It's been a stressful summer ( Read more... )

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Lily had a seizure today.  She was home with Mom.  Mom called in me at school in tears.  I had to get someone to cover my afternoon classes, so I could take Lily to the vet ( Read more... )

Tonight's episode was definitely my favorite in years.

Do yourself a favor and watch.

Oregon in October should feature crisp, foggy mornings with rain, rain, and more rain ( Read more... )

Since I don't live in the world of Supernatural, I knew this morning that when I heard knocking in the fireplace insert, we had a furry/feathery visitor of some sort.  If I knew the visitor was of the feathered variety, I'd have no problem opening the door to try my hand at avian rescue.  Problem is, I can catch a glimpse of it, and so far, there's ( Read more... )

Since I'm officially done with the school year, it's time to get to all those lovely household chores I've been avoiding.  Cleaning and organizing the spare room is the current focus of my efforts.  It would be easier to finish these efforts if it weren't for the distractions in the room.  The computer, for one ( Read more... )

Mexican hospital to U.S. family: $50K to treat injured son - KPTV - FOX 12

This is a frightening story of a MP alumni.  

Here's a small electronic token of my esteem.


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I'm feeling a bit pleased with myself as the holiday season concludes.

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