Monthly Archives: May 2008

In brief

It was actually this article that prompted me to post this morning.  It’s fascinating to me that there are still pockets of human beings in the world who don’t know a thing about electricity, running water, cell phones, and the … Continue reading

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May I present, Miss Tasty Delish (or Delight)

We welcomed our newest family member yesterday: Tensions and nerves are running a bit high around here, Cina going totally bonkers every time she is permitted to see baby Tasty behind closed doors.  Lots of mewing, but Tasty seems to … Continue reading

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Great person, great memories

My Aunt Loy passed away peacefully last night. She was 92. I have a lot of great memories of my Aunt Loy. She was a strong smart woman who embraced all challenges and obstacles. She was a wonderful great-grandmother, grandmother, … Continue reading

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Mystery object

Man, I must be the biggest dummy around.  I’m like the only one who didn’t know what it was, apparently.  David gets the big prize (whatever that may be) just because he was quickest (he was really fast but emailed … Continue reading

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Getting back…

…on track, to work, to Reno, etc. The trip home was slightly eventful, Sidney vomited his way across the US, in Denver airport both in a restaurant, then on me. Then on Morgan in flight. Poor guy had a pretty … Continue reading

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Winding down in Michigan

Starting to lose track of what we’ve done on which days.  As the road out front gets dug up, I try to reflect on the last 36 hours or so… I know yesterday we spent visiting Grandpa’s sister Marilou in … Continue reading

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Michigan Friday and Saturday

Had a fabulous time at the zoo yesterday, mostly what you would expect ~ elephants, giraffes, polar bears, and a very friendly sloth bear.  We skipped the reptiles and amphibians towards the end as we were all winding down, but … Continue reading

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Michigan, day two

Good day to start our visit ~ nice leisurely morning followed by a big fat delicious breakfast.  “The Abner” is a skillet meal composed of hash browns with shredded cheese, diced ham, and gravy on them, topped with two eggs … Continue reading

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Michigan trip, day one

We’re in Adrian, MI tonight, visiting Morgan’s dad.   Woke up at 3:30am, Reno time.  Quick layover in Denver, then on to Detroit, followed by a short drive in a rental to here. Beerlog: Magic Hat‘s Not Quite Pale Ale and … Continue reading

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Evicted

It seems that Robin Bird may have been evicted from her nest or has moved out. We did find one cracked robin egg on the railing of the deck. There has been no sign of her. A new family has … Continue reading

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