If you saw a heat wave, would you wave back? ~ Steven Wright Currently, July is on track to be the hottest record in the Seattle area in the past 120 years. It's so hot Gracie's fur is starting to felt together in places. We've been brushing her and cutting out bad spots. Now she…Read more Hottest July on Record
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Bright Lights, Big City
Even big lizards aren't immune to shiny baubles. Last Friday, the British Hubby and I watched the first Godzilla movie in honor of Friday the 13th. We realized neither one of us had seen every Godzilla flick. We've declared Friday night is Godzilla movie night until we've watched everything Godzilla themed. This is going to…Read more Bright Lights, Big City
World Cup Finale
Sometimes a journey can take you to a place that is not on any map. Yesterday, was the final match for the World Cup. Congratulations to France. It was a little disappointing that England wasn't in the final, but I must admit the British Hubby and I did not expect them to get into the…Read more World Cup Finale
Freaky Friday
Don't be superstitious. Nothing will happen on Friday the 13th that cannot happen on Saturday the 14th. As you can imagine, Friday the 13th doesn't come around that often. It various from year to year the amount of occurrences. Some lucky years will have three occurrences and others just one. It will happen twice in…Read more Freaky Friday
This One’s for the Girls
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt Today was kitty dental cleaning day. Round two for Burt and first attempt for Ernie. Poor Ernie has been to the vets quite a bit the past few months. He was not pleased to end up their again this morning. He refused…Read more This One’s for the Girls
Semi Finals Disappointment
Life is like a camera: focus on what's important, capture the good times, and develop from the negatives. What a heartbreaking game if your an English fan. A goal in the first five minutes of play then several missed opportunities in the first half to allow Croatia to come back and win it in extra…Read more Semi Finals Disappointment
Books & Book Nooks
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” ― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! This year, I challenged myself to read more. My quest is to complete 12 books this year. That seems doable, right? It's only one book…Read more Books & Book Nooks
Quarter Finals Celebration
Hope is the only thing stronger than fear. The British Hubby and I recovered from the fright of our lives yesterday just in time to see England advance to the semi-finals in World Cup play. Given how exhausted we were, I'm glad I set the alarm so we didn't sleep through the match. Both goals…Read more Quarter Finals Celebration
Perhaps Today is a Good Day to Die
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much room. ~ Jayne Howard Today we traveled back home from our mountain pass adventure. Monday we hit pockets of rain as we climbed. We were also on the inside so my teeth chattering view was of rocks. In the back of…Read more Perhaps Today is a Good Day to Die
July 4th Adventure: We’re Gonna Need More Fuel
“Well this is not a boat accident! It wasn’t any propeller! It wasn’t any coral reef! And it wasn’t Jack the Ripper! It was a shark.” Hooper from Jaws July 4th is Independence Day in the States. Over my morning tea, I contemplated dumping all that tea into the Boston harbor. It made me a…Read more July 4th Adventure: We’re Gonna Need More Fuel
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