is known as bissap in West Africa, agua de jamaica in Mexico and Honduras (the flower being flor de jamaica) and gudhal (गुड़हल) in India. Some refer to it as roselle, a common name for the hibiscus flower. In Jamaica, Trinidad and many other islands in the Caribbean, the drink is known as sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa; not to be confused with Rumex acetosa, a species sharing the common name sorrel). In Ghana, the drink is known as soobolo in one of the local languages.

Roselle is typically boiled in an enamel-coated large stock pot as most West Indians believe the metal from aluminum, steel or copper pots will destroy the natural minerals and vitamins.[citation needed]

In Cambodia, a cold beverage can be prepared by first steeping the petals in hot water until the colors are leached from the petals, then adding lime juice (which turns the beverage from dark brown/red to a bright red), sweeteners (sugar/honey) and finally cold water/ice cubes.

In Egypt,[citation needed] Sudan and the Arab world, hibiscus tea is known as karkadé (كركديه), and is served as both a hot and a cold drink.

Food

Dried hibiscus is edible, and it is often a delicacy in Mexico. It can also be candied and used as a garnish.

The roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is used as a vegetable. The species Hibiscus suratensis Linn synonymous to Hibiscus aculeatus G. Don is noted in Visayas Philippines being a souring ingredient for almost all local vegetables and menus. Known as Labog in the Visayan area, (or Labuag/Sapinit in Tagalog), the species is a very good ingredient in cooking native chicken soup. Certain species of hibiscus are also beginning to be used more widely as a natural source of food coloring (E163),[citation needed] and replacement of Red #3 / E127.

Hibiscus species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidopteran species, including Chionodes hibiscella, Hypercompe hambletoni, the nutmeg moth, and the turnip moth.

Health benefits

The tea is popular as a natural diuretic; it contains vitamin C and minerals, and is used traditionally as a mild medicine.

A 2008 USDA study shows consuming hibiscus tea lowers blood pressure in a group of prehypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults. Three cups of tea daily resulted in an average drop of 8.1 mmHg in their systolic blood pressure, compared to a 1.3 mmHg drop in the volunteers who drank the placebo beverage. Study participants with higher blood pressure readings (129 or above) had a greater response to hibiscus tea: their systolic blood pressure went down by 13.2 mmHg. These data support the idea that drinking hibiscus tea in an amount readily incorporated into the diet may play a role in controlling blood pressure, although more research is required.

Studies have demonstrated the anti-hypertensive effects of H. sabdariffa in both humans and animals. It has been proposed that the antihypertensive effects of H. sabdariffa is due to its angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibiting activity. In a randomized, controlled clinical trial involving 39 patients with mild to moderate hypertension, Captopril was compared to an extract of H. sabdariffa for antihypertensive effects. Subjects taking an extract of H.sabdariffa, consumed daily before breakfast for four weeks, found reduction in blood pressure similar to Captopril. Another randomized, placebo clinical trial involving 54 study participants with moderate hypertension demonstrated a reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. However upon discontinuation of treatment, both systolic and diastolic blood pressures were subsequently elevated.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis has a number of medical uses in Chinese herbology. Lokapure s.g.et al. their research indicates some potential in cosmetic skin care; for example, an extract from the flowers of Hibiscus rosa- sinensis has been shown to function as an anti-solar agent by absorbing ultraviolet radiation.

In the Indian traditional system of medicine, Ayurveda, hibiscus, especially white hibiscus and red hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), is considered to have medicinal properties. The roots are used to make various concoctions believed to cure ailments such as cough, hair loss or hair greying. As a hair treatment, the flowers are boiled in oil along with other spices to make a medicated hair oil. The leaves and flowers are ground into a fine paste with a little water, and the resulting lathery paste is used as a shampoo plus conditioner.

Hibiscus tea also contains bioflavonoids, which are believed to help prevent an increase in LDL cholesterol, which can increase the buildup of plaque in the arteries.

A previous animal study demonstrated the effects of H.sabdariffa extract on atherosclerosis in rabbits. Notably, a reduction in triglyceride, cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein was observed in rabbits consuming a high cholesterol diet (HCD) in addition to H.sabdariffa extract compared to rabbits only fed HCD, suggesting a beneficial effect.[16] Furthermore, the H. sabdariffa seed is abundant in phytosterol and tocopherol, plant forms of cholesterol that have antioxidant and LDL cholesterol lowering effects.

Precautions and Contraindications:

Pregnancy and Lactation

While the mechanism is not well understood, previous animal studies have demonstrated both an inhibitory effect of H. sabdariffa on muscle tone and the anti-fertility effects of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, respectively. The extract of H. sabdariffa has been shown to stimulate contraction of the rat bladder and uterus; the H.rosa-sinensis extract has exhibited contraceptive effects in the form of estrogen activity in rats. These findings have not been observed in humans. The Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is also thought to have emmenagogue effects which can stimulate menstruation and, in some women, cause an abortion. Due to the documented adverse effects in animal studies and the reported pharmacological properties, the H. sabdariffa and H.rosa-sinensis are not recommended for use during pregnancy. Additionally, they are not recommended while breastfeeding due to the lack of reliable information on its safety and use.

Contraindications

No contraindications have been identified.

Adverse Effects

Drug Interactions

It is postulated that H. sabdariffa interacts with diclofenac, chloroquine and acetaminophen by altering the pharmacokinetics. In healthy human volunteers, the H. sabdariffa extract was found to reduce the excretion of diclofenac upon co-administration. Additionally, co-administration of Karkade (H. sabdariffa), a common Sudanese beverage, was found to reduce chloroquine bioavailability. However, no statistically significant changes were observed in the pharmacokinetics of acetaminophen when administered with the Zobo (H.sabdariffa) drink. Further studies are needed to demonstrate clinical significance.

Species:

In temperate zones, probably the most commonly grown ornamental species is Hibiscus syriacus, the common garden hibiscus, also known in some areas as the "Rose of Althea" or "Rose of Sharon" (but not to be confused with the unrelated Hypericum calycinum, also called "Rose of Sharon"). In tropical and subtropical areas, the Chinese hibiscus (H. rosa-sinensis), with its many showy hybrids, is the most popular hibiscus.

Several hundred species are known, including:

Hibiscis acapulcensis

Hibiscus acetosella Welw. ex Hiern.—False Roselle

Hibiscus acicularis

Hibiscus aculeatus—Comfortroot

Hibiscus altissimus

Hibiscus andongensis

Hibiscus angolensis

Hibiscus aponeurus[26]

Hibiscus archeri—Archer's Hibiscus

Hibiscus aridicola

Hibiscus arnottianus A.Gray—Kokiʻo ʻula (Hawaii)

Hibiscus asper—Bush Roselle

Hibiscus austroyunnanensis

Hibiscus barbosae

Hibiscus benguellensis

Hibiscus berberidifolius

Hibiscus bernieri

Hibiscus bifurcatus—Fork-bracted Rosemallow

Hibiscus biseptus—Arizona Rosemallow

Hibiscus bojerianus

Hibiscus boryanus—Foulsapate Marron

Hibiscus brackenridgei A.Gray—Hawaiian hibiscus Maʻo hau hele

Hibiscus burtt-davyi

Hibiscus caerulescens

Hibiscus caesius—Dark-eyed Hibiscus (South Africa)

Hibiscus calyphyllus—Lemonyellow Rosemallow (Tropical Africa)

Hibiscus cameronii—Cameron's Hibiscus, Pink Hibiscus

Hibiscus cannabinus L.—Kenaf

Hibiscus castroi

Hibiscus cisplatinus—Rosa Del Rio

Hibiscus citrinus-

Hibiscus clayi O.Deg. & I.Deg.—Hawaiian red hibiscus (Hawaii)

Hibiscus clypeatus—Congo Mahoe

Hibiscus coccineus (Medik.) Walter—Scarlet Rosemallow

Hibiscus colimensis

Hibiscus columnaris—Mahot Rempart

Hibiscus comoensis

Hibiscus congestiflorus

Hibiscus costatus

Hibiscus coulteri—Desert Rosemallow

Hibiscus cuanzensis

Hibiscus dasycalyx—Neches River Rosemallow

Hibiscus denudatus Benth.—Pale Face (Southwestern United States, Northwestern Mexico)

Hibiscus dimidiatus

Hibiscus dioscorides A.G.Mill. (es/pt) (Yemen)

Hibiscus diplocrater

Hibiscus diriffan A.G.Mill. (Yemen)

Hibiscus diversifolius—Swamp Hibiscus

Hibiscus dongolensis

Hibiscus donianus

Hibiscus elatus—Mahoe

Hibiscus elegans

Hibiscus engleri—Wild Hibiscus

Hibiscus escobariae

Hibiscus excellii

Hibiscus ferrugineus

Hibiscus ficalhoanus

Hibiscus flavoroseus

Hibiscus fragilis DC.—Mandrinette (Mascarene Islands)

Hibiscus fragrans

Hibiscus fritzscheae

Hibiscus furcellatus Desr.—Lindenleaf rosemallow (Caribbean, Florida, Central America, South America, Hawaii)

Hibiscus fugosioides

Hibiscus furcellatus—Salad Hibiscus

Hibiscus fuscus

Hibiscus genevii Bojer (Mauritius)

Hibiscus gilletii

Hibiscus gossweileri

Hibiscus grandidieri

Hibiscus grandiflorus Michx.—Swamp rosemallow (Southeastern United States)

Hibiscus grandistipulatus

Hibiscus grewiifolius

Hibiscus hamabo

Hibiscus hastatus

Hibiscus heterophyllus—Native rosella

Hibiscus hirtus—Lesser Mallow

Hibiscus hispidissimus

Hibiscus huellensis

Hibiscus hybridus

Hibiscus indicus

Hibiscus insularis Endl.—Phillip Island hibiscus (Phillip Island)

Hibiscus integrifolius

Hibiscus jaliscensis

Hibiscus kochii

Hibiscus kokio—Red Rosemallow

Hibiscus labordei

Hibiscus laevis All. (=H. militaris)—Halberd-leaved rosemallow (central and eastern North America)

