For the past 6 years, and for 16 years before that, coming home has meant a small animal was excited to see me. So excited that she followed me around until I sat still or laid down for long enough for her to occupy my lap ( Read more... )

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Just watched the gold medal game.

Very pleased with our teams…the women and the men.

However…not pleased with the Canadian Olympic Committee and their "We are winter" slogan. I am quite sure that is the reason it is snowing here in Victoria today!

...real life seems to be kicking my arse. That, and I spend too much time on Huffington Post, arguing with thickheaded conservatives who think women and gay people are inferior beings. I need to stop the madness ( Read more... )

When I turned onto the highway this morning, all seemed rosy. The traffic was light, I got up to speed in the merge lane without having to brake or accelerate to fit in, the lane was nice and clear and the sun was shining. Things went well...for about a kilometre. Then I felt a smack, and jolted toward the ditch. Pulled back into the lane, ( Read more... )

My daughter moved to Jasper yesterday...arrived at 8;30 pm ( Read more... )

I seem to have a slight obsession with nasturtiums lately: putting them in salads, drawing them, taking photos. Dunno why...unless it's because they look so darn cheery ( Read more... )

So...I've been an empty-nester for 3 1/2 hours. I don't like it ( Read more... )

Back in March, I bought the Pandigital Novel ereader. Full colour, holds thousands of books, music, pictures and videos. Can access the web via Wi-Fi, nine inch screen, not too heavy. I am very happy. I load it up and carry it everywhere. I love it ( Read more... )