animal lover, gardener, knitter, and gourmet cook
 

thunder in the valley

Brian and I took the day off so we could spend the afternoon downtown. We mostly walked around and checked out the bikes. We also watched the Balls of Steel Stunt Team do their stuff. Jake really enjoyed that. There was supposed to be an Orange County Choppers display in …

jobs & dogs

I’ve been full-time for a little over a week and already it sucks. Actually, the days I work at home aren’t too bad because I get off at 3:30, which is only 30 minutes later than I used to get off work, but the days I go to the office, …

father’s day

Despite the heat, it was a nice afternoon. My parents came over for a cookout today (Brian’s parents spent the weekend in New York at his sister’s place). I made a ton of food. Well, I got a bunch of food ready, and Brian grilled it. (that’s what Dads are …

dogs

It’s been a doggy kind of week. I ended up taking yesterday off because I couldn’t get an appointment with the groomer and the vet at a decent time. Not that I’m complaining. But, at least the house doesn’t stink anymore. And, it doesn’t take much to twist my arm …

alice

Meet the newest member of the mutt brigade: Alice. We just got her today at The Somerset Humane Society. As you might be able to tell, she’s a Doberman mix. Mixed with what? Well, that’s anyone’s guess, but the Somerset people are guessing some type of hound. And, yes, her …