Hibiscus lasiocarpos—Woolly Rosemallow

Hibiscus lasiococcus

Hibiscus lavaterioides

Hibiscus laxiflorus

Hibiscus leptocladus ([Northwest Australia])

Hibiscus leviseminus

Hibiscus lilacinus—Lilac Hibiscus

Hibiscus liliiflorus—Rodrigues Tree Hibiscus

Hibiscus longifolius

Hibiscus longisepalus

Hibiscus ludwigii

Hibiscus lunariifolius

Hibiscus macrogonus

Hibiscus macrophyllus—Largeleaf Rosemallow

Hibiscus macropodus

Hibiscus makinoi—Okinawan Hibiscus

Hibiscus malacophyllus Balf.f. (Yemen)

Hibiscus malacospermus

Hibiscus martianus—Heartleaf Rosemallow

Hibiscus moscheutos Welw. ex Hiern.—Crimsoneyed Rosemallow (Central and Eastern North America)

Hibiscus mutabilis L.—Cotton Rosemallow, Confederate Rose (East Asia)

Hibiscus paramutabilis

Hibiscus pedunculatus

Hibiscus pernambucensis—Seaside Mahoe

Hibiscus phoeniceus—Brazilian Rosemallow

Hibiscus platanifolius

Hibiscus quattenensis

Hibiscus poeppigii—Poeppig's Rosemallow

Hibiscus radiatus—Monarch Rosemallow

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.—Chinese hibiscus (East Asia)

Hibiscus sabdariffa L.—Roselle, Omutete, or Sorrel

Hibiscus schizopetalus—Fringed Rosemallow

Hibiscus scottii

Hibiscus socotranus

Hibiscus sinosyriacus

Hibiscus splendens

Hibiscus stenanthus Balf.f. (Yemen)

Hibiscus striatus—Striped Rosemallow

Hibiscus syriacus L. (Type species)—Rose of Sharon (Asia)

Hibiscus tiliaceus L.—Sea hibiscus (Australia, Southeast Asia, Oceania)

Hibiscus trilobus—Threelobe Rosemallow

Hibiscus trionum L.—Flower-of-an-Hour

Hibiscus vitifolius—Tropical Rose Mallow

Hibiscus waimeae A.Heller—Kokiʻo keʻokeʻo (Hawaii)

As the water broke down the scabs, Julia started bleeding from everywhere. This is a necessary step... a medicated bath.

Shout out to me JFK bruvvas ;)

I don't have words to fully describe the sorrow in my heart.

Tonight, is our last night with this precious creature who has spent the last 11 years with my husband wrapped around her little paw, and me for the past 4.

She's made me laugh harder than any other dog ever has, and I have felt overwhelming love from her.

She's not going to get any better, without being highly medicated, she's in deep pain.

She's been a huge part of my Flickr experience, and I'll miss my Beagle model.

Tomorrow afternoon, we'll end her pain.

Our hearts are broken.

To all of you with dogs & cats....go hug them.

27/52

Yeh the photo's not anything super groundbreaking, but the idea's been on my mind since I (finally) got around to reading Brave New World a few months ago. If you haven't read it yet (you should), it's basically about a eugenicized utopian society where the people are manufactured and fed pills to keep them complacent, where they're never unhappy but the whole point is that they're never truly happy either.

The one part that's kept circling around my head is the one near the end where a director or someone in charge is talking to one of the protagonists about the whole deal, and says that "happiness is never grand", but compensating for misery is. I realized a while ago that I'd much rather have everything going wrong than right any day; honestly I think anyone who's got half a brain knows that happiness, or what society wants us to see as 'happiness' anyhow is boring as hell. Nobody writes books or songs or movies or makes art about a person who has everything together for a reason. Happiness feels nice for a minute, but it's suffering that makes us feel real, or makes me feel real at least, because it makes the good things so much better. Pain is a teacher, not something that should be avoided.

I'm also just really, really, really against how much we medicate people today, especially children. Did you guys know that kids in the foster care system are prescribed medication for ADHD 16 times more often than kids outside the system? Unrelated, but what I'm trying to point out is that we often medicate those who have more difficulty than the average person appearing 'level', when they might not actually need medicating. If we didn't overmedicate due to individuals not wanting to work with those with behavioral issues those numbers would be equal. We aim to 'fix' people and make them 'happy' when maybe happiness isn't what we should be striving for, but knowledge or understanding or empathy, things that are actually attainable. Unhappiness is inevitable and yet we stigmatize unhappy people, prescribe them drugs and tell them to get over it, make them feel crazy for being human. It's nuts. Obviously I do think medications are necessary in a lot of cases, but definitely not all.

Meh, just be smart yall. For future people's sake.

HAPPY SUNDAE or knowledgeable sundae I guess <3

This beautiful male kit suffered from mange earlier this spring and I was able to medicate him . He is a wonderful success story that humans can intervene and help animals in need !

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Orestes . . . cover by adam monroe =

Give me one more medicated peaceful moment

Give me one more medicated peaceful moment

And I don't wanna feel this

Overwhelming hostility

I don't wanna feel this

Overwhelming hostility

Fox squirrels at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor on Wednesday January 18th, 2023. It is also the day I make sure I hook up my mange patients with their medicated pecans. I am doing it primarily on Wednesdays so I can be sure to pace out the treatments one week apart. Some of them are starting to show some good improvement, and that is nice. Here is wishing you joy, health and peace wherever you are.

I named these two male kits Bright Eyes and Kaboodle. Typical brothers they were always goofing around. Sadly they both developed severe mange. I managed to medicate them both and they both recovered, lived to adulthood and headed off on their own. wisconsinlife.org/story/camera-hand-artist%e2%80%99s-mode...

Was going at 60MPH so didn't have time to compose the shots properly . The weather was terrible and i only got out for a couple of hours . Taken in South Ayrshire between Girvan and Turnberry . Imagination helps lol .

Am i the only one who sees it ? Have i been over medicating ?

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Abused And Abandoned Jungle Dogs.

Back Story .........................................

This is taking place at The Dog Palace.

The Nurse Nun holds another abandoned puppy in front of the bingo room.

So here's the current status as of right now at The Dog Palace.

In the last couple of months all the monks who took up residence here have all moved on. The majority of them are on a pilgrimage up North.

The Leg Man still lives on the 2nd floor. The monkeys constantly raid the place and I show up every couple of days.

In the mean time The Nurse Nun comes over twice a day to feed and medicate Mama. She also feeds the two new puppies, Mr Spooky and Mama.

"When will the monks return you ask ?"

Not sure, they come an go on their own mystic schedule........ ;-)

Now, it is what it is .. Been there done that .. I'll gladly do it again.

Early morning Mama will see my happy face once again. Plan for today was taking her in for a final follow up.

Well, today is The King of Thailands Birthday. This is a very big deal here. It's also Fathers Day. Needless to say Mama will see the dog doctor tomorrow. No Big Deal ..... ;-)

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Next photo is Rocky, and my feet.

PS: This is Baby Legs The Zoomer .

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It was obvious that Bernadette was not a typical nurse. Her healing methods seemed unconventional and Aiden began to suspect why the "witch" commentary was made. However he chose to trust her; not fear her. She seemed to know exactly what she was doing plus she genuinely cared for Vincent. It showed in how she had fought so passionately for him thus far and how she tended to him.

Cleaning and stitching Vincent's wounds closed had been a series of long, horrible, and exhausting tasks that took several hours. But the pair didn't lose heart and kept working through the night. Aiden worked hard as the muscle for Bernadette and did everything she asked of him whether it be turn Vincent one way or change out the dirty water for a fresh bucket from the public well two blocks away.

Bernadette kept Vincent as heavily medicated as much as she safely could. Thankfully he'd stayed asleep through it all. She even had begun to give him sips of her concoction of tea containing bhang and valerian root after lighting some lavender on the nightstand. Checking his temperature, she breathed a little easier. It hadn't gotten any worse. Thank God!

A short time later, Bernadette was out on the terrace having some soothing lemon tea. Already the first touches of dawn were touching the darkness with promise of a new day. She turned the lemon over in her tea gently with the spoon, sighing softly as she gazed into her cup seemingly lost in thought.

"May I join you, Miss Dubois?"

"Oh, of course."

Bernadette turned to gaze up at Aiden who joined her on the terrace with his own fresh cup of lemon tea. She gazed up at him and quirked her brow before taking a small sip of her tea. "Though, I believe we are well past the point of formalities at this point. Please call me Bernadette and I'll call you Aiden. Deal?"

"Deal."

Aiden chuckled and took a sip of his own tea before turning to lean against the ledge. Closing his eyes, he took a deep inhale through his nose and exhaled through his mouth. It felt good to take a moment to just let some of it out.

"Good. Just let it out. You did great, Aiden," Bernadette spoke softly and sincerely. "I couldn't have done this without you. Vincent wouldn't have lived to see tomorrow for sure if you hadn't been here. He's not just my cousin, you know? He's more like a brother to me; a big brother whom I love dearly. So...thank you. No matter what happens after this, thank you."

Aiden's face went a bright shade of pink but he found himself smiling. "Aw, shucks." But before Aiden could thank her or say anything else, Bernadette continued, "We may have cleaned and closed the wounds but he's not safe yet." She sighed softly and stared into her cup. "Now, we wait and pray that the fever and infection doesn't take him. But...I will say that this is good. He's holding down liquids and his fever isn't spiking. With any luck, it will break soon."

They fell into a tired, quiet silence while they sipped their tea. While they stood there, Aiden thought of something: Bernadette hadn't once asked him how Vincent had gotten into this situation. She'd come and started helping without demanding any explanations. She must be dying to know why her beloved cousin was in this predicament! Aiden certainly would be! He wasn't sure if Vincent would want his cousin knowing the details of what happened.

Bernadette peeked up at Aiden for a long moment. He was so lost in thought that he hadn't noticed her waiting for him so patiently. She smirked slightly and cleared her throat softly. Once he blinked to signal he was back from his thoughts, Bernadette stated, "I'm sure you told the bobbies it was a robbery or the like but I know this isn't a random mugging."

