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Akismet Hates You
I have no idea what happened to piss Akismet off, but suddenly it hates all of my regular commentors. If your comments are suddenly being sent to spammer purgatory with the fake rolex peddlers and the cheap viagra sellers, try not to take it personally. I’m doing my best to sort through them all and […]
Pug hits ‘rock’ bottom
This spring, just before Simon and Teddy went to their new homes, they developed a favorite game. One of them would go outside, get a piece of pea gravel, and bring it back into the house, and then they’d both take turns batting it all over the floor and then pouncing on it like it […]
When Life Imitates Facebook
I posted this as my Facebook status last night: I just heard gunshots outside, and my first thought was “OMG, phone the police”. Then Sean reminded me we live in the country, where people HUNT. I still think it might be Bloods vs Crips, Amish style. Today I read this, on the CBS News website: […]
Butters’ Babies Weekend Update
I went for a visit with the Butters’ babies, and discovered Lyra (aka Princess Screamy Pants) and her brother Hammy hanging half way out of their wading pool, ready to make a break for freedom. Their brother, who I’m politely referring to as “Big Boy”, instead of as the more accurate “Fatty Pants”, was content […]
Dock Diving
Dock diving is a relatively new canine sport, emerging in about 2000, apparently after it was featured on ESPN as a ‘filler’ sport at the Great Outdoor Games. In brief, think of Dock Diving as a water based long jump for dogs. Dogs leap off of the platform (or Dock) to retrieve their bumper from […]
Tessa’s Necklace
Designed by metalsmith Christen Largent, the front says “Tessa, beloved now and forever”, with her birthstone, a Citrine. The reverse has her dates. It is on a hand hammered chain long enough to sit close to my heart, which is where I carry her.