Tearing my hair out

My poor cat has a urinary tract infection. He went from acting weird Friday night to peeing outside the box on Sunday morning, and lo and behold: a tiny, healthy bladder, but he's got inflammation in there somewhere. The emergency vet in Raritan was really good, but damn was that expensive. So now I'm giving him wet Prescription Diet twice a day with a painkiller and a relaxant for his bladder, along with water and catnip oil mixed in, and I'm adding catnip oil to his drinking bowl to get him to DRINK GODDAMMIT. And I'm shooting liquid Clavamox down his throat twice a day. The "amox" in Clavamox is amoxicillin, to which I am allergic, along with all other penicillin derivatives. He managed to spit some onto my hand a few minutes ago, but I think I washed it off in time. I'll be watching out for blisters, though. Yes, blisters. Hives are only if I ingest it.

We have extra litter boxes set up around the house. Now if only I could make my poor baby understand why it hurts when he pees, and that it will be over soon.

Basics

Some basics to keep in mind for those young people who wish to be punk musicians:

1) You may not employ stylists, hairdressers, makeup artists, or manicurists. Professional haircuts are acceptable, but bad ones done by your family, friends, or self are preferred.
2) You may not do anything specifically kid-friendly until you have been performing for at least ten years.
3) All music and lyrics must be written by band members, with the exception of the occasional cover.
4) No song may be longer than four minutes. Two and a half is preferred.
5) You must be able to quote lyrics from, and discuss the historical significance of, the following: the Ramones, the SexPistols, the Clash, Black Flag, Blondie, the Talking Heads, Iggy and the Stooges, the New York Dolls, MC5. This is not an exhaustive list and you should know that.
6) You must be able to demonstrate adherence to the D.I.Y. aesthetic and ethic.
7) You may not rap. Nor may you use drum machines. Synthesizers are questionable at best and should only be used by those with at least ten years experience.
8) You must know what the hell Vivienne Westwood has to do with music.
9) Same goes for Hilly Kristal.
10) And Legs McNeil.

These are only starting points. Please do not limit your research to these topics. There is a world of information to explore!

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Hokay. Kitty is drugged for the night. Laundry is done. Dishes are done (thanks to Justin who took pity on busy, busy me). Car insurance is paid. PA Ren Faire photos are uploaded. All I have to do is make my lunches for the week.