Oh, she had Aiden's attention now. Was she about to ask what happened? He parted his lips but nothing came out so he closed them into a thin line. What could he say to that? Before he could formulate a response, Bernadette spoke up again and offered him a slight smile. "Whatever happened, I'm glad you were there with him." Then she gave a resigned sigh and set down her teacup and bodily turned to face Aiden. Then she gazed right up into his eyes as bold as brass as was her apparent style.

"I have something to say," she explained calmly. "Well... more like I have something to ask of you. But even if you say you won't do it, I understand, but it's a matter of life or death and I need you to promise me that my request stays between us and never leaves this terrace."

"I promise."

"No, I need more than that."

Bernadette held out her right hand and extended her pinky finger towards him and stared into his eyes. He glanced at her finger then stared right back into her eyes as she told him, "The pinky promise is the most sacred of promises. If you break the promise, you cut off your finger." And something flashed in her eyes which gave Aiden the impression that the condition of the broken promise was only if she didn't get to him first. A moment later his hand came up and hooked his right pinkie with hers securely.

"I promise. Your request doesn't leave this terrace."

They stared into each other's eyes for a long moment with their pinkies hooked. Bernadette gave a single nod and released his finger and their hands returned to their sides.

"Thank you. I want to ask you how this really happened but I will not. And don't tell me. It's probably best I do not know. I do not meddle in my cousin's private affairs for good reason. However, should he not survive this ordeal...I...I ask you to speak to my father on his behalf and tell him what happened in detail. Help him find the bastard who did this. Please."

There was a sort of desperation in her voice and to be honest Aiden was taken aback by her request. No, it didn't seem out of the ordinary that she'd want to avenge her cousin. It was the imperative level of secrecy that surprised him. Well, a lot of things she said and did surprised him including how knowledgeable she seemed to be about things without having to be told. It was almost as if she could read minds! But the kind of secrecy she was asking for was not as if she was asking a friend to keep a secret for her. No. This was something much, much more.

But something else she had said had struck another chord with him. It was clear she feared whoever had done this was still out there. To be honest, so did Aiden. He'd not forgotten that his informant had implied that Vincent may have possibly been set up for this whole situation. Hopefully, Vincent would wake up soon so he could tell him what he'd found out!

"I swear I will speak to your father on his behalf if Vincent cannot."

He reached out with his hand and offered his pinky. Bernadette reached out and took his pinkie with hers and squeezed gently before releasing his finger.

"Thank you, Aiden, truly."

"Of course. Hopefully he will be able to speak for himself but when can we expect your father?"

"In about a month. Then he'll be here for the remainder of the Summer as he does every year."

"Oh?" Aiden smiled slightly as he saw the corners of her lips turn upwards into a soft smile as she spoke of her father despite the severity of the situation. "Is that something you look forward to?"

Bernadette smiled more and picked up her teacup once again. "Every year since I was a wee little girl," she explained. "He is a very busy man and his work keeps him from home most of the year. But every Summer he comes home to be with Mama and us girls to make up for it. Spoils us rotten and everything. He's a doting father and loving husband. You'd never guess by looking at him though." She chuckled and drained the rest of her tea with a content sigh to which Aiden did the same.

"More tea?" she asked to which Aiden responded with a grateful smile and nod.

"Yes, please and thank you."

Honestly, the more Aiden thought about it, the more like a witch she seemed to be. Between burning herbs, odd medicines, her forward personality and how she seemed to read his mind was rather fascinating! So what if she was a witch? He liked her and could imagine becoming great friends with her!

"Oh, and Aiden?" she said as she began to put more herbs into their teacups. "It would mean everything to me if you don't go about labeling medicinal practices as 'witchcraft' or anything of the sort. I have enough people like Benjamin Burke in my life if you know what I mean."

She did it again! For a crazy second, he almost laughed! However, the seriousness of the situation won out and he insisted, "I'd never! Especially not after everything you've done! I'm grateful for you!"

The sincerity in Aiden's voice made her smile softly as she continued to prepare their tea. "As I am for you. Thank you for your discretion. I am but a humble nurse who merely dabbles in traditional medicine."

They both looked at each other with small knowing smiles. Yes, Aiden thought, they would be friends. He was glad to have met Bernadette.

"Though I will say," she mused as she left the tea to brew so she could check on Vincent, "I'm surprised Damien was not there with you."

Aiden felt an involuntary sense of frustration as Damien was brought up. It's not like Damien had known better, but if Aiden had done what the man had suggested, Vincent would STILL be in that damn private jail possibly dead by now, all while Aiden would likely be on Leon's Claw asleep! His emotions must have shown on his face because when he glanced at her as she passed by she was looking at him a little inquisitively.

"I didn't tell him before I le- I mean, he doesn't know yet." Aiden cleared his throat as he'd caught himself. "The constable told me he was going to try to contact your family and Damien. I'm surprised no one's come yet either. The sun's already almost up."

Bernadette shook her head as Aiden followed behind her and sounded oddly relieved. "They won't be able to find Damien, I imagine. I'm fairly certain he's staying with his sister and her husband and they have a different family name. As for my family, I sent one of the hospital boys with an urgent letter for my mother to tell her I am handling things here. She knows not to come here until I send for her. Thankfully, I know who Damien's sister is so I can send for him as well when the time comes. If he's not there, I'm certain she will know where to find him."

"Why didn't you send for him before?" he asked innocently as they made it to Vincent's bedside. Was it just him or was Vincent looking more flushed? Beside him, Bernadette frowned slightly and seemed to be thinking along the same lines as she checked his temperature.

"Well, if I'm being honest, he means well but he can be a little conceited and overbearing, don't you think? I'd rather not deal with the extra stress if I can help it."

Aiden couldn't help the amused snort that escaped him as she so bluntly stated her opinion. "I've been bunking with the man for the better part of a whole season. What do you think?" Bernadette gave a small, "Heh." But that was all she said about that. Her focus was no longer on their conversation about Damien.

"His fever is getting worse."

Bernadette had been afraid of this. Now that the worst of the fever was hitting, all they could do was wait for it to burn through Vincent as his body fought against the infection. Bernadette sent Aiden for some fresh water and got to work preparing to help Vincent fight the worsening fever.

Afterwards, there wasn't much Aiden was going to be able to do to help (at least for now) so Bernadette nudged Aiden to get some sleep. At first, he didn't seem very happy with the idea and had tried insisting she should sleep first instead. But even as he began his argument he was already yawning at the thought of finally getting some sleep after such an exhausting series of ordeals. Bernadette won in the end and sent him off to the other room after a cup of lavender tea for himself with the promise to let him know if there were any changes.

At first Aiden didn't think he could fall asleep. As he laid there in Vincent's sitting room on the couch, he tossed and turned for several minutes. All of a sudden, he found a comfortable position and Aiden passed out hard. All the stress and exertions had finally taken their toll.

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Pose: Medicated #7

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Oh, she's sweet but a psycho

A little bit psycho

At night, she's screamin'

"I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind"

Oh, she's hot but a psycho

So left but she's right, though

At night, she's screamin'

"I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind"

She'll make you curse, but she a blessin'

She'll rip your shirt within a second

You'll be coming back, back for seconds

With your plate, you just can't help it

No, no, you'll play along

Let her lead you on

You'll be saying, "No, no"

Then saying, "Yes, yes, yes"

'Cause she messin' with your head

Oh, she's sweet but a psycho

A little bit psycho

At night, she's screamin'

"I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind"

Oh, she's hot but a psycho

So left but she's right, though

At night, she's screamin'

"I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind"

"Grab a cop gun" kinda crazy

She's poison but tasty

Yeah, people say, "Run, don't walk away"

'Cause she's sweet but a psycho

A little bit psycho

At night, she's screamin'

"I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind"

See, someone said, "Don't drink her potions

She'll kiss your neck with no emotion

When she's mean, you know you love it

'Cause she tastes so sweet, don't sugarcoat it"

No, no, you'll play along

Let her lead you on

You'll be saying, "No (no, no, no), no (no)"

Then saying, "Yes, yes, yes"

'Cause she messin' with your head (hey)

Oh, she's sweet but a psycho

A little bit psycho

At night, she's screamin'

"I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind"

Oh, she's hot but a psycho

So left but she's right, though

At night, she's screamin'

"I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind"

"Grab a cop gun" kinda crazy

She's poison but tasty

Yeah, people say, "Run, don't walk away"

'Cause she's sweet but a psycho

A little bit psycho

At night, she's screamin'

"I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind"

You're just like me, you're out your mind

I know it's strange, we're both the crazy kind

You're tellin' me that I'm insane

Boy, don't pretend that you don't love the pain

Oh, she's sweet but a psycho

A little bit psycho

At night, she's screamin'

"I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind"

Oh, she's hot but a psycho

So left but she's right, though

At night, she's screamin'

"I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind"

"Grab a cop gun" kinda crazy

She's poison but tasty

Yeah, people say, "Run, don't walk away"

'Cause she's sweet but a psycho

A little bit psycho

At night, she's screamin'

"I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind

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Taken at Sunnys Photo Studio Pose:Medicated

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(Jurassic Blueberries by Jurassic Blueberries)

Geria Valley, Lanzarote (Canary Islands, Spain).

♬: Medicate - Breaking Benjamin.

Medicated hand with Dalia - Limited edition

~*Credits*~

Hair: Lamb. - Halo

Rings: (Yummy) - Sorceress Ring Set

Outfit: VINYL - Alyxx Utility Jumper

Shoes: [Enchante'] - Chris Boots - BASE PACK

Background: Foxcity - The Ward (White)

Pose & Prop: Foxcity - Medicated

she is still heavily medicated but nothing serious was discovered (such as cancer,major tumours, etc only various inflammations) so she'll be medicated with Lidocaine for one more night. Tomorrow back to home!

Here Charlie Girl is giving the look to Lyn "get me home now"!

