Tree update: It’s upright, drinking some water (although not as much as before the cat incident), and has been fastened with metal wires to a nearby radiator.

The cat still looks guilty whenever he walks over by it.

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Cholesterol update: I’m still not on Lipitor. Discussions with relatives once associated with Lipitor’s manufacturer have brought to light the fact it’s generally not a drug one goes on just temporarily. Instead, despite what my doctor said, most who take it end up being stuck on it. For the time being I’ve resorted to eating oatmeal at least once a day and cutting out almost all animal products. Blah.

The search for alternatives continues.