May 17, 2012

Old Girl

Old Girl

When H and I first married he was gone a lot. There I was, in a new town, no job and a new military spouse who didn’t live on base. To say I was lonely is a massive understatement. One weekend in San Diego and my heart was stolen by this adorable girl. Today, Lex [...]

In Which Nature Takes Over

Scene: A sun dappled den. The Comedian and I are sharing some quiet time while our dog, Lex suns herself outside on our deck. “Cheeep! Cheep, Cheep, ChiiRRRP!” The Comedian and I look out the sliding glass doors of the den to see Lex catch an adult-sized Robin in her mouth. As I press my [...]

To the Woman with the Fang Toothed Foul Mouthed Dog Behind Me

Hey Lady, What’s your problem? Are you always so grumpy and mean in the morning? Does the smell of parvo vaccines and Alpo make you antagonistic at that time of day? I really tried to be nice as I stood in line in front of you yesterday at the vets office. Were you mad because [...]