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Pages, 18-19 from my zine, Descendant. Available here from Bump Books bumpbooks.com/zines-1/simon-kossoff-descendant

"A backdrop panoramic montage of dramatic landscapes and an asphalt ribbon of a road that can only be measured in stops for gasoline and all those photographs seen but not taken. While the space between is strung out on a thread of cigarettes and coffee and medicated by this, that, or the other, if I'm lucky. Where the odometer counts my breaths in miles driven in an hour and the AC wheezes like a ventilator. This is my life support, this is my quarantine, and this is why I cannot seem to find the words to say out loud. I am accelerating and everything has so much distance between it and one point is so far from the next that I lose my way between them sometimes."

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Medicate any dish perfectly and instantly.

Old photo of "Daphne", she's gone now, but lived a long life [16 yrs] She was always aggressive to me?

I found out my 300 F4 lens looked much like the dart gun to medicate her

Mesker Park zoo

Evansville, In.

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Abandoned Abused Street Dogs.

In No# 1's hands is a Nikon D300, Nikkor 35mm 1.8.

As most of you already know, this was taken up on the

roof at The Dog Palace. . Buddha is watching over us.

For those arriving late to the party. When referring to

no# 1 means number one wife. How many wives do I

have you ask ? Simple, "One", that's why she is often

called no# 1. Alright now we can move along ...............

Late yesterday when uploading the photo and dialog

it was strongly mentioned if I had enough energy left

that today I would go get Legs and take her to the Dr.

Well, my old bones feel pretty beat up so today will be

spent doing small chores close to home. Tomorrow is

Wednesday and the dog doctor is closed. In-fact for

some odd reason he will be closed Thursday as well ?

During the down time a trip to medicate Mr Tri-Pod

will happen along with gathering supplies for the dogs.

A couple days of rest is good. No# 1 is here along with her

sisters and a few other family members. Everybody's Happy !

Thanks for your comments. Big Thanks for your donations ..;-)

Thank You.

Jon&Crew.

Please help with your donations here.

www.gofundme.com/saving-thai-temple-dogs.

Please No Awards, Gyrating Graphics,

Invites or Large Group Logos, Thank You.

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Quick trip onto campus for my 19th "Squirrel Run" at the University of Michigan since our work from home started to combat COVID-19. Headed in on a very hot sunny day - Sunday July 5th around midday. My squirrel friend Juli noticed a squirrel over at Law who had very bad puffy eyes. This squirrel, who I named Bingo, got the 2nd dose of the medicated pecan today. Her (though maybe more of a His) left eye looks better than the right. She moves around very well - but it would be good to get the puffiness down on her eyes. Will be monitoring her. I also saw Waddles over at Law and lots of squirrels on my quick walk through campus. Glad I got to visit my squirrel friends today. At a personal level, the squirrels cheer me up. They always do. Sending love and virtual hugs from Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Still out with the flu......

But trust me.... I am not THAT heavily medicated :D

Trying out a different lens with Annewiek.

They got me the wrong one however (not full frame) so when I'm better I'll exchange it for a full frame version.Got some interesting ideas with this.

brendon reith

strobist* vivitar 285 at 1/2 power shot through a 40" white umbrella to my left. vivitar 285 1/4th power shot into a 33" reflective umbrella camera right. ebaytriggs

I have been Tagged, and requested to share 11 things about myself that people do not know. Hmmmmm. (Photo taken with the Panasonic DMC-Fz-28)

1) If I were born 35 years later, I would have been heavily medicated as a youngster for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Thank God for Sports and growing up in the country and chasing horses and playing in the woods (and loving adults including some great teachers).

And the bonus...I am 10 days away from being "Fartie Five years old".

This shot of Rolo is at the height of his full-out medicated state (Benadryl and Prednisone). Happily, the spring in his step has returned as he is slowly being weaned from the grip of prescription drugs. We're happy the pathologist's assesment is not lymphoma, but rather a potential allergic reaction. Rolo's had a life-long issue with allergies, whether that be from environmental elements such as grass, grains or chicken by-products... With looks like this, he still manages to keep us on our toes, and constantly in our minds.

A special inclusion for all of my deaf viewers, although those of you who can hear are welcome to enjoy it as well!

SOME MUSIC I LIKE:

How did this come about? I think at some point I asked my regular viewers, "What songs do you like?" and I got zilch by way of response. So I figured, you gotta lead by example and I thought I'd put together a list of about 100 songs I really like. But like a hungry snake, the list just kept growing, till now it's getting near 800. Bottom line is, it's all about enjoyment, so here's a bunch of songs from my inner iPod which I enjoyed and I hope you will too.

A RANDOM SAMPLING OF 700+ SONGS THAT I LIKE

1.Cretin Hop (Ramones)

2.All Quiet On The Eastern Front (“)

3.Sheena Is A Punk Rocker (“)

4.Rockaway Beach (“)

5.God Save The Queen (Sex Pistols)

6.Belsen Was A Gas (“)

7.Holidays In The Sun (“)

8.EMI (“)

9.The Hunter (Albert King)

10.Dancing Barefoot (Patti Smith)

11.See No Evil (Television)

12.Do You Love Me Now? (Breeders)

13.Pretend We’re Dead (L7)

14.Trojours L’Amour (Procol Harum)

15.Still There’ll Be More (“)

16.Whiskey Train (“)

17.Poor Mohammad (“)

18.Walking The Dog (Flaming Groovies)

19.Teenage Head (“)

20.Chest Fever (The Band)

21.The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (“)

22.Single Pigeon (Paul McCartney)

23.Bluebird (“)

24.No Words (“)

25.Every Night (“)

26.Maybe I’m Amazed (“)

27.Had Me A Real Good Time (Faces)

28.Borstal Boys (“)

29.Memphis (“)

30.Too Bad (“)

31.In France They Kiss On Main Street (Joni Mitchell)

32.Just Like This Train (“)

33.A Strange Boy (“)

34.Blue Motel Room (“)

35.Jericho (“)

36.When You Dance I Can Really Love (Neil Young)

37.Cinnamon Girl (“)

38.Pocahontas (“)

39.Ride My Llama (“)

40.Ways Of Love (“)

41.I Believe In You (“)

42.Dive (Nirvana)

43.Been A Son (“)

44.Molly’s Lips (“)

45.Polly (“)

46.All Apologies (“)

47.Jack Straw (Grateful Dead)

48.Sugar Magnolia (“)

49.Friend Of The Devil (“)

50.Bertha (“)

51.Playing In The Band (“)

52.Eskimo Blue Day (Jefferson Airplane)

53.Fat Angel (“)

54.It’s No Secret (“)

55.How Do You Feel? (“)

56.The Other Side Of This Life (Live) (“)

57.Have You Seen The Saucers? (Live) (“)

58.Life Is A Long Song (Jethro Tull)

59.Up The Pool (“)

60.Inside (“)

61.A Time For Everything (“)

62.Jeffery Goes To Leichester Square (“)

63.Mother Goose (“)

64.Living In The Past (“)

65.Presently In The Past (Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks)

66.News From Up The Street (“)

67.The Buzzard Was Their Friend (“)

68.I’m An Old Cowhand (“)

69.Stranger’s Room (Crosby & Nash)

70.Page 43 (“)

71.Marrakesh Express (Crosby, Stills & Nash)

72.You Don’t Have To Cry (“)

73.The Deserter (Fairport Convention)

74.Matty Groves (“)

75.Poor Will And The Jolly Hangman (“)

76.A Tale In Hard Time (“)

77.A Sailor’s Life (“)

78.Who Knows Where The Time Goes? (“)

79.Two Weeks Last Summer (Sandy Denny)

80.Gypsy Davey (“)

81.Back Street Slide (Richard Thompson)

82.Don’t Renege On Our Love (“)

83.The Wrong Heartbeat (“)

84.Sam Jones (“)

85.Ghost In The Wind (“)

86.Small Town Romance (“)

87.Big Chimney (“)

88.Business On You (“)

89.One Door Opens (“)

90.Bathsheba Smiles (“)

91.Upsetter (Grand Funk Railroad)

92.Nothing Is The Same (“)

93.Footstompin’ Music (“)

94.Bad Time (“)

95.Gasoline Alley (Rod Stewart)

96.Cut Across Shorty (“)

97.You Wear It Well (“)

98.Twisting The Night Away (“)

99.Angel (“)

100.A Hard Road (“)

101.Brown Sugar (Rolling Stones)

102.Jumping Jack Flash (“)

103.Stray Cat Blues (“)

104.Factory Girl (“)

105.Prodigal Son (“)

106.Gimmie Shelter (“)

107.Around And Around (“)

108.She Said Yeah (“)

109.Route 66 (Live) (“)

110.Ruby Tuesday (“)

111.Dandelion (“)

112.Casino Boogie (“)

113.Torn And Frayed (“)

114.Thief In The Night (“)

115.Just Another Honky (Faces)

116.If I’m On The Late Side (“)

117.Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (Jeff Beck)

118.Sophie (“)

119.Play With Me (“)

120.You Know What I Mean (“)

121.Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers (“)

122.Shapes Of Things (“)

123.A Salty Dog (Procol Harum)

124.Walking After Midnight (Katy Moffatt)

125.Midnight At The Oasis (Maria Muldaur)

126.Gringo En Mexico (“)

127.Gringo (Little Feat)

128.The Fan (“)

129.Fat Man In The Bathtub (“)

130.All That You Dream (“)

131.Easy To Slip (“)

132.Dixie Chicken (“)

133.Do You Believe In Magic? (Loving Spoonful)

134.Coconut Grove (“)

135.Wild About My Loving (“)

136.The Other Side Of This Life (“)

137.Pow! (“)

138.Didn’t Want To Have To Do It (“)

139.Younger Girl (“)

140.I Want To Take You Higher (Sly & The Family Stone)

141.Babies Making Babies (“)

142.Everybody Is A Star (“)

143.You Caught Me Smiling (“)

144.Table Manners (Kid Creole & The Coconuts)

145.Latin Music (“)

146.Go Down Easy (John Martyn)

147.One Day Without You (“)

