Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Monday, 27 February 2012
Why?
We have more rules, more laws, more police, more monitoring than ever before in our schools, on our streets, and sometimes even in our homes. And yet, it seems we are incapable of keeping our children safe.
Today in the news are these headlines (from CBC website):
Ohio high school shooting leaves 1 dead
A teenager described as a bullied outcast at his suburban Cleveland high school opened fire in the cafeteria Monday morning, killing one student and wounding four others before being caught a short distance away, authorities said.
California girl's fighting death ruled homicide
The coroner's office ruled Monday that the death of a 10-year-old Southern California schoolgirl after a fight with another girl was a homicide.
Grandparents deserve prison sentences, court hears
During the January trial, the Crown said that in 2007 and 2008, when the girl was staying with them, she was denied food and medical attention and had been locked in a furnace room.
Thankfully the child in the last story is now healthy but one cannot help but wonder what emotional scars remain and how that might impact her future.
Perhaps I'm naive in thinking that children were less protected when I was a child and that there were fewer incidents where children lost their lives other than to disease.
We certainly had much more freedom. I can recall riding my bicycle 10 miles to a nearby town to visit an aunt when I was only 10 years old. Now a bike ride of more than a few blocks can be too dangerous.
There were certainly school yard bullies but not one of them ever brought a gun to school. It wasn't as though there weren't guns in the homes where I grew up. I lived in a rural community outside a small town so hunting wasn't only a sport but a way of life.
I'm sure there were neglectful parents, in fact I'm certain there were, but we simply weren't aware. Looking back I recall there was always that one child who was a bit grubby looking, who seemed to be willing to take that yucky sandwich packed in your lunch, and based on the bruises, a bit accident prone. But I can't remember than anyone ever died as a result.
Why do these things happen? When will one more death be one too many? How do we get to the realization that every child is precious? How do we all become accountable?
Today in the news are these headlines (from CBC website):
Ohio high school shooting leaves 1 dead
A teenager described as a bullied outcast at his suburban Cleveland high school opened fire in the cafeteria Monday morning, killing one student and wounding four others before being caught a short distance away, authorities said.
California girl's fighting death ruled homicide
The coroner's office ruled Monday that the death of a 10-year-old Southern California schoolgirl after a fight with another girl was a homicide.
Grandparents deserve prison sentences, court hears
During the January trial, the Crown said that in 2007 and 2008, when the girl was staying with them, she was denied food and medical attention and had been locked in a furnace room.
Thankfully the child in the last story is now healthy but one cannot help but wonder what emotional scars remain and how that might impact her future.
Perhaps I'm naive in thinking that children were less protected when I was a child and that there were fewer incidents where children lost their lives other than to disease.
There were certainly school yard bullies but not one of them ever brought a gun to school. It wasn't as though there weren't guns in the homes where I grew up. I lived in a rural community outside a small town so hunting wasn't only a sport but a way of life.
I'm sure there were neglectful parents, in fact I'm certain there were, but we simply weren't aware. Looking back I recall there was always that one child who was a bit grubby looking, who seemed to be willing to take that yucky sandwich packed in your lunch, and based on the bruises, a bit accident prone. But I can't remember than anyone ever died as a result.
Why do these things happen? When will one more death be one too many? How do we get to the realization that every child is precious? How do we all become accountable?
Sunday, 26 February 2012
Withdrawal
First of all, congratulations to Team Alberta, who were victorious in today's championship game against Team BC. They will represent Canada at the Women's World Curling beginning March 17 in Lethbridge.
They weren't my favorite team, not even close. But while they started out slow, losing 3 of their first 5 games, they went on to the top four out of the round robin. They played two games yesterday, one to get into the semi-final and one to get into the final. It was truly do or done for them.
The BC team won their game Friday night to go directly into Sunday's final. I'm not sure if that didn't have something to do with the way the team played today. Getting the rest was probably good after a long week, but I think Team Alberta may have had the edge in understanding the rocks and the ice from playing on Saturday.
In the meantime, I'll be going through withdrawal, at least until Saturday when the Canadian men's championship begins!
Team Saskatchewan is heading to the 2012 Tim Hortons Brier: Scott Manners, Tyler Lang, Ryan Deis and Mike Armstrong (Photo courtesy Saskatchewan Curling Association)
They are a rookie team who came out of nowhere to win the province. Maybe they'll do the same at the Brier. At least we know they'll be polite, right?
They weren't my favorite team, not even close. But while they started out slow, losing 3 of their first 5 games, they went on to the top four out of the round robin. They played two games yesterday, one to get into the semi-final and one to get into the final. It was truly do or done for them.
The BC team won their game Friday night to go directly into Sunday's final. I'm not sure if that didn't have something to do with the way the team played today. Getting the rest was probably good after a long week, but I think Team Alberta may have had the edge in understanding the rocks and the ice from playing on Saturday.
