Wow, no posts since August 31st. What's wrong with me?
I've been busy. Truth be told, I'm always busy, but I've been busier than usual lately. My work commute got longer with a new client, my dog-volunteering life got swamped by a website makeover I've been working on for GALT (with the help of My Tall Guy), and a few other things have kept me hopping.
So no blogging, among other things. I even took a couple of months off from Tae Kwon Do. But I returned to TKD last week (and I'm feeling the push-ups, let me tell you). So I guess I felt the need to post here too. Even though I don't have anything really interesting to say.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Quote of the Day
Today — do not be angry.
Today — do not worry.
Today — be kind to yourself and others.
Today — be honest to yourself and others.
Today — work diligently.
– Usui Sensei
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Quote of the Day
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.
~ Albert Einstein
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Mini Book Reviews - The Non-Fiction Edition
The Toothpick - Henry Petroski
A long book about a very small object. Interesting tour of history, culture, and engineering, but it's not for everyone. It gets a little repetitive, but kept me reading - albeit in small chunks at a time.
It's All Too Much - Peter Walsh
Decent book about uncluttering. If you've read others, like Unclutter Your Life In One Week or Organizing From the Inside Out, then there's nothing new and earth-shattering. But it's a quick read with entertaining writing and good tips.
59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change a Lot - Richard Wiseman
Read the book instead of listening to the audiobook - there are exercises and quizzes that don't translate well to audio. But it's an interesting angle on how to make your life better. Small changes based on psychology experiments that could make you a happier person.
A long book about a very small object. Interesting tour of history, culture, and engineering, but it's not for everyone. It gets a little repetitive, but kept me reading - albeit in small chunks at a time.
It's All Too Much - Peter Walsh
Decent book about uncluttering. If you've read others, like Unclutter Your Life In One Week or Organizing From the Inside Out, then there's nothing new and earth-shattering. But it's a quick read with entertaining writing and good tips.
59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change a Lot - Richard Wiseman
Read the book instead of listening to the audiobook - there are exercises and quizzes that don't translate well to audio. But it's an interesting angle on how to make your life better. Small changes based on psychology experiments that could make you a happier person.
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Ace - Adopted
Ace was with us for less than a month! He was a surprise addition to our foster list - he came to GALT suddenly when his previous owner turned him in to a vet clinic before moving out of the country.
He's a very tall boy and loves to investigate the kitchen counters. A real lover boy, he always greeted visitors and made them feel special without being pushy about it. It didn't take long for him to steal someone's heart, and now he has a new home with a greyhound brother. Hopefully this one will truly be forever!
He's a very tall boy and loves to investigate the kitchen counters. A real lover boy, he always greeted visitors and made them feel special without being pushy about it. It didn't take long for him to steal someone's heart, and now he has a new home with a greyhound brother. Hopefully this one will truly be forever!
Friday, July 01, 2011
Isis - Adopted!
Itty-bitty Isis is now named Zoe and is on her way to her new home!
Isis was one of the painfully shy fosters we seem to be specializing in lately. She's still afraid of people, but had started to trust us more and more. She'll have another adjustment period with her new family, but I think she's gone to a very good home. She has a spunky little personality buried in there somewhere, and I bet it comes out within the year!
Isis was one of the painfully shy fosters we seem to be specializing in lately. She's still afraid of people, but had started to trust us more and more. She'll have another adjustment period with her new family, but I think she's gone to a very good home. She has a spunky little personality buried in there somewhere, and I bet it comes out within the year!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The Broke-leg Brothers
Our newest foster is a duo - littermates, no less! They acquired broken legs on the track within two weeks of each other. How's that for family togetherness? Wagner and Levi are stunning 2 1/2-year-old boys. They share an x-pen at night, so far without any brotherly squabbling.
Both have impressive prey drives and shrill barks. Levi is a little needier than Wagner, but both have a stubborn streak and are fed up with this hopping-around-in-a-cast thing. They're getting weekly bandage changes for the next several weeks.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
eBooks Have Arrived
Amazon is now selling more eBooks than print books! Amazing... Since April 1st they've sold 105 Kindle books for every print book, and that includes numbers for print books that have no Kindle edition and excludes free Kindle books.
I guess I've done my part - all of my Amazon book purchases this year were on the Kindle (then again, I've rediscovered the library so I haven't bought as many books). Last year, if I include the books I purchased as gifts for other people, my Amazon book purchases were split 50/50 between print and the Kindle.
I guess I've done my part - all of my Amazon book purchases this year were on the Kindle (then again, I've rediscovered the library so I haven't bought as many books). Last year, if I include the books I purchased as gifts for other people, my Amazon book purchases were split 50/50 between print and the Kindle.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Ducks in the Pool - Year 2
About a year ago, I took pictures of ducks in our swimming pool. I got pictures again this year! I wonder if they're the same pair...
It was also a great chance to try out the telephoto lens on my new camera. Wow, what a difference a nice camera makes!
It was also a great chance to try out the telephoto lens on my new camera. Wow, what a difference a nice camera makes!
Rambo - Adopted!
Rambo's awesomeness was obvious, and he's already moved on to his forever home! Congrats to Bo, his new sister Sissy, and his doting two-legged parents.
Monday, May 09, 2011
Rambo
No, not the movie, our new foster dog! He's a pretty fawn boy, five years old. He had a short racing career, and was very ready to get out of boarding and into our house. He had been there waiting for several months - we had quite the backlog of dogs for a while.
Rambo is sweet, confident, and has obviously taken to retirement like a fish takes to water. He doesn't so much walk as amble. He thinks he has a god-given right to get up on the couch, and we're trying to convince him otherwise. He's catching on fast with where to go potty, but still needs some work on investigating yummy smells in the kitchen. Playing with toys is something he's getting into with gusto - it's hilarious to watch him bounce around with a toy, and the squeaky ones are his favorites. He crates nicely when we're gone - no fuss until we get home and he reminds us he's waiting in there.
Rambo is sweet, confident, and has obviously taken to retirement like a fish takes to water. He doesn't so much walk as amble. He thinks he has a god-given right to get up on the couch, and we're trying to convince him otherwise. He's catching on fast with where to go potty, but still needs some work on investigating yummy smells in the kitchen. Playing with toys is something he's getting into with gusto - it's hilarious to watch him bounce around with a toy, and the squeaky ones are his favorites. He crates nicely when we're gone - no fuss until we get home and he reminds us he's waiting in there.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Quote of the Day
This one is in honor of My Tall Guy!
A successful marriage requires falling in love many times. Always with the same person.
– Mignon McLaughlin
Monday, April 25, 2011
Emery - Adopted!
Our latest foster, Emery, is adopted! He's a very special boy, and one we won't soon forget.
He'll be thrilled, though, to have more yard to run around in than we were able to give him. He's got two little dog sisters, and his name is now Beaux.
Best wishes to him and his new family!
He'll be thrilled, though, to have more yard to run around in than we were able to give him. He's got two little dog sisters, and his name is now Beaux.
Best wishes to him and his new family!
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