148.Poor Boy (Nick Drake)

149.Pink Moon (“)

150.Radio (“)

151.One Of These Things First (“)

152.It’s Only Natural (Crowded House)

153.Pineapple Head (“)

154.Don’t Dream It’s Over (“)

155.Weather With You (“)

156.If I Knew (Joan Baez)

157.Poor Wayfaring Stranger (“)

158.Banks Of The Ohio (“)

159.Glad Bluebird Of Happiness (“)

160.The Jean Jeanie (David Bowie)

161.Hang On To Yourself (“)

162.Golden Years (“)

163.John, I’m Only Dancing (“)

164.Stay (“)

165.Star (“)

166.Suffragette City (“)

167.Heroes (“)

168.The Supermen (“)

169.Black Country Rock (“)

170.Oh You Pretty Things (“)

171.Kooks (“)

172.Rebel Rebel (“)

173.Public Animal #9 (Alice Cooper)

174.Gutter Cat Vs. The Jets (“)

175.Train Kept A-Rolling (Yardbirds)

176.Highway Star (Deep Purple)

177.No No No (“)

178.You Fool No One (“)

179.Flight Of The Rat (“)

180.You Better Think Twice (Poco)

181.Hurry Up (“)

182.Railroad Days (“)

183.What Am I Gonna Do? (“)

184.Golden Ribbons (Loggins And Messina)

185.Angry Eyes (“)

186.Vahevala (“)

187.Thinking Of You (“)

188.Till The Ends Meet (“)

189.Las Vegas (Gram Parsons)

190.She (“)

191.Still Feeling Blue (“)

192.Hearts On Fire (“)

193.That’s All It Took (“)

194.It Doesn’t Matter (Manassas)

195.The Treasure (“)

196.Move Around (“)

197.How Far (“)

198.So Begins The Task (“)

199.Both Of Us (“)

200.Love Eyes (“)

201.Hey Pocky Way (Neville Brothers)

202.Beginning To See The Light (Velvet Underground)

203.What Goes On (“)

204.Here She Comes Now (“)

205.My Baby Thinks He’s A Train (Roseanne Cash)

206.Siberian Khatru (Yes)

207.Long Distance Runaround (“)

208.Starship Trooper (“)

209.Roundabout (“)

210.From The Beginning (Emmerson, Lake & Palmer)

211.Hoedown (“)

212.Aloha Steve And Danno (Radio Birdman)

213.Go Wild In The Country (Bow Wow Wow)

214.Mile High Club (“)

215.On My Radio (The Selecter)

216.Stupid Marriage (The Specials)

217.Hey Venus (That Petrol Emotion)

218.Switch Board Susan (Nick Lowe)

219.Zulu Kiss (“)

220.Queen Of Sheba (“)

221.New Amsterdam (Elvis Costello)

222.Pump It Up (“)

223.You Belong To Me (“)

224.No Action (“)

225.Busy Bodies (“)

226.Moods For Moderns (“)

227.Science Fiction (The Divinyls)

228.Ring Me Up (“)

229.I’ll Make You Happy (“)

230.Stepping Razor (Peter Tosh)

231.Message Of Love (The Pretenders)

232.Cuban Slide (“)

233.My City Was Gone (“)

234.Tattooed Love Boys (“)

235.The Adultress (“)

236.Time The Avenger (“)

237.Time Won’t Let Me (The Outsiders)

238.You Win Again (Jerry Lee Lewis)

239.Stop Messing Around (Fleetwood Mac)

240.My Heart Beat Like A Hammer (“)

241.Like Crying (“)

242.Rattlesnake Shake (“)

243.Homework (“)

244.Chevrolet (Taj Mahal)

245.Leaving Trunk (“)

246.Further On Down The Road (“)

247.You’re Gonna Need Somebody On Your Bond (“)

248.Going Down (Freddie King)

249.Bluebird (Buffalo Springfield)

250.Questions (“)

251.It’s So Hard To Wait (“)

252.Rock And Roll Woman (“)

253.Four Days Gone (“)

254.Uno Mundo (“)

255.Special Care (“)

256.Baba O’Riley (The Who)

257.Won’t Get Fooled Again (“)

258.My Generation (“)

259.My Wife (“)

260.Sea And Sand (“)

261.Drowned (“)

262.The Dirty Jobs (“)

263.Getting In Tune (“)

264.Love Reign O’er Me (“)

265.This Song Has No Title (Elton John)

266.Grey Seal (“)

267.Burn Down The Mission (“)

268.Amoreena (“)

269.Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters (“)

270.High Flying Bird (“)

271.Dancing In The Street (Martha Reeves & The Vandellas)

272.Ramble On (Led Zeppelin)

273.Kashmir (“)

274.Black Dog (“)

275.Four Sticks (“)

276.The Battle Of Evermore (“)

277.The Crunge (“)

278.Immigrant Song (“)

279.Hots On For Nowhere (“)

280.Peace Frog (The Doors)

281.Queen Of The Highway (“)

282.Love Her Madly (“)

283.Hello I Love You (“)

284.The Crystal Ship (“)

285.The Unknown Soldier (“)

286.Once You Get Started (Chaka Kahn & Rufus)

287.Tell Me Something Good (“)

288.Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart (Diana Ross & The Supremes)

289.I Can’t Get Next To You (Al Green)

290.Wait Here (“)

291.To Sir With Love (“)

292.Let’s Get Married (“)

293.Love And Happiness (“)

294.Hangin’ On (“)

295.Take It So Hard (Keith Richards)

296.Three Roses (America)

297.Only In Your Heart (“)

298.Ain’t Got No Money (Frankie Miller)

299.Sneaking Sally Thru The Alley (Robert Palmer)

300.How Much Fun (“)

301.I Hear You Knocking (Dave Edmunds)

302.Run Rudolph Run (“)

303.Queen Of Hearts (“)

304.Girl Talk (“)

305.Trouble Boys (“)

306.You’ll Never Get Me Up (In One Of Those) (“)

307.Almost Saturday Night (“)

308.Chelsea Morning (Sergio Mendes & Brazil ’66)

309.SWLABR (Cream)

310.Dance The Night Away (“)

311.Tales Of Brave Ulysses (“)

312.Badge (“)

313.Those Were The Days (“)

314.Howling For My Darling (Howling Wolf)

315.44 (“)

316.How Many More Times (“)

317.Smokestack Lightning (“)

318.Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing (Stevie Wonder)

319.Tuesday Heartbreak (“)

320.Looking For Another Pure Love (“)

321.Big Brother (“)

322.Golden Lady (“)

323.The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys (Traffic)

324.Walking In The Wind (“)

325.Many A Mile To Freedom (“)

326.Hidden Treasure (“)

327.Medicated Goo (“)

328.No Face, No Name, No Number (“)

329.Pearly Queen (“)

330.Heaven Is In Your Mind (“)

331.Such A Night (Elvis Presley)

332.It’s Now Or Never (“)

333.My Baby Left Me (“)

334.Baby Let’s Play House (“)

335.Blue Moon Of Kentucky (“)

336.Rave On (Buddy Holly)

337.Learning The Game (“)

338.Not Fade Away (“)

339.Can’t Help Myself (Bonnie Raitt)

340.Everybody’s Crying Mercy (“)

341.Wah She Go Do(“)

342.Bluebird (“)

343.Green Lights (NRBQ)

344.Just Ain’t Fair (“)

345.Me And The Boys (“)

346.Crazy Like A Fox (“)

347.You Can’t Hide (“)

348.Still In School (“)

349.Hobbies (“)

350.Definition Of Love (“)

351.That’s All (Sarah Vaughn)

352.Tanglewood ’63 (Gary Burton Quartet)

353.Treasure Island (Keith Jarrett)

354.Rita San (Art Pepper)

355.Mr. Knight (John Coltrane)

356.My Shining Hour (“)

357.Nigerian Marketplace (Oscar Peterson)

358.Uptown Dance (Stephanne Grappelli)

359.Love For Sale (“)

360.81 (Miles Davis)

361.All Blues (“)

362.So What (“)

363.Sarara (Flora Purim)

364.Riffin’ The Scotch (Billie Holiday)

365.Let’s Do It (“)

366.On The Road Again (Canned Heat)

367.Riki Tikki Tavi (Donovan)

368.Frankenstein (New York Dolls)

369.Bad Girl (“)

370.Trash (")

371.30 Days In The Hole (Humble Pie)

372.One Eyed Trouser Snake Rhumba (“)

373.I Don’t Need No Doctor (“)

374.Four Day Creep (“)

375.All Right Now (Free)

376.Oh I Wept (“)

377.I’ll Be Creepin’ (“)

378.A Little Bit Of Love (“)

379.The Highway Song (“)

380.Mr. Big (Live) (“)

381.You’re Pretty Good Looking (The White Stripes)

382.Little Bird (“)

383.Leave Your Hat On (Randy Newman)

384.Political Science (“)

385.Crazy Country Hop (Eric Clapton)

386.Let It Rain (“)

387.Mainline Florida (“)

388.Black Cow (Steely Dan)

389.Bodhisattva (“)

390.Rikki Don’t Lose That Number (“)

391.My Old School (“)

392.It’s A Plain Shame (Studio) (Peter Frampton)

393.Catherine Parr (Rick Wakeman)

394.Tin Soldier (Small Faces)

395.Don’t Burst My Bubble (“)

396.Wham Bam Thank You Mam (“)

397.Rolling Over (“)

398.Mad John (“)

399.Western Lullaby (Wendy Waldman)

400.I Was Made To Love Her (Beach Boys)

401.Let The Wind Blow (“)

402.Darling (“)

403.Do It Again (“)

404.Pure And Easy (Pete Townshend)

405.Under The Falling Sky (Jackson Browne)

406.Jamaica Say You Will (“)

407.Something Fine (“)

408.Late For The Sky (“)

409.Weasel And The White Boy’s Cool (Rickie Lee Jones)

410.My Wave (Soundgarden)

411.Rusty Cage (“)

412.Fell On Black Days (“)

413.She Moves Me (Muddy Waters)

