Up for Air

After six months of taking on my new job - which is all encompasing, I am finally able to come up for air.

Here's Mickey with Rick and a sweet canine being named Bailey, whom we were watching last weekend. Almost one year with Mickey. We love him.

Pepe - A Very Special Canine American

When I worked at In Defense of Animals, Margo came to work every day with Pepe, a chihuahua with personality plus. He was fearless, sometimes obnoxious, adorable, cuddly, smart, and very funny. He always had a strange little collar on, which seemed huge on his little body. There were other, much larger dogs at the office, but no one was bigger than Pepe (in his mind).

I saw him five years ago again when I went to SF to celebrate my 50th birthday. When I got home I went directly to the humane society and brought home Milly and Jack, because, well, Pepe told me to.

Pepe passed away this month. When dogs die, they grab your heart on their way out, leaving you with a huge empty spot right there in your chest. It's just too much.

xo Pepe xo

Mickey's First Day at Daycare

I think I look better now.

First Shearing for Spring

First Day of Spring in Madison

Vote for Joe

Click on the title to vote for my friend Kate's pooch Joe.

Hello

Knitting

Singin' in the Rain - Ele

Ele got his name because he had the ears and color of an elephant. Ele passed away yesterday. Picture from Anita, wonderful activist and ratty rescuer.

Sconnie Winter 2008

Recent Online Discussion With Quicken Representative

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Mickey the Ball Hound

Click here to see some fine cinematic footage.

Madison Today

Two Recommendations

A book and a movie.

This book, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, is one of those that I never want to end.

And this movie, The Lives of Others, which we watched last night, I may watch again today.

OK, This is Fucked Up

Click on the title to see a short 2.5 minute film on Chinese foot binding. Hideous.

Lookin' Out the Window, Madison, WI

And That's All That's In Fudge

I'm in Love

Watching the Game, Eau Claire, WI

Play With Me, Please

No Comment, Madison, WI

Wild New Year's Eve