RAWR!!!1!

Down, kitty! That's Ozzie, our cat who for years behaved like a dog--he played fetch, his meows sounded more like barks, and to this day he still won't eat his food until I give him a few good pats on his backside. Now that he's getting older (noooo!) he's starting to be more cat-like, but … Continue reading RAWR!!!1!

Staying Indoors

As the wildfires continue to burn over 20 miles from my home, the effects are starting to begin. First, it was already a warm day. As of this sentence it's 86 degrees. Second, the smoke from the fires is starting to slowly creep its way down to Long Beach and the sky looks incredibly...bad. It's … Continue reading Staying Indoors

Busy Weekend

Alright, here's a quick summary. Friday night we took Anthony out trick-or-treating around the neighborhood with the local kiddies. We shared some goodies at a neighbor's house when it was all said and done, and I couldn't help but notice the lack of people out this year. Maybe it's because this Hallowe'en was on a … Continue reading Busy Weekend

Pumpkins!

Since it's getting closer to Hallowe'en, I thought I'd post a picture of the pumpkins we grew this year: Pretty cool, eh? By the way, the power's out in half of the house due to what we think is an electrical short somewhere, so I may stay home to TCB. We'll see.

Anchors Aweigh

Yesterday we took Anthony to tour a real Navy ship in Seal Beach, CA. It was interesting to see one up close and personal rather than on TV or in a movie, and walking through there was everything we expected. But the main reason we went is because Ann's father is a retired Navy veteran … Continue reading Anchors Aweigh