Good morning and Happy Monday! I hope you’re enjoying your day as once again, this post comes to you on a holiday. Today is Memorial Day here in the U.S. As I’ve mentioned in the past, it’s usually thought of as the de facto start of summer, marked with bar-b-ques, parades and all manner of…
Month: May 2017
Happy Birthday Duke
I find it fitting that John Wayne’s birthday falls so close to Memorial Day. Wayne’s love and respect for the sacrifices of our men and women in the United States Military were ever present in his life and his art. Remembered best as a cowboy, he was often a soldier or both. His portrayals always…
Flossing? Not Gonna Happen
We have just brushed our teeth. It’s more accurate to say that I have just brushed our teeth. And, while I can’t say that Fergus enjoys it that much, he lets me do it and snuggles with me after. It’s not UNpleasant, after all. His doggy toothpaste tastes like beef1. Yeah, no. This is…
A Lovely Day!
Good afternoon and Happy Monday! It’s Commencement Day at Boston College and it’s been raining off and on, but for 4000 + graduates and their parents, friends and extended family, it’s still a lovely day! I’m running around with Commencement-related duties so this is a (very) abbreviated post. Some of you might be thinking “Hurrah!…
As You Wish
Anyone who has been following our blog, or knows us at all, will know we are adoring fans of The Princess Bride. I have yet to find a situation or conversation where one cannot quote from this wonderful movie. Quotes even make a cameo in Eden’s Fall. Now THAT is twue wuv! The Princess Bride…
Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda
*.gif that really has nothing to do with this post — I just wanted to use it* The pervasive use of texting and social media has done a great deal of damage to what was once accepted usage in language and the written word. I admit, I’m one of those people who still texts in,…
A Thing of Beauty Is A Joy Forever*
Happy Monday! I hope everyone with cause to celebrate had a wonderful Mother’s Day! I’ve been thinking about tattoos. While it’s probably clear by now that I often think weird and random thoughts and this post will be full of them, tattoos have always fascinated me. It takes a certain amount of courage to imprint…
Make Your Bed & Other Lessons
This morning one of our own graduated from college. We are so proud of you! Just three more to go in the SSS family! I have no recollection of the message given by my commencement speaker. If I’m honest I don’t remember any speech from any graduation ceremony I ever attended. I DO remember the…
Fergus* Has Left The Building
*and I Early tomorrow, someone I love very much will walk across the stage and collect her degree from a major university/football powerhouse. I just had to be there, so Fergus and I loaded up the Conestoga, stopped for a spell at my parents (who have magnanimously volunteered to take care of their grand-dog), and…
Use Your Indoor Voice!
Good morning and Happy Monday. You’ll notice the lack of exclamation point this week. Not even the usual vats o’caffeine are doing it for me today. I’ve started three blog posts before this one, which should give you a good indication of the quality of what follows here. I apologize in advance. I’m tired. I…