That was a first.  Loucious bit me!  I found out the hard way he has a trigger spot on his head, so when I kissed him goodnight, his instincts kicked in, and he took a big bite out of my neck.  Not a gentle love nip, either; more like a vampire puncturing deep, drawing blood.  I was startled and dazed; then in pain.  There was torn skin and a swollen bruise.  I did what first aid I could, and barely slept.

In the morning, I looked like “the other guy”, as in, “you should see the other guy!”  Of course Loucious probably had no idea, and greeted me profusely as usual.  It wasn’t his fault.  I just learned that dogs, like people, have unconscious triggers to be aware of.  Even your best friend.

It was gorgeous and warm out, after the deluge.  L and I went outside and looked/sniffed around.  Then L, who turns out to be a “diggy doggy”, helped me hand-cultivate and rake the veg garden some more.  The leaf cover is now lovely homegrown “leafgro”.  A bit more turning over and hoeing, and it should be good for seeding, plus adding to other beds.

Feeling a little injured and weak, I left once Avdi got home.  After a shower, I slept for hours.  Then I started writing, not even noticing that blood was pouring out of me!  At least it didn’t get on my laptop!  This will probably leave a scar, earned in the line of dog duty.  I thought about posting a photo, but it’s too gross and gory.

Crocuses have begun!  Daffodils are about to explode!  I needed to trim Y’s leggy flowers (to put energy back into the plants), so here are bachelor’s buttons.  The fireworks begin!  This is my time!  Even a were-dog can’t stop me.