One of over a million reasons I have to come home quickly when meetings take me far away.

Filed under: Fido on July 29th, 2010 | 14 Comments »

These are pictures of the shoes I wore on my flight back from Chicago. I looked down and noticed that the carpet in the Seattle Airport matched my shoes. It was an uneventful day. These are the best flying shoes ever. Slip on. Slip off. On. Off. You just have to make sure you’re wearing [...]

Filed under: Stuff-o on July 29th, 2010 | 4 Comments »

Update UPDATE!!! So, I have just been informed that it is Barney RUBBLE not Barney FLINSTONE but I can’t change the title now because that is where my traffic is going already and I don’t know how to covertly waylay google and OH MY GOD, what would Betty say? I got that right, right? There [...]

Filed under: Life-o on July 28th, 2010 | 9 Comments »

Now that I’m settling into my new job with my new colleagues the whole household is joining into a nice family rhythm once again. Crazy chaos and unending change is definitely good for keeping you on your toes… … but having the big new experience of the week be the Weekend Hike of Fun and Adventure [...]

Filed under: Fido, Life-o on July 27th, 2010 | 10 Comments »

Welcome to the R.O.A.R. Squad! Elisa (plant biologist) and her fiance Andy, have two beautiful pups, Moxie and Liam. I love that these guys have a wee little dog and a great big dog. Having a chihuahua cross and a pitbull cross in my family, it always makes me smile to see families with completely different kinds [...]

Filed under: R.O.A.R Squad on July 26th, 2010 | 6 Comments »

A huge welcome to the R.O.A.R. Squad to Sarah Snyder and her beautiful pup Zoe Isabella! Sarah’s runs a bridal boutique in Denver called Blue Bridal Boutique,  has a freelance makeup company called Sarah Betsy (really gorgeous photos!) and you can find her at her make-up blog at botoxisthenewblack. Welcome guys!

Filed under: R.O.A.R Squad on July 25th, 2010 | 9 Comments »

What in the hell kind of name is “Kayloo”? Thank you for asking so politely. I will now take this time to tell you. John and I adopted Kayloo from the Victoria Pet Adoption Society via Petfinder.com. Before Kayloo was to claim the Head Tilting Tierra with our family, she was tripping the light fantastic with [...]

Filed under: Fido on July 23rd, 2010 | 12 Comments »

John got me these gorgeous orchids to say “Yeah! Now you’re working from home and can work in your PJ’s all day, yeah for you CONGRATULATIONS!” They are gorgeous. I love them. I am doting on these suckers like you wouldn’t believe and if they die there is a good chance I will go into [...]

Filed under: Life-o on July 22nd, 2010 | 9 Comments »

My mom, John and I went out for pizza and wine the night my mom and I finished my home office reno. It was the best damn pizza and wine I had ever consumed. I love being served wine in little glasses like this rather than in regular wine glasses. Makes me feel all euro-awesome.

Filed under: Wino on July 22nd, 2010 | 3 Comments »

Check it out, more Canadians! In addition to starting a rescue foundation and fostering lucky pups, these two ALSO volunteer with the Humane Animal Rescue Team. Holy crap, talk about busy! Welcome to the R.O.A.R. Squad, guys!

Filed under: R.O.A.R Squad on July 21st, 2010 | 5 Comments »