OK, so 2006 rolls around, the beginning of my 36th year on this planet, and what should I get to greet the new year with?Gas pains that mimic a heart attack.Oh joy.Like BOOM - I enter 2006, and my body sends a gentle, loving reminder that it's ageing.Damn.It was one of my first nights in … Continue reading I can’t believe it’s happening THIS early!

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Cougie looking AWFULLY cute!, originally uploaded by shellipsm. Just a little new Years cuteness.he really missed his eemah while she was gone visiting folks in Portland with mommie.He hasn't left my side. ALL. DAY. … Continue reading Cougie looking AWFULLY cute!

I don't even need to explain myself here.But for the unenlightened:-On Ariel Sharon's stroke: "He was dividing God's land and I would say woe unto any prime minister of Israel who takes a similar course to appease the EU, the United Nations, or the United States of America. God says 'this land belongs to me. … Continue reading Pat Robertson is an idiot

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } , originally uploaded by dooce. I present Dooce's "Sir Chuck"AKAChuckles, the cutest dog on the planet!You can buy his calendar at http://www.dooce.comWHAT are you waiting for?GO. Buy it!NOW!You ROCK, Sir Chuck!!

Please forgive me, oh bloglandians!What with the holidays, having been out on the "left" coast, my now insane work schedule (see previous posts about the bad timing for an adoption to happen....), and trying to get my fat ass in shape, I have been a bit remiss in my daily blog readings.So please forgive me … Continue reading a bit behind…

Three Years ago, we began the process of trying to start a family. I smoked my last cigarette on December 31st, 2003.There have been so many milestones, and joys. But it has all been overshadowed by the lack of a child. Some days it's easier than others. Right now, I'm focusing on the apartment (MAJOR … Continue reading Three Years…