So glad to hear your wrist is more comfortable, haven't ever heard of anyone with an allergy to newsprint before, I suppose its better than an allergy to chocolate! If your dog has finally got the message about the tissues, perhaps it was worth the discomfort.
Don't worry about being at week 8, just keep going at these little blocks as often as you can. They don't do themselves, but its very rewarding when you get a handful done. Rome wasn't built in a day, after all.
Has anyone seen anything from Esq recently? I haven't and I just hope she is OK.