New Meaning to the Word “Humane”

“the college has added a new health insurance benefit for some (unmarried) household members of employees: pet health insurance.” http://insidehighered.com/news/2007/11/26/benefits they put pet insurance above that of their staff members’ partners???? wow. just wow.

Thanksgiving

Today was a wonderful day with E’s family and some extended/in-laws. It was a lovely day of food, good conversation, football, chasing the sweetest great-nieces and great-nephews you’ve ever known, and genuine care, concern, and love for one another. THIS is what the holidays—all of them—are about. We wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. […]

Garden-safe Fire Ant Killer

Garden-safe Fire Ant Killer (as described by a manager at a local nursery) Supplies 5 gallon bucket of water shovel Ingredients 1/4 cup Turpentine (not “turpAtine” sold at places like Walmart) 1/4 cup ammonia 1/4 cup Lysol® cleaner 1/4 cup Dawn® dish washing liquid Instructions Add each of the ingredients to the bucket of water […]

Days 30-32 of 30+17

30 walked with Jes and the dogs Getting Things Done MOSS football lunch with some of our friends errands and Getting Things Done went to Northgate to meet a volunteer, but he couldn’t make it, so we hung out with friends 31 slept in a bit Getting Things Done brunch errands re-organize the office furniture […]

Fourth Time’s the Charm?

A woman walked into a bridal shop one day and told the sales clerk that she was looking for a wedding gown for her fourth wedding. “Of course, madam,” replied the sales clerk, “exactly what type and color dress are you looking for?” The bride to be said: “A long frilly white dress with a […]