We had some significant wind and storms over the last few weeks. More wind than rain, and more than enough of both to wreak some havoc. Much of the pink Horsemint got knocked over a while back and will stay that way. It isn't unexpected though- it's about 4' tall these days and I don't …
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I worked at Petsmart while in college- an excellent part time job with many memorable experiences. Someone STOLE the Cockatoo during work hours... did they put an $1,800 bird under their shirt and just walk out? Sandra Bullock came in for dog food one time. I fitted a Serval cat for a harness to walk …
So we've had a bit of business around here, most good, some less than great- and as I always do when it's been a while- I wind up in my own head that the first post back has to be awesome and then give myself writer's block. The only surefire way around this is, of …
We all learn and remember things best in different ways- a fascinating concept, really. Some people remember things they've heard best. I am not one of those, which is a big detriment being a salesman, but I make do as best I can. Some people remember things they write down best- so note taking is …
It's been yet another busy couple of weeks. We had our 15 year wedding anniversary (20 years together) and had a lovely couple of days with a dinner at home with the girls on our actual anniversary and a night out in San Antonio the next night just the two of us. It is my …
Been a while! I mean, not for y'all, I had a ton of scheduled posts that I launched while I was tied up elsewhere, but we've had a number of busy weeks and weekends. Work Travel! Sickness! Hosting a neighborhood plant swap party! A 10 year old's birthday that involved a trip to NASA to …
I used to do a lot of Random Picture Day posts back in the day. This was one of my favorites. Today's installment... a stacked pebble tower! "Oh, Andy loved geology. I imagine it appealed to his meticulous nature. An ice age here, million years of mountain building there. Geology is the study of pressure …
