If I wear flip flops in the house, Stella feels it's her job to follow me around and step on the backs of them while I walk. When it's raining or snowing, Argo likes to bug me to let him outside, but then he'll come right back in, because he likes being dried off with big fluffy towel we keep by the door. If I tell the dogs, "Gentle," when I hand them a treat, they will take it carefully from my hand. If I don't, they will practically take my fingers off. If I give them more than one treat, I have to say "gentle," every time I hand one over. … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2012
Ridiculous things I’ve caught myself saying to the dogs
Do you like my singing? Exactly! Because it's fabulous.Don't yell at me. It's not my fault you fell off the bed. I don't appreciate your tone, young lady.I know what you're trying to say, you're trying to say it's time for breakfast 'cause it's breakfast time! Oooh! It's my turn on the treadmill. You already had your turn!I'm stress eating. Don't judge me.Yeah, well, I don't get a treat every time I want one either. … [Read more...]
2011 in Review
Here's my review from 2010, and here's 2009 part one & part two. 1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before?I went rock climbing! On actual rock! We stopped in Asheville on the way to Florida this spring, and had the most patient guide (Ron Funderburke at Fox Mountain Guides). I got the shakes and was going to just hang back and watch while J climbed, but Ron helped me get past my fear and do some climbing. It was a great experience. 2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?Last year, spurred by the somewhat horrific realization that … [Read more...]