lunch break

...do your dogs fake sick?

...Charmer had her teeth cleaned last week (which involved anesthesia). Now, in her life, Charmer has any number of procedures involving anesthesia and is usually bounding up the stairs by the time we get home.

This time? Not so much.

She was mopey. And wouldn't eat. So my mom took her to the vet while we were out of town. Blood work was fine. Charmer came home and immediately ate her breakfast, hopped up on the couch, and took a nap.

After eight years, it seems my dog has finally learned the art of "milking it."

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...7,390

...This is the approximate number of cars with video players we saw on the road home tonight. Or maybe we were just seeing the same car over and over. And then over again.

Will be back this week with interesting and thought provoking posts. Ha.

...whatcha reading?

...I need some new books to add to my list. Just finished Testimony from Anita Shreve. Any recommendations?

...thankful

...I could say lots about this day, but nothing that others haven't written about already. So I thought I would share this video my mom sent me today of a soldier returning from Iraq and his dog's reaction. What a great perspective.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

...golden spotting

...Anyone else do this? Whenever we are on the road and we see a golden it's like we're seeing someone famous. This guy was smushed in the back of a Volvo wagon with what looked like some Thanksgiving suitcases.

...i could get used to this

...My mom is visiting this week, so Ken's morning ironing ritual has moved from the guest room to my scrapbook room. It's actually become quite handy for me. Currently serving as an elbow rest. I think it might become a permanent fixture.

...a new member of our (golden) family

...meet Logan, Mercy's new sister and Charmer's new cousin.

We are so happy to welcome her to our family. I can't wait to meet this sweet girl.

(Yup, she's a golden, just has a high and tight haircut right now!)

...a good day

...Life hasn't been the same here since Recollections picked up and left town. Last week, Paper Source opened up in Annapolis. It's a bit of a drive, but oh so worth it to see this in person.

...why, charmer was almost bored today

...watching Ohio State score so many touchdowns against Michigan!

...snow!

...I am hoping that the frigid temperatures and snow in November mean we are in for a doozy of a winter with lots of snow days. You know how I love thee snow day (although this year it might be somewhat bitter sweet as I'll be the employee getting the call at 5:30 a.m. to post the closing on our website).

We have a visitor this weekend. She is big, blonde, and decided it was time to get up this morning at 4:30 a.m. Her name rhymes with, "Namden."