To hell with class

Who cares about the bride? We all know it's really about the hats. I love you door-knocker-hat-lady otherwise known as Beatrice. You are so going to make an awesome, crazy, cat-hoarding Great Aunt to someone one day.
Although, this other one is way cooler. I so want it!

A gift for Gert

I saw feet poking out of the bed this morning and couldn't help but think of how you adore them - the wiggling toes, the attractive veins. etc. So, here's a little something from me to you. Love ya!

One more from the road

Mr sent me a link to this when he was traveling. Now every time I hear it, I know I'm perfect - yay! Guess he's trying to keep me humble.

Smoke on water

Beautiful gray day today. The lakes got all misty and ethereal. Also, we have a lovely visitor...

It's about bloomin' thyme!

Post-apocalyptic surfing to Buddy Holly

The natural balance

Clearly we are destroying our fellow co-inhabitants on this planet at an alarming rate. Goodbye big mammals, hasta la vista creatures of the sea, happy trails northern flying squirrels. Now is the time for our farmed, cloned and mutant friends to shine.

In any case, with this rise in decimation, there is also apparently a huge rise in activism, both armchair and otherwise. This should be a good reaction, no? There are so many different groups vying though, how does one decide which is the most useful to get behind?

Today the NY Times posted a piece about how the U.S. Dept. of Fish & Wildlife is totally under siege. There are so many groups demanding that a huge variety of our fellow creatures get protection under the 'endangered species' title. It is a sad state of affairs. At this rate, we'll soon have more endangered species than fish in the ocean.

Who wears short shorts?

Would I do that to you? No. Pasty legs are sticking out of mid-thigh length shorts. The main point of all this being my pleasure in still fitting into them after my naughty, naughty winter.
Hmnn, maybe I should at least consider shaving. Nahhh.

Happiness

Last night we drove out to Carrboro and hit the Glass Half Full for some dinner. I recommend the beet/goat cheese salad and a bottle of prosecco. Tasty!

Then it was to the Cat's Cradle to see Tamaryn and the Raveonettes. Tamaryn were good and pretty relaxing. Holy crud though - when the Raveonettes came out it was like the drum beats took over my pulse. Really wonderful. Glad I wore my keens - felt a bit sorry for the goofy college girls near us in their heels (not too bad though since they were both tall and kept trying to jump right in front of me - grrrrrrrrrrr).

Mr was wonderful and drove my sorry carcass around and even put up with my puppy-like enthusiasm. What a guy!

What if I could free you?

What if you could smile?

Yay, Cookies!

I was going to be all virtuous (so I could fit in my new summer shorts) and take Clovis on a long walk around the neighborhood this morning. Really, I swear, I just had his leash out. Anyhow, there's a knock on the door and there is our beloved UPS man with more birthday goodies for me. Yay, cookies from Mark, Stace, Julia and Rocky! Yay! Dang, I am never going to fit in those shorts. Alright, time for that walk. NOW.

The gifts, they keep a comin'

Sort of. Mum sent me a gift card & I still have some money on there. However, I did find this nice long-sleeved, sun t for the beach trip. There are some shorts too, but hoping to get in better shape before wearing those (let alone blinding y'all with that post). Comfy, cool and doomed to have some weird stains by the time of the actual vaca.

On Tom Waits getting into the rock & roll hall of fame

"They say that I have no hits & I'm difficult to work with. And, they say that like it's a bad thing."

I tell this quote to Mr & he asks who "they" are.
This, we do not know.
"Maybe he's lying."
Even if it is a lie, at least it's entertaining.

Many thanks

Birthday goodies!

Oh, and also, thank you

I got gifted something swa-eet this year. Here's some of my loot. Thanks guys...

Rock and/or roll

I was at the Blind Tiger for TV Yellow & Kevin's final show. Where were you?

One for the man

Because this makes him happy. It's a little old, so be patient - or skip ahead past the first 20 seconds.

Needful things

The SPCA of the Triad has a nice website. One page that's kind of cool is their wishlist. There are a few things on there that they need, which are easy household things. Newspapers are a good example - never even occurred to me to save that stuff. Now, if only they would take my junk mail.

Monkey, monkey, monkey, monkey, you

Okay, so I could watch chick flicks. Instead I'm catching up on Eddie Izzard. Watching his special from Madison Sq Garden...

Gardening Question

Has anyone tried a straw bale garden?
If so, what were your results?

Hmnnn

Okay, I'd have been a wee bit jealous had it not been such a beautiful and relaxing day here with Clovis & our buddies. I think the Mr said he's on the 26th floor....Eeeeks! Look at all the ants down there...

Am I evil?

Yes, I believe that I am. Here's Mr's view, hahahahaha...

A new hobby?

This has potential.