Archive for June, 2011

I got an email from one of my BF’s, Rosie, last night. We’ve known each other for over 30 years. That’s pre-husbands, pre-children. Back in the day when we were both footloose and fancy free; when all we did was work then lay out by the pool every afternoon and all weekend long sunning ourselves …(Read More)

There’s a new book atop the NY Times best seller list. Some people think he author is a genius. Some people think the author should be tarred and feathered. I’d just like everyone’s opinion about the book. But for those easily offended here’s a heads-up. Come back manana. Seriously. You’re about to hear more f …(Read More)

I got a nice surprise in the mail yesterday. It was a book. One I had helped edit. It’s: Recovery’s A Bitch …as if menopause alone wasn’t bad enough! Yes, it’s true. My friend Jacqui had asked me to help her edit it because I’m such a gud spllr and such. She sent me a …(Read More)

Ugly is as ugly does

June - 27 - 2011
Posted by Michele

This past weekend the new Ugliest dog in America was chosen. And the winner was…. Yoda is one ugly dog for sure. But that’s OK. Not every dog can be Halle Berry or Brad Pitt after all. Some are just destined to be the Lyle Lovett’s or Andre Weinfeld’s (Raquel Welch’s ex) of the dog …(Read More)

I got to bed late, really late last night. So please forgive me if this post seems a bit haphazard. I’ve got to get busy and get the painting I’m doing for our vet finished this weekend. But before I get knee deep in acrylics, just a few thoughts. Does anyone else think it’s bizarre …(Read More)

Hotwire.com didn’t work for me

June - 24 - 2011
Posted by Michele

A couple of nights ago I reserved a car through Hotwire.com. We’d gotten a call late Weds. afternoon and absolutely had to have a car to be able to make a quick business trip the next day. (The van was sick and we couldn’t wait for it to be fixed.) I was thrilled. It would …(Read More)

A quick update for everyone- We went to see Charlie last night. There were 7 of us in that small room waiting for him when he arrived. After he entered he walked in a circle greeting everyone there with a quick kiss and a wag, then onto the next person. As soon as he’d said …(Read More)

This is an update on Charlie Brown. For those of you who haven’t been here before and want to read about him, here’s a link. He was first diagnosed almost three weeks ago. I’ve written about him numerous times since then. Today is an update. I just got a call from Evelyn. She was crying.  …(Read More)

Head’s up… This is a discussion about SEX. Yes, old people still have sex. And some of them still like it- a lot. And as horrifying a fact as that is for some to come to grips with, it’s true. Yes it is. And true, we’re not all bodies beautiful anymore. And believe me when …(Read More)

Well here we go again. It seems there’s just never an end to the number of parents who need a big slap. You know I met a guy who needed one, a big one, during the rodeo. And here’s a mom who apparently some re-training in parenting. I’m warming up my palm for her. Because …(Read More)

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