Pineapple

First of all, this is post #100. What a milestone! Now, onto the matter at hand...

We have had a cat for the last 12 hours. Although BigCat's name may imply otherwise, we are far from 'cat people'. In fact, we're the complete opposite. After arriving home last night, a cat, we'll call her Pineapple, shimmied right into the garage. It took us 20 minutes or so to get her swept out (yes, BigCat used a broom to coax her). After she reluctantly left the garage, we were able to shut the door and continue unloading our groceries. Pineapple sat right next to the garage door and meowed, constantly, non-stop. Although I'm not a cat person, I felt for the poor little thing. Pineapple is clearly a house cat, waiting at every door, and at the sound of one opening bolting towards it. We had to be cautious about letting the pup out being Pineapple is bigger than her, and the pup has not had any cat encounters. As the night went on, we continued to check once in a while to see whether the coast was clear for the pup, but each time we neared the front door there it was... meow... meow... meeeoooww. I eventually took the pup out back and called it a night. BigCat checked a bit later and said that Pineapple was gone.

After the night's sleep, I woke with only brief thoughts of Pineapple. BigCat heard the meowing but the coast was clear in the front. I went to open the back shades and there she was on the deck, clawing at the screen door and meow... meow... meowing.

There will be no feeding, housing or loving of Pineapple. I thought she'd realize when looking in through the back door this morning at the house with the yipping pup and short guy that it wasn't her home like she seemed to believe. My only option of ridding her (without using BigCat's idea) is to haul her into a shelter, and honestly, that isn't happening until Sunday at the earliest. I hope you find your home Pineapple...

I I Cap'n

I recently had an instance in which a somewhat uncomfortable, irritating situation arose. My first reaction was great concern for how the other's involved felt about the situation at hand. Whenever I do this, there is a great amount of assumption involved (and we all know what 'assume' stands for...). Anyway, after some thought about the issue, I decided to permit, or more so force, myself to do something I rarely do. I allowed myself to think about my feelings in the matter. Let it be known, this was a very minor issue. One of those little life things that you stress about for no good reason. Anyway, my conclusion was that I was actually a bit hurt myself. This self realization, acknowledgement of this sentiment, was a freeing moment.

Judging Sarah

If you were to ask me if I was glad I did it? Absolutely. Will I do it again? Absolutely. However, after a 16 hour day at the polls (and endless commercials, political calls and campaigning mail) I am quite relieved it won't be for quite some time.

Today's Faves:

* Being an important part of something we have the "right" to do
* Sampling all of those good treats brought to share
* Meeting some of the family behind "Honor Road" - 1 of the 3 (remember?)roads surrounding us
* Recognized name = First cousin once removed
* Talking with Roger about family, Z-town and sheep
* Inadvertently becoming referred to as the "Head Judge in training"
* Meeting yet another neighbor after 3 years in an unconventional way (I met one just recently when she helped me at a store 30 miles from our houses...)

Even after the Primary Election, I was quite anxious about today. The verdict is in... it has been a good day!

A Slice of Bread

I feel like I've been a bit of a blog slacker lately, for that I apologize. Life has been feeling a bit hectic lately, which actually affords me many blog thoughts each day. Neglected blog... yes, but not forgotten. Birthday and Halloween parties, a wedding, planting, visiting, and lots of time spent with a busy little Bird have all taken part in this fall zipping right on by. As the snow flew today, I realized this was exactly what has happened.

Tonight I'm especially excited about something that most people may find dull... Quicken. I try to remain on top of finances and have many systems in place, but that's just it, there are many systems. I've started the process and am so pumped about what this software is going to help me do. Is it just me?? A program to help with the checking account, bills, taxes... is a delight?? Ahhh... love is in the crisp air.

Some banana bread and photos to get us all caught up. What's that, you didn't get any bread?? Well, enjoy the photos.

Family Pic

It seems rare these days that we get a family picture, let alone a decent one. Last Thursday, the family enjoyed a delicious dinner out at Benihana. To some's dismay, I announced to our waitress that we were celebrating a birthday or two, and lo and behold they were presented with ice cream and a Polaroid picture. This was our end result.



We had a busy weekend which included some more birthday celebrations with my momma. So many good meals, card playing, and fun. BigCat had been set all week prior on "dominating" in a 500 tourney, and he did just that. He left with a large bag of trail mix but an even larger head... oops, I mean smile.

Mom, I hope you continue to live up and enjoy what's left of your birthday month! I am so happy we were able to make it up this weekend.

October Ninth

Happy Birthday, BigBro. I know life has thrown you a curve ball, but I also know you're really good at hitting the ball... especially when it counts. You have a lot of people behind you and here for you on your birthday, and always. I hope you have contentment and whatever else you need on this birthday. Lots of love ~ LilSis

ComfortaCarbs

Carbohydrates. They're like a ginormous hug for the body. An inner hug. I've been craving carbs like mad lately, maybe in an effort to make my insides happy. My favorite feel-good meal is Mac & Cheese, yum. Or maybe Serum's potato soup. Anyway, it's working.

And it's a good thing I've found my own remedy to use. All of the tests done thus far have come back normal. It is a relief that we're able to rule out some of the possibilities, but there are so many more avenues to try.

I've had a happy weekend at home, wonderful Bird QT, and a filled up, warm tummy.