414.I Just Want To Make Love To You (“)

415.Rolling Stone (“)

416.The Stuff You Gotta Watch (“)

417.Cross Eyed Cat (“)

418.I’m Ready (“)

419.Dichoso (Willie Bobo)

420.I Can’t Stand The Rain (Ann Peebles)

421.I Pity The Fool (“)

422.It’s Your Thing (Isley Brothers)

423.End Of A Perfect Day (Kirstie MacColl)

424.Dancing In Limbo (“)

425.Le Foret De Mimosa (“)

426.Complainte Pour Ste. Catherine (“)

427.Us Amazonians (“)

428.El Paso (“)

429.Headache (Liz Phair)

430.Uncle Alvarez (“)

431.The Dogs Of LA (“)

432.Alice Springs (“)

433.I Don’t Want To Talk About It (Crazy Horse)

434.#9 Dream (John Lennon)

435.Going Down On Love (“)

436.Jealous Guy (“)

437.Hot Burrito #2 (Flying Burrito Brothers)

438.Day The World Turned Day-Glo (X-Ray Spex)

439.Search And Destroy (The Stooges)

440.I Wanna Be Your Dog (“)

441.Jessica (Allman Brothers Band)

442.Come And Go Blues (“)

443.Pony Boy (“)

444.Honey Don’t (Carl Perkins)

445.Write Me A Letter (Aerosmith)

446.Seasons Of Wither (“)

447.Back In The Saddle (“)

448.Last Child (“)

449.Driving On 9 (The Breeders)

450.Saints (“)

451.Blessed (Simon & Garfunkel)

452.Love Me Tomorrow (Boz Scaggs)

453.Hey Miss Sun (“)

454.I Ain’t Got You (The Yardbirds)

455.Down On Me (Live) (Janis Joplin)

456.Piece Of My Heart (“)

457.Move Over (“)

458.Half Moon (“)

459.The Giving Tree (Los Lobos)

460.Be Still (“)

461.Done Gone Blue (“)

462.Victoria (The Kinks)

463.Australia (“)

464.King Kong (“)

465.Apeman (“)

466.Sunny Afternoon (“)

467.Animal Farm (“)

468.Sitting In My Hotel (“)

469.See My Friends (“)

470.So You Want To Be A Rock & Roll Star (The Byrds)

471.Rosalyn (David Bowie)

472.Movin’ On (Bad Company)

473.Silver, Blue And Gold (“)

474.Call On Me (“)

475.Roadrunner (Jonathan Richman)

476.Emerald (Thin Lizzy)

477.Man Of The World (Robin Trower)

478.Hand Me Down World (The Guess Who)

479.Manic Depression (Jimi Hendrix)

480.Wait Until Tomorrow (“)

481.Water Song (Hot Tuna)

482.I Know You Rider (“)

483.Don’t You Leave Me Here (“)

484.Mister Skin (Spirit)

485.Ladybird (XTC)

486.Generals And Majors (“)

487.Respectable Street (“)

488.You And The Clouds Would Still Be Beautiful (“)

489.It’s Nearly Africa (“)

490.Bird Song (Grateful Dead)

491.Live (The Bangles)

492.Going Down To Liverpool (“)

493.Mexico (James Taylor)

494.Lo And Behold (“)

495.Anywhere Like Heaven (“)

496.Sunny Skies (“)

497.Chili Dog (“)

498.Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight (“)

499.Save Me (Aretha Franklin)

500.Rock Steady (“)

And while I'm on the subject...

501.Obviously Five Believers (Bob Dylan)

502.Hole In My Life (Police)

503.Walking In Your Footsteps (")

504.Invisible Sun (")

505.Who Do You Love (Bo Diddley)

506.Look Ka Py-Py (Meters)

507.Ride Your Pony (")

508.First Time I Met The Blues (Buddy Guy)

509.Goin' Hone (")

510.Peachy Tree (Sonny Boy Williamson)

511.Bring It On Home (")

512.Water Of Love (Dire Straits)

513.Setting Me Up (")

514.Save Her Doctor (Eddie Boyd)

515.Blue Coat Man (")

516.Insane Asylum (Willie Dixon)

517.Banquet (Joni Mitchell)

518.Gallows Pole (Leadbelly)

519.One Day I'll Walk (New Grass Revival)

520.Summer Of The Silver Comet (Tracy Nelson)

521.Pretty Girls Make Graves (Smiths)

522.How Soon Is Now (")

523.Hand In Glove (")

524.What Difference Does It Make (")

525.Last Night (Strokes)

526.Manhattan Island Serenade (Leon Russell)

527.Of Thee I Sing (")

528.Home Sweet Oklahoma (")

529.Out In The Woods (")

530.Funky Kingston (Toots & The Maytals)

531.54-46 Was My Number (")

532.Tupelo (John Lee Hooker)

533.Boom Boom (")

534.Welcome To The Club (Joe Walsh)

535.Ain't That A Lot Of Love (Taj Mahal)

536.Space Captain (Joe Cocker)

537.Day After Day (Badfinger)

538.No Matter What (")

539.Baby Blue (")

540.Surely (Carole King)

541.That's What You Get For Loving Me (Gordon Lightfoot)

542.Seven Chinese Brothers (REM)

543.Driver 8 (")

544.Radio Free Europe (")

545.Stumble (")

546.Ain't No Use (Moby Grape)

547.Fall On You (")

548.Someday (")

549.8:05 (")

550.Indifference (")

551.Poinciana (Ahmad Jamal)

552.Grandma's Hands (Bill Withers)

553.Is That Jazz? (Gil-Scott Heron)

554.I Hear Music (Chaka Kahn)

555.Let's Call The Whole Thing Off (Billie Holiday)

556.Angel From The Coast (Thin Lizzy)

557.Eight Miles High (Byrds)

558.Chestnut Mare (")

559.Everybody's Been Burned (")

560.Triad (")

561.Reputation (")

562.Come Down In Time (Elton John)

563.Twisted (Lambert, Hendricks & Ross)

564.Cottontail (")

565.Moanin' (")

566.Harpo's Blues (Phoebe Snow)

567.Poetry Man (")

568.Two Fisted Love (")

569.Teach Me Tonight (")

570.Jackie Wilson Said (Van Morrison)

571.Into The Mystic (")

572.And It Stoned Me (")

573.Come Running (")

574.I Will Be There (")

575.B-A-B-Y (Carla Thomas)

576.I Ain't Never (Blue Ridge Rangers)

577.You're The Reason (")

578.Amanda Ruth (Rank & File)

579.Blue Spark (X)

580.The Hungry Wolf (")

581.Because I Do (")

582.We Gotta Get Out Of This Place (Animals)

583.Don't Bring Me Down (")

584.The Wold Is A Ghetto (War)

585.Cisco Kid (")

586.I'll Go Crazy (James Brown)

586.Papa Don't Take No Mess (")

587.Stay In School (")

588.It's A Man's World (")

589.Thoughts About Roxanne (John Mayall)

590.Me And My Woman (")

591.Your Funeral, My Trial (")

592.Alabama March (Peter Green)

593.In The Skies (")

594.Isrealites (Desmond Dekker)

595.Intensified (")

596.It Mek (")

597.Too Much Of Nothing (Peter, Paul & Mary)

598.Shackles And Chains (Arlo Guthrie)

599.Somebody Turned On The Light (")

600.I Know (Barbara George)

Just when you thought Dracula wouldn't rise again...

601. Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except For Me and My Monkey (Beatles)

602. America (Simon and Garfunkel)

603. Night Shift (Bob Marley)

604. The Door Into Summer (The Monkees)

605. Top Of The Pops (The Kinks)

606. Skin And Bone (“)

607. Been Caught Stealing (Jane’s Addiction)

608. 8 A.M. (The Movies)

