Why didn't they do this earlier?

I had my annual gyn exam this morning, which includes the ritual of the breast exam and the pelvic (and rectal now that I'm 50, it seems, but I recall when every gyn exam included the rectal so that was no biggie). The wonderful innovation? The horrid paper blouse, sans closures, made of very rippable paper toweling, was gone. ( the alternative, and the more on the doctor visit )

Next up: mammogram scheduled for Friday (ugh!).

Maybe she does belong here...

Just a few minutes ago Fish came over to play with Fred. All evening he's continued to hiss at her at every approach--the smell of the vet hospital (imperceptible to me) was really long-lasting.

Whoops, one more growl. Maybe that was "Kitten, you're a pest" and not "Who are you, you smell funny."

Agatha has used the funny smell to re-invigorate the hissing she never completely dropped. I think she, a natural beta, is trying hard to retain seniority over the newcomer. So far it's working...