To Vote or not to Vote?

Typically, there are three types of topics that have the ability to send me snoozing faster than a cup of warm milk or a generous glass of merlot. They are, in order of potency, all discussions pertaining to:

-Politics
-Budgeting
-Get Rich Quick schemes

However, as an African immigrant with zero interest in politics (with the exception of maybe some kick-ass political action flicks), Barack’s nomination, did manage to tickle my fancy at some point…to some degree. To date, I still run into an occasional die hard Obama fan who would love nothing more than to pick me up by both feet; dangle me from side to side to try and figure out why my Obama enthusiasm falls short by their measure...READ MORE

An Appetite for Destruction

Thinking about getting a puppy? Think again!

A Dog may be man's best friend; but, a puppy? Be warned! Its potential and abilities for destructive behaviour when not supervised is mind boggling!

Anyway, several months ago, Daddoo in his infinite wisdom (and against my better judgement... of course), decided to get the girls an Australian Shepherd with the dispositon of a psychotic Dingo.

So far, so good, here's what we have to show for it...

HOLES

ON OUR DECK FLOORING

SHREDDED WINDOW MOLDING

(From chewing)
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DITCHES

MINI CAVES

(From digging)
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HER RECLINER BED

Before

And After...

(From chewing, clawing, or digging???)

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So, still thinking about getting a puppy?

Don't say I didn't warn you-;)

Kiddie Rationale

After a short…I mean (really short) and hasty bedtime prayer while tucking Furr-ball in last night, below is the conversation that followed:

FURR-BALL
(excitedly)
Mom, I like God

ME
(yawning)
Me too

FURR-BALL
I think he is a really smart boy

ME
I think so too.

FURR-BALL
Mom, do you think he is smarter than daddy?

ME
(smiling)
What do you think?

FURR-BALL
Well, he made TVs, and vacuum cleaners and fun games...he must be smarter than daddy.

ME
(puzzled-frowning and yawning)
Really?

FURR-BALL
Uh-huh. But don’t tell dad I said that-okay?

ME
(grinning)

Okay

I wanted to explain the facts of life regarding techno gadgets and God’s true creations… but it was late and I was tired-;)