Category Archives: Animal Lover

There is nothing I could possibly say here that could describe what we all feel in the aftermath of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.  I only offer two photos, one of a child in an evac center playing with a … Continue reading →

What is the deal with my dreams?  The last few weeks have been seriously wacky.  A few nights ago I had a dream that we had some visitors here and they were as surprised as I was to see four … Continue reading →

After George died, and we brought the wild man Ed the Dog home, we agreed he wouldn’t be allowed on the bed or furniture, as we had been sucked into that with George as a puppy.  Unfortunately George the Puppy … Continue reading →

We live in a wild neighborhood.  Al and I hit the sack about 11 p.m. and by midnight he was fast asleep, but I usually toss and turn for awhile.  Midnight arrived and I could hear the usual festivities – … Continue reading →

We got a Christmas letter from our neighbors, as we always do  – it’s kind of a recap to their friends about what has gone down in our neighborhood during the last year.  This one had a sad part – … Continue reading →

I went outside this morning to watch the huge flock of turkeys on the property making all kinds of racket.  One turkey was being particularly protective of another turkey when I walked out the door.   Oh wait.  It’s not a turkey.  … Continue reading →

I can’t believe I’ve turned into a person who writes about cats, but dang they are hilarious creatures.  Since the mouse in the rain debacle the other night we’ve been insisting she stay in at night. Today she didn’t get … Continue reading →

Andy’s cat lives here.  Twister is a typical cat – aloof, bitchy, adorable at times.  She is also a mouser.  I have never had a cat here in the boonies, so this is a new experience for me.  She has … Continue reading →

It’s one thing to have Dad travel all the time, I’m used to that, but what’s the deal with MOM now?  She’s leaving AGAIN?!?!?!?!?!

It has always bothered me that September and October in Lafayette, CA are the hottest months of the year.  Summer in my town can get blazing hot like the towns a little more inland but can just as easily be cool and … Continue reading →