Sunday, September 26, 2010
Feeling good
Now that I am in the full swing of things with school. Lily has taken on to begging for attention. She usually gathers one of her favorite toys and gives me a sad look. It works almost every time. Once I catch a glimpse of her I take her outside for a walk, or work on her agility tricks or just pet her. Who has who trained here?
What really made my week was catching this pair sharing their bed. When Oscar joined our family he was not welcomed by Tuxedo. We knew having two boy cats could be problematic. They have respected each other's space but never been really friendly towards each other. How does the saying go... you should keep your worst enemy closer than your friends.
Tuxedo is a looker. He is at his best in the late afternoon.
We took a drive to Bodega on Thursday to watch the sun set and have a pleasant dinner.
We are a month away from the big day and feeling good.
What really made my week was catching this pair sharing their bed. When Oscar joined our family he was not welcomed by Tuxedo. We knew having two boy cats could be problematic. They have respected each other's space but never been really friendly towards each other. How does the saying go... you should keep your worst enemy closer than your friends.
Tuxedo is a looker. He is at his best in the late afternoon.
We took a drive to Bodega on Thursday to watch the sun set and have a pleasant dinner.
We are a month away from the big day and feeling good.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
The Week in Pictures
A great way to look back at what happened this week around the world.
It is amazing, while some people watch a fashion show in NY another people wade through flood waters and yet others dance in a celebratory parade. Are we really co-existing on the same plant?
Click on this link to see for yourself The Week in Pictures: September 11-17, 2010
It is amazing, while some people watch a fashion show in NY another people wade through flood waters and yet others dance in a celebratory parade. Are we really co-existing on the same plant?
Click on this link to see for yourself The Week in Pictures: September 11-17, 2010
It feels like Autumn
Autumn is here the cool air is getting under my skin and the sun is setting a bit after 7 p.m. This time of year I think of pumpkins and I crave soup. Oh yes, my favorite is butternut squash soup with roasted cashews, but I diverge.
It is easy to think about pumpkins, this year we have three growing in our garden. The large ones you see below are the handy work of our friend Russ. Russ has a passion for growing large and he has been doing so for years as a hobby. At about $300 a seed. No joke. These pumpkins are entered at various county events in hope of winning prestige and prize money. Russ, we wish you luck this year!
Four years ago we visited Russ and got to see the pumpkins still on the vine.
What I appreciate about his hobby is how complicated it all really is. Russ keeps track of everything because too much water, too much fog, too much heat, too much anything and the giants can crack. Once cracked a pumpkin cannot be shown. It is hard to see the framework he has built to be able to grow these beauties.
Two years ago Russ showed his beauties at the Healdsburg Half-Marathon (after he was done entering them at various competitions in CA). I was sad to learn he didn't place that year. The winner's pumpkin weighed in at 1,467.5 lbs.
Russ' pumpkin at 1,288 pounds.
Russ does save seeds, but if he is looking for a bigger pumpkin he buys seeds from known winners.
Do you have a hobby?
It is easy to think about pumpkins, this year we have three growing in our garden. The large ones you see below are the handy work of our friend Russ. Russ has a passion for growing large and he has been doing so for years as a hobby. At about $300 a seed. No joke. These pumpkins are entered at various county events in hope of winning prestige and prize money. Russ, we wish you luck this year!
Four years ago we visited Russ and got to see the pumpkins still on the vine.
What I appreciate about his hobby is how complicated it all really is. Russ keeps track of everything because too much water, too much fog, too much heat, too much anything and the giants can crack. Once cracked a pumpkin cannot be shown. It is hard to see the framework he has built to be able to grow these beauties.
Two years ago Russ showed his beauties at the Healdsburg Half-Marathon (after he was done entering them at various competitions in CA). I was sad to learn he didn't place that year. The winner's pumpkin weighed in at 1,467.5 lbs.
Russ' pumpkin at 1,288 pounds.
Russ does save seeds, but if he is looking for a bigger pumpkin he buys seeds from known winners.
Do you have a hobby?
The radio
Thomas and I are not big TV watchers, but we are fans and supporters of This American Life. Every week I go online to catch-up with their podcast.
Recently I discovered Story Corps. Take a listen for yourself.
They also have animated videos illustrating their stories. Another great listen.
What are you listening to these days?
Recently I discovered Story Corps. Take a listen for yourself.
They also have animated videos illustrating their stories. Another great listen.
The Human Voice from StoryCorps on Vimeo.
What are you listening to these days?
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Ok this is a bit much
A loved one just battled for weeks with these bugs. Thought I would share his ordeal.
NO JOKE. It was a nightmare.
NO JOKE. It was a nightmare.
Monday, September 13, 2010
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