In the meantime, I'll be going through withdrawal, at least until Saturday when the Canadian men's championship begins!
They are a rookie team who came out of nowhere to win the province. Maybe they'll do the same at the Brier. At least we know they'll be polite, right?
Saturday, 25 February 2012
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Grateful
I am
Grateful for the chance to sleep in tomorrow since it is my day off,
Grateful though the forecast is for snow this weekend, the temperatures won't be very cold,
Grateful my friend and I have plans to get together for brunch this weekend,
Grateful I can enjoy watching some of the best curlers in the world at our Canadian women's championship,
Grateful for my cats' purrs and cuddles especially after a stressful day at work,
Grateful for friends and family who love me despite my many faults!
Grateful for the chance to sleep in tomorrow since it is my day off,
Grateful though the forecast is for snow this weekend, the temperatures won't be very cold,
Grateful my friend and I have plans to get together for brunch this weekend,
Grateful I can enjoy watching some of the best curlers in the world at our Canadian women's championship,
Grateful for my cats' purrs and cuddles especially after a stressful day at work,
Grateful for friends and family who love me despite my many faults!
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Still watching curling!
So I'll share a photograph from the last curling event held here in my city...the men's World curling 2011.
The skip in the fancy pants is Thomas Ulsrud of Norway, and the skip calling the shot from the house is Tom Brewster of Scotland. Brewster went on to the final where they played a terrific game against Jeff Stoughton of Canada...Canada won!
P.S. I think Ulsrud is a hottie!
The skip in the fancy pants is Thomas Ulsrud of Norway, and the skip calling the shot from the house is Tom Brewster of Scotland. Brewster went on to the final where they played a terrific game against Jeff Stoughton of Canada...Canada won!
P.S. I think Ulsrud is a hottie!
Monday, 20 February 2012
Candidate for the Darwin Award
A young person's life has been lost and his friend is facing several charges including negligence causing death. Sad.
Saturday, 18 February 2012
I'm addicted
Not to alcohol or drugs, no not me! My addiction lasts througout the winter and then I am forced into withdrawal through the summer months.
It starts out simply enough...a few opportunities to indulge in December, a few more in January and then comes February and March. Suddenly it's easier to find, especially on the weekends, and I find myself overtaken with need.
I get frustrated when I have to work and miss a chance to partake. Depending on timing I can take part only once a day in the evening - it's simply not enough when I'm in full thrall. Weekends are better especially if I have an earned day off...I can indulge up to three times a day.
This is what has me fixated
For the next week I'll be glued to the television and internet watching the Scotties Women's curling! You'll understand if the blog is quiet.
It starts out simply enough...a few opportunities to indulge in December, a few more in January and then comes February and March. Suddenly it's easier to find, especially on the weekends, and I find myself overtaken with need.
I get frustrated when I have to work and miss a chance to partake. Depending on timing I can take part only once a day in the evening - it's simply not enough when I'm in full thrall. Weekends are better especially if I have an earned day off...I can indulge up to three times a day.
This is what has me fixated
For the next week I'll be glued to the television and internet watching the Scotties Women's curling! You'll understand if the blog is quiet.
Thursday, 16 February 2012
Thoughtful Thursday
No thoughts...just exhaustion. Sleep has become a desire, coming in short bursts, and fading as my dreams come between me and rest I crave.
I guess the crap that's happening at work is affecting more than I know.
I guess the crap that's happening at work is affecting more than I know.
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Monday, 13 February 2012
Why cats shouldn't be outdoors
I'll probably get hate mail for this, but I really don't believe cats should be permitted to wander free. The fact is cats are virtually defenceless in the outdoors. They are smaller than most predators, have a tendency to move quickly meaning they can't be easily seen by drivers, and far too often the target of mean, miserable, rotten cat-haters. (A personal bias of mine, can you tell?)
Trooper got lucky, at least to this point. It won't be known for sometime whether he'll suffer long term nerve damage. The story here indicates the cat spent 24 hours frozen to a driveway before being rescued. Did no one walking by notice him? I can't imagine he was quiet for the entire time and it certainly would have taken for some time for him to freeze to the driveway , surely someone would have seen him moving. It's a sad story, but fortunately he was found, he's getting care from the vet, and hopefully he'll recover.
Somehow too many people think of cats as disposable. As someone who loves my kitties, enjoys their antics, cuddles and loving, this is heartbreaking. Every cat I've ever owned has had a different personality, and varying needs, but I could no more consider them a disposable commodity anymore than I would or could a child.
This is an old picture, one of Sasha and Silver (she passed away in 2009), but really, tell me how could someone not love those faces?
