Dogs, grief and gratitude
Our year ended on a sad note as we said goodbye to our sweet old girl, Sarah. She was our coffee-loving, bean crunching girl. We got her in 1999, the same year we bought our house. Howie and I both grew up with dogs and loved them, but as renters we’d not been able to [...]
Pit bull terriers get a bad rap
This is a great video. The family’s pit bull bugged his owner frantically until he came with him to find out what was bothering him. The dog saved the baby’s life. This family has had their children saved by pit bulls not once, but twice. There’s a reason Staffordshire bull terriers, a foundation for the [...]
Make a noise like a frog!
A six year old went to the hospital with her grandmother to visit her Grandpa. When they got to the hospital, she ran ahead of her Grandma and burst into her Grandpa’s room… “Grandpa, Grandpa,” she said excitedly, “As soon as Grandma comes into the room, make a noise like a frog!” “What?” said her [...]
Christmas dénouement
We had a good Christmas. Christmas Eve, my parents and two of Howie’s brothers came over to my mother-in-law’s (downstairs at our house). We had the usual ham, baked beans, macaroni salad, and desserts. My mom and I visited with Nancy while the guys played euchre. Christmas day, Howie’s other brother and his wife came [...]
My Santa Baby
Howie’s my Santa Baby. Taken with my T-Mobile G1, posted using the awesome app, Pixelpipe.
Scrabble Express game great when you’re short on time
Howie and I found a great new game at Target last night. It’s not brand new, but a variation on Scrabble called Scrabble Express. They market it as being a 20-minute game. Scrabble isn’t the only express version out there, though. There are several Hasbro express games available, including Monopoly, Clue, Sorry, and Battleship. Howie [...]
I’m a poor 1930′s wife
Ruh-roh. Thanks to Elle and Tami, I’ve learned that I am not a very good 1930′s wife! Horrendous test, this! 41 As a 1930s wife, I am Poor Take the test! …But in my defense, I think I’m a pretty darned good 2000′s wife. For one, I am one who reacts with pleasure and delight [...]
