Day 24: Homecoming Week

Day 24:  Woody will spend the next few days visiting old haunts in his hometown.  This is the house where he grew up.  It's currently vacant, insect infested and badly in need of repair.  The old swing and the front perch have been removed, and the interior is in shambles from damage done by vultures and loons in the hood who use it as a crack house.  The family tree has been drilled, clawed and hammered into a pile of sawdust.      

Day 21: Dermatologist Visit

Day 21:  Dermatologist appt.  Dr. Tso examined Woody's torso for infection and decided he needs cosmetic surgery.  We opted for a navel piercing with interchangeable decorative elements.  Woody is now sporting a vintage Lone Ranger button to hide the abdominal stain.  He didn't squawk once, yet the process was lengthy and looked painful.  Next, we stopped at our favorite local diner for lunch.  Nothing like a soothing bowl of "Mmm Mmm Good" chicken soup.  Woody took a selfie with the owners.

Day 20: Agoraphobia

Day 20:  Woody has developed agoraphobia.  He stays in the house and plays solitaire for hours without a break.  The group therapy session wasn't as beneficial as we had hoped.  We meet with the dermatologist tomorrow.  Hoping a diagnosis to cure or disguise the abdominal stain will boost his self confidence.

Day 19: Art Therapy

Day 19:  Art Therapy tomorrow.  Woody has spent endless hours researching a variety of styles, mediums and subject matter to discover which techniques work for him.  After much experimentation, he decided the excruciating detail employed by John James Audubon was too restricting, and is now exhibiting a strong Georgia O'Keeffe influence.  Big paper, big brushes, big ideas...just wondering where we'll store those over sized canvases.

Day 18: Waiting by the Phone

Day 18: Good grief. Woody spent most of the day waiting for call backs from more celebrities. The call from Ellen really gave him a big head. He mentioned potential interest from Dr. Oz, Judge Judy, Dr. Phil and even Donald Trump for an appearance on Celebrity Apprentice. I think he needs a reality show, but I don't want to egg him on.

Day 17: Group Therapy

Day 17:  The psychiatrist suggested we get a small group of other unfortunate attack victims together for a group therapy session.  Turns out Maggie has a rather diverse collection of former friends who are willing to share their lows as well as their remarkable triumphs.  They seem to have a positive outlook inspite of their disabilities.  We're hoping Woody's attitude will improve after the discussion group meets.

Day 15: 3 Pinocchios

Day 15: Today, we visited the psychologist. Woody received 3 Pinocchios when he tried to answer the questions about his true mental state. Not a good sign...not to mention there are now possible transgender tendencies surfacing.

Maggie gets a new friend

Maggie is so excited to have a new friend,