American Flagship Business Class LAX – LHR

Finally. Finally I have reached the point in my life when I can fly international business class. AAAAAAHHHH… Okay, we started last summer when we upgraded to business on Air New Zealand. No shade on the Kiwis, but the business class on their tired aircraft was nice, no doubt, but it was showing its age. … Continue reading American Flagship Business Class LAX – LHR →

Well. Not my style, really.

Sitting in bed early this Sunday morning, I was looking at the website for the local parish church (we’re visiting family this week). They said their 9am was “a short, traditional service with a ten minute sermon and familiar hymns”. Ooooooookay, that is MY kind of event. Short, traditional with hymns I’ve known since preschool … Continue reading Well. Not my style, really. →

It needs to be open! Insisted the dog.

Me: No, dammit, leave it alone! The dog wants the bedroom door open. Not because she wants/needs access, but because she seems to like the security of knowing what’s going on. I, on the other hand, am trying to be fiscally responsible. This all started when Granny moved in. I am so, SO happy she … Continue reading It needs to be open! Insisted the dog. →

Miss M has her match – officially a service animal for a veteran!

Miss M graduates Saturday (August 24, 2024) as a service dog from Guide Dogs of America. She matched with a disabled veteran and we’re incredibly proud. We’ll have a chance to see her again, after almost 18 months, at the graduation ceremony Saturday when we also meet the lucky gentleman. The whole family (me, Beloved, … Continue reading Miss M has her match – officially a service animal for a veteran! →

I wrote a song this morning…

It's called "I Love You (but You're a Pain in the Ass)". I sang it to the dog while I got ready for work. You'll never guess why. As Beloved and the Boy can attest, I make up little ditties and sing them ad nauseum until everyone starts throwing things at my head. Most fall … Continue reading I wrote a song this morning… →

Something Moved! Barked the dog.

Perched on the throne, I said, “oh, GOD, more ants!” The dog went over to investigate, huffing out breath to get a better scent. I suddenly heard, in a very high voice, “What th’ f😳ck?!!” Ant: How the hell did I wind up here?? Dog: where you go Me: Stop blowing the damn insects around. … Continue reading Something Moved! Barked the dog. →

I used muscles I haven’t used in decades. If ever.

Beloved and I took a kayaking safety class - how to deal with tipping over, salvaging your kayak, helping someone else in, getting in by yourself, etc. Held in Redondo Beach harbor, I was amazed at the clarity of the water. I was comforted by the reviewer of the REI class who said the instructor … Continue reading I used muscles I haven’t used in decades. If ever. →

“Om nom nom” said the dog.

Me: Oi! What’re you doing? R___ had her snout in the volunteer tomato bush in the back yard. Actually not just her snooty, her whole head. I planted tomatoes last year and had a pretty decent crop, but dammit, nothing sprouted where they were planted before (sounds like I erred in dumping bags of potting … Continue reading “Om nom nom” said the dog. →