609. I Won’t Close My Eyes (UB40)

610. Rooster Funeral (Ron Wood & Ronnie Lane)

611. Sorrow, Tears And Blood (Fela Kuti)

612. How D’Ya Do (Gabby Pahinui)

613. Spirit In The Night (Manfred Mann’s Earth Band)

614. Leave It (Mike McGear)

615. It Doesn’t Matter Anymore (Linda Rondstadt)

616. Luxury Liner (Emmylou Harris)

617. Cross Your Heart (The Red Devils)

618. Too Many Cooks (Mick Jagger)

619. Let Me Roll It (Paul McCartney)

620. A Day In The Life (Wes Montgomery)

621. Waitin’ On You (Dave Mason)

622. Hungry Country Girl (Otis Spann w/Fleetwood Mac)

623. Dire Wolf (Grateful Dead)

624. Chains (Beatles)

625. Boys (“)

626. You Got Me Hummin’ (Live) (Sam & Dave)

627. Let Me Be Good To You (Live) (Carla Thomas)

628. Ring Of Fire (Johnny Cash)

628. I’m The Man (Joe Jackson)

629. Cancer (“)

630. Work (Chris Spedding & Peter Frampton)

631. Country Bumpkin (Dave Spinozza)

632. Light Flight (Pentangle)

634. Turn On Your Lovelight (Bobby Blue Bland)

635. Cat Fight (Dance Hall Crashers)

636. Over, Under, Sideways Down (Yardbirds)

637. Twenty Flight Rock (Eddie Cochran)

638. The First Time (Roberta Flack)

639. Marie, Marie (The Blasters)

640. Along Comes Mary (The Association)

641. You And Me (The Moody Blues)

642. Laughing (David Crosby)

643. Traction In The Rain (“)

644. Police And Thieves (Junior Murvin)

645. Neon Knights (Black Sabbath)

646. Rope Ladder To The Moon (Jack Bruce)

647. Theme From An Imaginary Western (“)

648. Never Tell Your Mother She’s Out Of Tune (Ellen McIllwaine)

649. Ain’t Nothing To Me (The Coasters)

650. How High The Moon (Les Paul & Mary Ford)

651. Dark Star (Live) (The Grateful Dead)

652. I Got You (Split Enz)

653. Let It Roll (UFO)

654. Don’t Be Denied (Neil Young)

655. Young Man’s Blues (The Who)

656. The Warmth Of The Sun (The Beach Boys)

657. You’re Gonna Need Me (Albert King)

658. Don’t Burn Down The Bridge (“)

659. Night Rider (Electric Light Orchestra)

660. Lucille (Little Richard)

661. Fodderstompf (Public Image Ltd.)

662. This Could Be The Last Time (Staple Singers)

663. World Weary (Noel Coward)

664. One More For My Baby (Frank Sinatra)

665. Teenage Riot (Sonic Youth)

666. TV (Rose Tattoo)

667. The Way Of The World (Flipper)

668. Up On The Sun (Meat Puppets)

669. Station (“)

670. Born On The Bayou (Credence Clearwater Revival)

671. Fortunate Son (“)

672. Pagan Baby (“)

673. Quit And Split (Shakin’ Pyramids)

674. Havana Moon (Chuck Berry)

675. Sweet Little Sixteen (“)

676. Around And Around (“)

677. Living In The USA (“)

678. Honey What’s Wrong (Jimmy Reed)

679. You Got Me Crying (“)

680. I Only Have Eyes For You (The Tokens)

681. Alberta (Leadbelly)

682. Fortress Around Your Heart (Sting)

683. My Baby Just Cares For Me (Nina Simone)

684. The Thrill Of It All (Roxy Music)

685. Virginia Plain (“)

686. Do The Strand (“)

687. I Talk To The Wind (King Crimson)

678. Lark’s Tongues In Aspic (Live) (“)

679. Choo Choo Mama (Ten Years After)

680. Goodbye T’ Jane (Slade)

681. Ride A White Swan (T. Rex)

682. The Heartbreak (Frankie Miller)

683. Company (Rickie Lee Jones)

684. Human Music (The Soft Boys)

685. The Devil’s Right Hand (Steve Earle)

686. In God’s Country (U2)

687. An Cat Dubh (“)

680. Who Does Lisa Like? (Rachel Sweet)

681. Rock And Roll (The Runaways)

682. I’m So Cool (Carlene Carter)

683. Appalachian Eyes (“)

684. Girl Don’t Tell Me (Beach Boys)

685. Show Me (Joe Tex)

686. Love Street (The Doors)

687. Yes, The River Knows (“)

688. I Can’t Give You Anything But Love (Red & Ruby)

689. Fox On The Run (Bluegrass Parkway)

690. Ride On A Rainbow (Olomana)

691. Open Up (Michael Hurley)

692. Honolulu (Michel Murphy)

693. Drinking Champagne (Myra English)

694. Mama’s Little Jewel (Mott The Hoople)

695. All The Way From Memphis (“)

696. One Of The Boys (“)

697. Don’t Let Go (Jerry Garcia)

698. A Hard Rain’s A Gonna Fall (Bob Dylan)

699. Ballad Of Hollis Brown (“)

700. The Lonesome Death Of Hattie Carroll (“)

701. Honey Pie (Beatles)

702. Carry On (Live) (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

703. Find The Cost Of Freedom (")

704. Dark Hollow (Grateful Dead)

705. Come Down In Time (Elton John) (yeah, I missed it initially...)

706. Lenny (Stevie Ray Vaughn)

707. Mary Had A Little Lam (")

708. Look At Little Sister (")

709. Hard To Be (Vaughn Brothers)

710. Flood In Houston (Savoy Brown)

711. Stay With Me Baby (")

712. Give Me A Penny (")

713. Made Up My Mind (")

714. Stay While The Night Is Young (")

715. White Line Fever (Flying Burrito Brothers)

716. Honey Bee (Muddy Waters)

717. I Am A Pilgrim (Byrds)

718. Reputation (")

719. Triad (")

720. Ret Hot (Billy Lee Riley)

721. Stella (Robert Palmer)

722. Dr. Zhivago's Train (")

723. The Best Of Both Worlds (")

724. If You Could Read My Mind (Gordon Lightfoot)

725. Did She Mention My Name (")

726. Teenage Kicks (The Undertones)

727. Turning Japanese (The Vapors)

728. High Cost Of Low Living (Allman Brothers)

729. Dreams (")

730. Like A Lover (Sergio Mendes & Brazil '66)

731. So Many Starts (")

732. Something So Right (Paul Simon)

733. American Tune(")

734. Misty Rains And Lehua (Na Leo O Pilimehana)

735. Peaches En Regalia (Frank Zappa)

736. Haven't We Met (Kenny Rankin)

737. Marie (")

738, Ain't No Free (NRBQ)

739. Good Shepherd (Jefferson Airplane)

740. Bear Melt (")

741, Wichita Lineman (Glen Campbell)

742. People Say (The Meters)

743. Girl From The North Country (Bob Dylan)

744. Be Thankful For What You Got (William DeVaughn)

745. Saturday In The Park (Chicago)

746. Fresh As A Sweet Sunday Morning (Bert Jansch)

747. Kiss From A Rose (Seal)

748. Because (Beatles)

749. Trouble (Little Feat)

750. Good Morning (Beatles)

751. Lucielle (Everly Brothers)

752. Jolene (Dolly Parton)

751. Tiger Rag (Jeff Beck w/Imelda May)

752. Please Mister Jailer (Jeff Beck w/Imelda May)

753. You Inspire Me (Nick Lowe)

754. The Spy (The Doors)

755. Wedding Dress (Pentangle)

756. Rosemary Lane (Bert Jansch)

757. One World (Dire Straits)

758. Why Worry (")

759. The Range War (live)(Todd Rundgren)

760. In A Silent Way (Miles Davis)

761. Song For My Father (Horace Silver)

762. Bright Sized Life (Pat Metheny)

763. What Do I Get? (Buzzcocks)

764. Brilliant Mistake (Elvis Costello)

765. True Love (Carl Perkins)

766. Sweetheart's A Stranger (")

767. September Gurls (Big Star)

768. California Man (The Move)

769. World Where You Live (Crowded House)

770. Eternity (Imedla May)

771. Rockin Around In NYC (Marshall Crenshaw)

772. Shattered (Rolling Stones)

773. A Dream Goes On Forever (Todd Rundgren)

774. Stuck In The Middle (Replacements) (NOTE: This is NOT the song "Stuck In The Middle With You" by Stealers Wheel, OR "Stuck In The Middle Of You" by...never mind.)

775. Where Can It Go? (Robert Plant)

776. Take A Giant Step (Taj Mahal)

777. Just For You (Peter Green)

778. The Story In Your Eyes (Moody Blues)

779. Hide Your Colors (Jayhawks)

780. Find A River (Lowell George)

781. He Was The King (Neil Young)

782. Train In The Distance (Paul Simon)

783. Night In The City (Joni Mitchell)

784. Homeward Bound (Simon & Garfunkel)

785. I Used To Be A King (Graham Nash)

786. Since I Held You (The Cars)

787. I Won't Close My Eyes (UB40)

788. Space Zydeco (Buckwheat Zydeco)

789. Tears Tears Tears (T-Bone Burnett)

790. Barracuda (Heart)

781. The Kind Of Love That Shows (The Movies)

782. Martha My Dear (Beatles)

783. Over My Head (Fleetwood Mac)

784. I Trip Through Your Wires (U2)

785. Has My Fire Really Gone Out? (Paul Weller)

786. Angel (Footsteps) (Jeff Beck)

787. From Four Until Late (Robert Johnson)

788. Ruby Tuesday (Rolling Stones)

789. Never Tell Your Mother She's Out Of Tune (Ellen McIllwaine)

790. Restless In Mind (Wendy Waldman)

791. World's Worst Loser (George Jones)

792. I Am In Love (Crowded House)

793. Fuji-san (Patti Smith)

794. Close Up The Honky Tonks (Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen)

795. World Turning (Fleetwood Mac)

796. Ain't Gonna Give Up On Love (Stevie Ray Vaughn)

797. Day After Day (Pretenders)

798. Rattlesnake (Replacements)

799. Throw Your Arms Around Me (Crowded House)

800. Listen To Her Heart (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers)

801. Don't Worry About The Government (Talking Heads)

802. Sulphur To Sugarcane (Elvis Costello)

803. Kinder Murder (")

804. Moon Over Bourbon Street (Sting)

805. Consider Me Gone (")

806. Find Him (Cassandra Wilson)

807. If You Don't Want My Love (Bobby Womack)

808. Reconsider Baby (Eric Clapton)

809. Lay Down Sally (")

810. Two Fingers (Jake Bugg)

811. (Be Yourself) Be Real (Al Kooper)

812. I Fall In Love Too Easily (Linda Ronstadt)

813. Cars And Girls (Prefab Sprout)

814. Car Wheels On A Gravel Road (Lucinda Williams)

815. Changed The Locks (")

816. Some Kinda Love (Velvet Underground)

817. Get Some (KD Lang)

818. Gloria (U2)

819. Blue Eyes (Elton John)

820. Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress (The Hollies)

821. Bus Stop (")

823. Trial By Fire (Hot Tuna)

824. Easy Now (")

825. You Can Touch (Crowded House)

826. The Moon Is Made Of Gold (Rickie Lee Jones)

827. Lapdog (")

828. Soon Forgotten (Muddy Waters)

829. Beside You (Van Morrison)

That's the imaginary playlist for the imaginary radio station KJIM, broadcasting nothing but songs I approve of 24/7 through your imagination. While only 800 may seem restrictive, allow me to inquire whether your own (real) local oldies station actually plays 800 different songs? Or is their playlist actually a lot more narrow? Anyhow, don't be surprised if I add more to this list only sparingly. For now I feel like giving this a break because it's gotten to the point where every time I think of a song I have to check this whole list to make sure it isn't already here.

We all self medicate in hope to ail our self diagnosed and self perpetuated illnesses.

Fox squirrels at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor on Wednesday January 11th, 2023. It is also the day I make sure I hook up my mange patients with their medicated pecans. Some of them are starting to show some good improvement, and that is nice. Here is wishing you joy, health and peace wherever you are.

Flicker gave me a heap of trouble yesterday, woudn't let me upload anything, or favor and leave comments (I was able to comment on some, it was very selective).

