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People whose lives are barren and insecure seem to show a greater willingness to obey than people who are self-sufficient and self-confident. To the frustrated, freedom from responsibility is more attractive than freedom from restraint. They are eager to barter their independence for relief from the burdens of willing, deciding and being responsible for inevitable failure. They willingly abdicate the directing of their lives to those who want to plan, command and shoulder all responsibility. Moreover, submission by all to a supreme leader is an approach to their ideal of equality. In time of crisis, during floods, earthquakes, epidemics, depressions and wars, separate individual effort is of no avail, and people of every condition are ready to obey and follow a leader. To obey is the the only firm point in a chaotic day-to-day existence.
-- Eric Hoffler, The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements

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Toby came home from the hospital last night. Unfortunately, intensive IV fluid therapy didn't help him much; his kidneys are not going to function any better. It's nice to have him back home, and I'm sure he's happier at home than in the hospital. Hopefully, with continued fluid therapy at home, he'll have a few more months before his quality of life will be deteriorated and we'll send him mercifully to the Rainbow Bridge. I'm just giving him all the love and attention he deserves.

I finally got to talk to Brian on the phone yesterday, and he's made plans to come visit on Tuesday. I'm excited! I always enjoy being with Brian, especially when we can just relax and talk, walk on the beach, and eat stolen avocados.

posted on Saturday, April 30, 2005 12:18 PM

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# re: Buying Time 5/2/2005 11:33 PM Nathan

I'm glad Toby is home Jan. I'm sure he is happier there.

I know how enormously emotional it can be to have your pet go through serious stuff like that. It's really like you have a child who you are caring for and you love so much.

Sending much love your way,

-Nathan

# re: Buying Time 5/3/2005 7:54 AM Jan

Thank you, Nathan. Some people don't understand those parental feelings where companion animals are concerned. I'm glad that you do.

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