Trooper got lucky, at least to this point. It won't be known for sometime whether he'll suffer long term nerve damage. The story here indicates the cat spent 24 hours frozen to a driveway before being rescued. Did no one walking by notice him? I can't imagine he was quiet for the entire time and it certainly would have taken for some time for him to freeze to the driveway , surely someone would have seen him moving. It's a sad story, but fortunately he was found, he's getting care from the vet, and hopefully he'll recover.
Somehow too many people think of cats as disposable. As someone who loves my kitties, enjoys their antics, cuddles and loving, this is heartbreaking. Every cat I've ever owned has had a different personality, and varying needs, but I could no more consider them a disposable commodity anymore than I would or could a child.
This is an old picture, one of Sasha and Silver (she passed away in 2009), but really, tell me how could someone not love those faces?
Sunday, 12 February 2012
What a weekend!
It all started on Thursday when my son came home from work. After having something to eat, he sat down on the couch in the living room. That was my first clue that something was up. Normally when he is home he hibernates in the basement, only coming up for food, to shower, or to go out for a smoke. C told me that he'd had a fainting spell at work earlier in the week and on his way home Thursday evening he had to pull over because his eyes wouldn't focus and he felt dizzy and lightheaded. I told him I'd take him to the doctor the next day as I wasn't working Friday.
We went to the clinic at the south end of the city. Although there are walk-in clinics closer to our home, they're always busy. Most of the time, this clinic is much quieter, and it is attached to the Super Walmart. I think some people have a bias against it simply because of it's location but I like it because if the doctors are running behind they give you a pager and you can go shopping while you wait!
We arrived and found the waiting room almost empty so no shopping for me this day. C checked in and within 20 minutes he was in an out of the office. The doctor found he has high blood pressure, has a slight heart murmur, and made the suggestion he quit smoking. He also ordered a number of tests, both blood and and ECG. C had to fast before the testing so it had to wait until Saturday.
Saturday morning I drove him to the lab in the north end of the city as it is one of only two open on the weekend. That's where the fun started! We walked into a packed waiting room and C took a number (#90). I looked around and decided they didn't need me taking up space so I told C I'd run next door to the Dollar Giant to do some shopping. I spent about 15 minutes and $12 at the dollar store, dropped my parcel in the car, and headed back to the lab.
C still hadn't even made it to the front desk to check in by this point and the waiting room was still full so I went down the mall to the Giant Tiger. This time I spent 20 minutes and $35 before going back to the lab. By this point, he'd checked in and was waiting to be called to the back for his tests...and they were serving client #89. Perfect timing, right? It turns out it was as he was through in about 10 minutes and we were on our way. The poor boy was starving and craving his coffee so we stopped at Tim Horton's for a bagel and coffee on the way home.
Sunday started out relatively quiet, both kids were sleeping in, and I was relaxing watching tv. They both got up around 9:30, my son to go to work and my daughter to go to a coaching clinic at the gym. After they'd both left I was chatting with my brother on the phone, when my calling waiting alerted me that my daughter was calling. I took her call only to learn that her car had broken down a few blocks from home.
I called CAA to arrange for a tow truck, then drove over so she wouldn't have to wait in a cold car. About 30 minutes later the tow truck arrived, she arranged to meet him at the Canadian Tire store nearby. While we waited at the store, I wandered around but this time I didn't buy anything. She got a call a few hours later telling her that a line had cracked and failed so she'd lost all of her transmission fluid. Unfortunately the shop didn't have part they needed so the car won't be ready until tomorrow sometime.
As a result I'll drive her to work tomorrow morning, she'll need to take a cab to her second job at the gym since I work until 5, and then I'll pick her up at the gym at 8:30. Hopefully the shop at Canadian Tire is open until 9, so we can pick her car otherwise we'll have to make similar plans for Tuesday.
Things sometime happen in threes...I wonder what the next event might be?
We went to the clinic at the south end of the city. Although there are walk-in clinics closer to our home, they're always busy. Most of the time, this clinic is much quieter, and it is attached to the Super Walmart. I think some people have a bias against it simply because of it's location but I like it because if the doctors are running behind they give you a pager and you can go shopping while you wait!
We arrived and found the waiting room almost empty so no shopping for me this day. C checked in and within 20 minutes he was in an out of the office. The doctor found he has high blood pressure, has a slight heart murmur, and made the suggestion he quit smoking. He also ordered a number of tests, both blood and and ECG. C had to fast before the testing so it had to wait until Saturday.
Saturday morning I drove him to the lab in the north end of the city as it is one of only two open on the weekend. That's where the fun started! We walked into a packed waiting room and C took a number (#90). I looked around and decided they didn't need me taking up space so I told C I'd run next door to the Dollar Giant to do some shopping. I spent about 15 minutes and $12 at the dollar store, dropped my parcel in the car, and headed back to the lab.