On top of it all, I have a cold :(

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My employers have certainly gotten their money's worth out of me this week. We've had a little over 50 boarders (this includes geriatric cats and hospitalized cats). Boarders require not only feeding, cleaning cages and laundering bedding, but they involve doing services on many of them including exams, vaccines, blood work, nail trims, ear cleanings, giving fluids under the skin and medicating.

On average, I'd say that 10% of boarders develop some sort of medical problem that requires calls to the owners and then treatments (things like sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea, not eating...). Then we had a cat yesterday who went into cardiac/respiratory distress. She was in a large cage with her two siblings and they each had "hidy-hole" beds. They all seemed to be relaxed and doing fine until yesterday when Popcorn started laying on her side and having very heavy, labored breathing - almost like she was taking agonal breaths. She required emergency, life-saving measures, calls to the owners, oxygen, chest x-rays... The owner had boarded her cats because of work being done on her house that she thought would be stressful to her cats but when she heard about Popcorn she rushed right over to pick them up and take them home - essentially to say good-bye to Popcorn before euthanizing her.

In addition to the boarders we were overbooked with appointments (we were closed on the 4th of July and everyone in the world who owns a cat decided that their cat was dying on the 5th and 6th of July and needed to bring their cats right out to the vet - Immediately!).

Finally, we had many new boarders that I wanted to take pictures of for their files and to send to their owners along with updates on how their cats were doing.

All of this is not necessarily to complain about my job but to explain why I had no time this week to take pictures of my own cats but I did want something to post for Happy Caturday. So I rushed out this morning, found some shadows and took some pictures.

Happy Caturday: light and shadows

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Hi all you animal lovers.

This is pretty simple... Please tell ten people to each tell a further ten today!

The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble getting enough people to click on it daily so they can meet their quota of getting free food donated every day to abused and neglected animals. It takes less than a minute (about 15 seconds) to go to their site and click on the purple box 'fund food for animals for free'.

This doesn't cost you a thing. Their corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate food to abandoned/neglected animals in exchange for advertising.

Here's the web site! Please pass it along. www.theanimalrescuesite.com/

Please tell 10 people!!

I saw Stephen Venkman and others had posted a pic and this info and just passing it along...

This pic is of Rock and Scruffy.

When Scruffy's Mom got sick and couldn't feed her babies Rock helped raise the four kittens. The vet couldn't believe how Rock (then only 11 months old)stood with his head on the examination table licking each one as they got their examination and shots. Once they got them home he continued to clean and stimulate them until they were out of danger.He would lay surrounding the kittens as they were bottle fed and medicated and he was always ready to comfort them and never trying to steal their food. When they started to get around he shared his food with them and played with them outside keeping them all in sight. Scruffy weighed only 7 ounces when the others weighed a pound but Rock wouldn't let her die.

~Fin

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Common Langur Presbytis entellus:

The gray langurs are a group of Old World monkeys and make up the entirety of the genus Semnopithecus.

Gray langurs are large and fairly terrestrial, inhabiting open wooded habitats and urban areas on the Indian subcontinent. Until recently they were considered one species, Semnopithecus entellus; now seven distinct species are recognized. When only one species was recognized, it was also called the Hanuman Langur (named after the Hindu vanara divinity Hanuman), the Common Langur and the Entellus Langur.

Gray langurs feed on leaves, fruit, buds and flowers. Their diet, however, is highly seasonable, with mature leaves being eaten only as a fall-back food during the winter months. In the summer, especially before the monsoon season, they are highly frugivorous. They also supplement their diet with insects (up to 25% in some months), tree bark and gum. Their diet is strychnine-rich, and as such, self-medicate themselves with the gum of Sterculia urens, which contains a known laxative (prescribed as 'Normacol' in British hospitals)

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Hot early Summer day in Ann Arbor. Saw lots of fox squirrels out and about in Ann Arbor on Tuesday July 9th, 2019 at the University of Michigan. So all sorts of things going on. I did not see "Patches O'Houlihan" today. Patches is a squirrel who had lost most of her fur because of mange on the Law Quad. I reached out to the Friends of Wildlife Michigan and they connected me with someone who has worked up some medicated pecans for me to feed the squirrels. I did see "Justin" - named for the youngest team member on the dodgeball team that Patches coaches - and he has both treatments. I did see "Steve the Pirate" again and gave him the second medicated pecan so all three are set for their initial treatment for mange. Steve the Pirate has something on his left paw - and a bald patch on his left side. Even got my first squirrel pancake of the summer! Taken on Wednesday July 10th, 2019.

Medicated baths help keep his skin less itchy. Last night the girls came to say goodbye to this special boy as they are getting ready to continue on their adventures across the U.S.

Thank you Michelle and Charlotte :-)

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I’m just an ordinary human

But I don’t feel so ordinary today

I’m just a picture perfect nothing

Sometimes I medicate

I’ll be a picture perfect human

Before the sun goes down today

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A critique about self-medication, it was in my idea notebook long time ago but I took the photo today because my lack of ideas...

...both the cat and the picture.

Chauncey was one of the first cats I photographed - way back at the beginning of June - for our FB page at work. He was boarding with us and at the time he was almost a nonentity. He was neither extremely mean nor friendly so no one had strong feelings about him one way or the other. He ate well and had formed stool so he wasn't a worry that we had to monitor closely. He's 14 and so was neither a young cat who wanted to get out of his cage and play nor was he a geriatric cat who needed to be medicated and needed lots of encouragement to eat and to move around. He was pretty much invisible.

He's been back to board with us for a couple days each month since then so I've gotten to know him and he's now one of my favorite cats in the entire practice. He's very cute even though he's not a stand out. He loves attention but doesn't seek it. He loves to get out of his cage and explore and will even follow me around but never asks to be let out. I now take pictures of him almost daily when he's with us and send them to his owners, who it turns out, are completely besotted with him and miss him terribly when they're away.

So in the end, he is cherished at home and adored when he comes to board with us.

I may not be on Flickr much over the weekend because I still have 92% of Tess of the D'Urbervilles to read for book group before Monday evening!

After a long day of running errands and a late lunch, my husband and I were looking forward to some relaxation. I had gone to one of the rooms on the opposite end of the house, when I heard my husband banging on the door and shouting, “What are you doing, get out of here, shoo, go away!” I ran to see what was going on with thoughts racing through my head of a would-be home invader! At first glance, I didn’t see anyone. Worriedly, I asked, “What happened, who was out here?” My husband replied emphatically and with a worried tone in his voice, “It’s a squirrel and look what it did!” It was then that I saw one of my favorite, clay flowerpots, smashed in pieces, the soil from inside it, and the flowers strewn all over the porch! Next, I noticed the “guilty looking” culprit, a young, Eastern Gray Squirrel, clinging to a Halloween-themed blanket that was covering of an old, small chest-of-drawers used for storing various garden tools that is located on the far side of the porch. The young squirrel was hiding on the backside of the chest-of-drawers, much like squirrels do when they are trying to blend into a tree trunk that they scoot up when frightened. It would move down near the base of its new-found hideout, using the decorative blanket to hold onto. Alternately, it would hide in a wound-up electrical cord that had been placed behind the chest, to which my Halloween lights were plugged into. In addition, you could hear the squirrel rustling around and chewing on an old umbrella that it had also knocked down behind the chest in the commotion. Every now and again it would climb to the top of the chest-of-drawers, to peek out, then dive back down, out of sight. My husband and I tried several times more, to bang on the door, use various long objects including a yardstick, a mop handle, and a painter’s pole to gently nudge it out of it’s hiding place and off the porch, but to no avail! It would squeak, run around the porch in an erratic manner, climb the brick wall, or briefly run off the porch as if to finally leave, then run right back behind the chest-of-drawers. By this time, I was getting concerned that this was not normal squirrel behavior and considering that it could be sick and therefore potentially could bite us if we continued our efforts to drive it away. Our local police department has an Animal Control Unit, so I gave a call to the non-emergency number and had to repeat my story twice to the incredulous dispatcher, who asked, “You have a what and where is it?” She said that she would send an officer over to check it out. No doubt, she was probably thinking I was senile or medicated or both and perhaps taking bets in jest, with the other dispatchers that #1. There was no squirrel and that I was hallucinating or #2. If there was a squirrel, it would be long gone by the time an officer arrived.

Meanwhile, I returned to the door to wait and watch for the officer and take photos of the squirrel as “evidence” of its existence. It actually further “incriminated” itself once, by creeping out to sniff the soil and broken flowerpot, then ran right back to its “hideout! The “Animal Control Officer” arrived within five minutes, wearing his mask, and stepped right up to look for the furry, little marauder, who popped its head up for a brief face-to-face appearance, then promptly hid again. My husband, being concerned for the officer’s safety and not wanting to see him get bit, if indeed the squirrel went on the offensive, suggested he get something that would afford him protection. The officer agreed and returned to his vehicle for a large net on a long pole. Officer B (not his full name, to protect his identity) set to work, moving all obstructions or potential other hiding spots for the squirrel and next moved the chest-of-drawers! The crouched squirrel ran right between the officer’s legs and ran circles around the porch. He gently prodded the squirrel off the porch for a moment, but it ran back up again and crouched momentarily under the bench. He prodded it once more and finally, it fled, but only a few feet away into the flower garden nearby. The officer followed the squirrel, who finally took to a full run, down the street and out of sight! We gave profuse thanks to Officer B, asking him if this was “the nuttiest call he’s ever had.” He replied that it ranked among the more unusual, but that actually he had a call earlier in the day from a lady who had a bat in her attic! He was able to capture it with the very same net-on-a-pole approach that he used to coax the squirrel away. He told us that he kept the bat in the net and drove it out of town to a safer location! All’s well that ends well and no harm was done to the animal or humans! *This is a completely true story!

I always fail to see the little things in front of me,

The things that mean so much to you,

A way to let you know

That I appreciate the way you always tolerate,

But sometimes when I medicate,

Frustration in you shows me how you feel.

Staind - "Devil"

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