Tonight at dinner, a friend hit their dog really hard a number of times, and not in the way it’s meant to be done. The dog was trembling with fear (it seemed) at one point. I had to turn away. It reminded me of how abusive parents can be, and you really have very little… Continue reading
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Maybe I’m Sensitive
Well it's been an odd few days. The weekend was kind of odd for me. I spent most of my time at home working on things that really didn't matter. Chris was at work most of Saturday, and I just wasn't feeling 100%. Friday night we went to coffee, and had quite a few new… Continue reading
Key West Status: Pending
Chris just emailed me to say that our offer for the bed and breakfast in Key West was too late. They have already received an offer, and are under contract. I guess that is good, but I'm a little (er, lot) disappointed by this. My friend David tells me that disappointment is quite common when… Continue reading
Mrs Dalloway?
Well … I've just watched The Hours again on DVD and once again find myself wondering how Chicago beat this movie in the awards. Justice was lacking. Yesterday, we went to Tim & Mike's Summer Blast party, and had a very enjoyable time. It's always nice to catch up with old friends, and make new… Continue reading
A Different Independence Day
Today was the fourth of July in the US. Chris was telling me today that this year was different because of the recent Supreme Court decision, and the words “… with liberty and justice for all” has a much deeper and truer meaning for everyone. I thought that was very insightful, and understood how important… Continue reading
The Supremes are Awesome
Today the Supreme Court announced their decision in the Texas Sodomy case, and it was good news for all men and women in the US. In a 6-3 decision, the court overturned the case of two gay men caught having sex while the police were investigating a false report of a burglary. The case got… Continue reading
Blah-Day
Today was a totally “blah” kind of day. I've been feeling de-energized all day, and just not happy. I didn't sleep well last night… some weird dreams, which is all I remember about them. I think an early night is in order … I always feel better when I sleep.
Mexican Starbux
Coffee was more subdued than normal. I think the fact that we were later may have contributed to this a little, or a lot. Still most of the regulars were there and some new faces – which is always nice! We ate at Hacienda tonight after coffee, and bumped into a couple of friends from… Continue reading
Lazy Fridays … NOT!
Well today has been a whirlwind of activity for me. Talk about lazy Fridays … or was that meant to be Mondays? Hopefully the weekend will settle down some – maybe with the rain, things will slow down. One week to go until our friend from Oz is visiting. I am not in the shape… Continue reading