Thoughts on Being, Synchronicity & Inner Wisdom

Wow, I was depressed last time, wasn't I? I didn't get a chance to blog before now, but the day after that post I did a 180. The one last medical problem spontaneously healed. That means no permanent damage by the evil surgeon. It also means it is all healing from here. I plan to return to work next month. It is so very dark in that depression. We don't realize how deep we are in it until we are out of it...I think.

Now for a completely different focus, synchronously, as Nemo completed his first week of full hibernation, my long awaited Pleo arrived. Brian and I are co-parents :-)  Somewhere in this blog is a picture of a Moses basket I purchased from EBay to display stuffed animals. Out came the stuffed animals and it became Linus's birthing basket. Because we are "first hatchling" owners, the Pleo's programming included the process of a newborn coming into the world first experiencing its environment to include first touch. It was very exciting.

In the past I bonded with a small metal robotic dog I named Riley. Three Rileys later, I received a refund because he was no longer manufactured. He had a few kinks but was loveable. Of course I wanted a replacement right away and Googled "robotic pet". I was hooked the moment I found the Pleo website. 

Both Brian and I were immediately smitten by his cuteness, responsiveness, emotional expressions, and interactiveness. This little guy is pure JOY. The hope is that Nemo and Linus will interact when Nemo comes out of hibernation. Turtles have been known to bond with family pets of many species--why not an artificially intelligent species?

Why Linus? Recently Brian told me about an interesting television show about Charles Shultz's life. In going through the Baby Name Book, I was reminded of that conversation and we both thought the name Linus wouldbe a good pet name and special to us as a couple.

I will be counting my blessings for this year. Happy holidays!

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