I miss my dogs SO much and began looking into becoming a dog walker. Every place has an application that I would need to provide personal references on. They basically want to be able to call people who can vouch for me as a compassionate dog owner/handler. If anyone is willing to be a reference for me, I would greatly appreciate it. Just send me a ( Read more... )

Got one? Got more? Want to tell me about your experiences? I have finally decided to overcome my fear and get one but want to overly prepare myself.

After spending the evening in the kitchen making shrimp and chicken etouffee, I relaxed with The Big Easy. I looked all over this damn town for a King Cake with absolutely no luck but I did learn of a tasty little pastry called paczki that is traditionally eaten this same time of year. It is Polish in origin and is basically a filled donut but the ( Read more... )

My beloved yet elderly skunk, Trinity, left this realm today. I was not ready, as we never are. I said goodbye as it began to snow and today has been just plain numb. Everything is so surreal. I have had her for 6 years and she has been an angel from the day she came into my life. She was an ambassador for the skunk world and she did her fair share ( Read more... )

I will not be going home for Turkey day. So, what to do? I hate turkey, so it was not a hard decision to skip the traditional fare. I decided since I would not be going South, I would bring the South here ( Read more... )

I am going to see my grandmother!!! For those who do not know, she is my favorite person on the planet and the best news is she does not even know I am coming. It is going to be a complete surprise for her for Xmas. Jesse has an interview with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (yay engineering degree) and the company is paying to fly him out, putting him ( Read more... )

I just have to take a moment to remark at how hilarious I find the human psyche. If you have an ad on a site to meet other people like yourself, or to find a mate/date/friend, etc...Do you not owe it to yourself as well as others to be honest and frank about certain expectations so as to cast out the chaff, per se? And why is it that if you do just ( Read more... )

I can NOT believe this baby is mine, all mine. Well, I have to teach someone how to take photos in trade, but that's fun anyhow! I think I am going to carry it as well as the film SLR as a back-up. That also gives me instant access to both lenses I own in case I want to take a photo fast without changing out lenses. Next I will take a look at ( Read more... )

Ok, as if there is not enough to do here already...I was wandering around the web looking at local venues and shows coming to the area and all I can say is HOLY COW *insert choice expletive, actually*. I hear all the news of how bad the local economy is, how industry is declining and people are moving out and it is so hard to believe when you are ( Read more... )

The big D is finally over and I can be free to blog away once again. a LOT has happened in the last year. You all know I moved to FL a little over a year ago. I am now in Michigan for a spell and am really enjoying it. I am in Ann Arbor and am absolutely loving it so far. I came here because a dear friend is a grad student at the Univ of Michigan ( Read more... )