Fences and liberals make good neighbors!

This is in front of my neighbor's house. They live about 4 houses down the block. They also have a peace symbol flag on their front porch. I have not met them, but I love them! No one touches the easel. They change the message every once in a while. For a while it had something about how many billions of dollars have been spent so far on the war, then it said "Pro America, Anti Bush." The Gonzales message obviously was put up this week.

I can't help but think how much Mom would have loved this!

My Day Yesterday

This is what I stared at for almost three hours yesterday.



I went to the DMV to get my Maryland license. It was a loooonnng wait which included a lot of interesting people, like the old, stinky man that sat down next to me and promptly fell asleep and started leaning. I decided to get up and walk around at this point. The photo was taken about two and a half hours in. I was number A133. When I first sat down it was at A84. Sigh. Anyway, it all worked out. I've got my new license and I'm registered to vote.

And more pet photos. Here is my other seating option in the living room. As you can see, Vivian has decided that this is HER favorite chair. Who's in charge here?!?!?! (Clearly, not me!!!)

The Tale of the Red Couch by the Window

Clearly I finally am able to upload photos to my computer! Here is the first of several photo-oriented posts!



















They do enjoy a comfy perch!

A Blast (or Post) From the Past

I thought to lighten things up a little, I'd repost one of the earliest entries on this blog. Ah, remember when we were all so young and innocent?? Enjoy:

November 17, 2005

I was talking to Mom'o'us tonight about the joys of bacon -- telling her about your friend's blog where she said "If I was a vegan, I'd still eat bacon." (I almost wrote, "If I was a bacon..." WA HA HA!!!) Anyway, so I was sharing with Mom the first time I had an egg salad with bacon sandwich. Yummm!!!! I'll set the scene. It was probably 6 years ago (did I tell you this? Oh well.) and I was working a temp job at GE Insurance where they had a giant cafeteria. So the person in front of me at the sandwich station orders an egg salad with bacon sandwich. My eyes widen at the thought. I'd never heard of such a magnificent idea! But of course, it makes sense -- bacon and eggs. But on a sandwich? So I quickly ordered the same thing and hurried to my table (I'm glad I was by myself this day, preventing anyone I knew from witnessing my total sandwich gooniness!) Sigh. It was as good as I had hoped. Mmmmm. I had to keep myself from getting the cholesteral-busting meal every single day! I actually haven't had one in a long time as its a bit labor intensive when someone isn't preparing it for you. But it was definitely a red-letter day.

"Oh no! Not the long orchestrion again!"

Kind of what this last year has felt like...

There seems to be a lesson here.

I found this clip of these little ducklings learning how to swim.



I guess sometimes you just have to jump in even when it seems a little scary!

My latest driving test

I had a pop driving test recently. Diana and Gus and I went to IKEA and I was driving. After a few minutes, Gus informed me that he was giving me a driver's test. I wasn't sure what he meant until the piece of paper below was passed up to the front seat.



My examiner told me that an X meant I failed that portion and a check meant I passed. So my first X was for starting -- in my defense, I haven't driven a stick shift in a long time, so I did sort of pop it in to gear. The second X was for my seatbelt -- I was wearing it the whole time, but I did adjust it at a traffic light. This is apparently a violation of driving rules. And the last X, for "not speeding," I just have to take responsibility for. I am a little bit of a lead foot. I will have to try harder.

I'm keeping it on the fridge to remind me to follow the rules of the road. Thanks, Gus, for keeping me safe!

Could you imagine a kitten doing this to Bess?? Kitten is SITTING ON THE CAT's HEAD!

And Good Morning To You, Diana!

That is Cinnamon Life for breakfast! Thanks, dear sister, for the beautiful bowls!

Well we made it through the night, sort of. Earl's nocturnal side really kicked into gear around 3 a.m. He just never stop moving and noisily exploring the apartment. And when I would try to quietly scold him, my deputy would bark. Sigh. So I'm a little tired this morning.

The cats seem to be enjoying the apartment -- they haven't been nervous or skitterish at all. Owain has been a very good boy -- he hasn't barked much at all. But he is being VERY vigilant about me at ALL times (the cats too, for that matter.) There are only three rooms, but whenever I get up and move, all three of them are right at my heels.

I have to run some errands today -- I hope Owain's head doesn't explode from the worry (and I hope he doesn't cry and yowl!) I'll have to keep my excursions very short.

Thats it from Charm City!

Settling in...

Tomorrow is MOVING DAY!

Look at Our Guys!

We may be zero-ing in on 10,000 losses, but our Phillies have class!

Happy Birthday To Meeee!!

Here I am doing my Summer Birthday Dance on the beach in Ocean City, oh so many years ago!

Happy Fourth of July!

Uh-oh, I forgot to turn off the AC when I left the apartment today!

Thanks again, Cuteoverload!

OK, so this little hammy is just generally cute, then someone taunts him with a sunflower seed, but the best part is at the very end. Enjoy!

"My first trophy! I can't believe it!!"

The Japanese. Hm.

Turkeys, Fish, Whales and Cousins

And the turkeys would have won if they had found the mailbox peanut stash! Thanks for a wonderful picnic.
ELC

Ooops - the cat address

Sorry about that - I guess that is what "preview" is for!

http://www.evo.hr/cat/