C still hadn't even made it to the front desk to check in by this point and the waiting room was still full so I went down the mall to the Giant Tiger. This time I spent 20 minutes and $35 before going back to the lab. By this point, he'd checked in and was waiting to be called to the back for his tests...and they were serving client #89. Perfect timing, right? It turns out it was as he was through in about 10 minutes and we were on our way. The poor boy was starving and craving his coffee so we stopped at Tim Horton's for a bagel and coffee on the way home.
Sunday started out relatively quiet, both kids were sleeping in, and I was relaxing watching tv. They both got up around 9:30, my son to go to work and my daughter to go to a coaching clinic at the gym. After they'd both left I was chatting with my brother on the phone, when my calling waiting alerted me that my daughter was calling. I took her call only to learn that her car had broken down a few blocks from home.
I called CAA to arrange for a tow truck, then drove over so she wouldn't have to wait in a cold car. About 30 minutes later the tow truck arrived, she arranged to meet him at the Canadian Tire store nearby. While we waited at the store, I wandered around but this time I didn't buy anything. She got a call a few hours later telling her that a line had cracked and failed so she'd lost all of her transmission fluid. Unfortunately the shop didn't have part they needed so the car won't be ready until tomorrow sometime.
As a result I'll drive her to work tomorrow morning, she'll need to take a cab to her second job at the gym since I work until 5, and then I'll pick her up at the gym at 8:30. Hopefully the shop at Canadian Tire is open until 9, so we can pick her car otherwise we'll have to make similar plans for Tuesday.
Things sometime happen in threes...I wonder what the next event might be?
Saturday, 11 February 2012
There are no secrets
The internet has opened the world to those are connected. I must admit that until my children were in highschool I was reticent to allow the internet into my home. Now I'm not sure what my fears were but I'm certain there were at least two. The first was that I wouldn't know what my children were looking at - then I found out about the history function and parental controls. The second was I realized my children would soon learn more about the internet and computers than I ever would. That concern has had happy consequences since each time I run into an issue either one can resolve it for me!
Today's youth won't know a time without internet, Facebook, and Twitter (and whatever new social network I know nothing about!) Young people tend to know how to use the security to keep Mom and Dad out but fail to realize that everything they post is open to the world. Businesses are now using Google and Facebook to screen job applicants. It's no longer simply about putting forward your best efforts at an interview. However, I don't think many young people have come to this realization just yet.
And then there's this young woman and her rant against her parents. She probably should have realized with a Dad who works in IT, the security on Facebook can be easily breached. He took exception to her comments and I suspect it will be some time before she's able to network with her friends again. I guess you can call the current equivalent to an ass whupping!
Check out the video here:
Today's youth won't know a time without internet, Facebook, and Twitter (and whatever new social network I know nothing about!) Young people tend to know how to use the security to keep Mom and Dad out but fail to realize that everything they post is open to the world. Businesses are now using Google and Facebook to screen job applicants. It's no longer simply about putting forward your best efforts at an interview. However, I don't think many young people have come to this realization just yet.
And then there's this young woman and her rant against her parents. She probably should have realized with a Dad who works in IT, the security on Facebook can be easily breached. He took exception to her comments and I suspect it will be some time before she's able to network with her friends again. I guess you can call the current equivalent to an ass whupping!
Check out the video here:
Thursday, 9 February 2012
Dinner, learning and laughter
This evening I went out for dinner with three of the women I work with. Two of the four of us in attendance(not me) recently completed the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People training. As part of that training they made a commitment to work on the 7th habit, which means caring for oneself through physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual renewal. Although I didn't go through the training, I understand that caring for your personal well-being means you are better prepared to meet the daily challenges in an effective way.
It makes sense, doesn't it? Take of yourself first, and you'll be able to take care of the rest of your life. As women we tend to put the needs of others first, resulting in high levels of stress and often culminating in physical and mental health issues. This dinner was a first step to taking care of ourselves and building the relationships between co-workers.
We did what women do when they get together, we bitched about men (either partners or those guys at work), we talked about problems at work, we talked about our families, and we laughed. We laughed at the wait staff who came to sing happy birthday to the gentleman at the next table. We laughed while P described the interview she had with a candidate today. We laughed about how "hot" we were...the hot flashes for a couple of us. It was great and I'm already looking forward to our next girl's nite out we're planning for next month!
It makes sense, doesn't it? Take of yourself first, and you'll be able to take care of the rest of your life. As women we tend to put the needs of others first, resulting in high levels of stress and often culminating in physical and mental health issues. This dinner was a first step to taking care of ourselves and building the relationships between co-workers.
We did what women do when they get together, we bitched about men (either partners or those guys at work), we talked about problems at work, we talked about our families, and we laughed. We laughed at the wait staff who came to sing happy birthday to the gentleman at the next table. We laughed while P described the interview she had with a candidate today. We laughed about how "hot" we were...the hot flashes for a couple of us. It was great and I'm already looking forward to our next girl's nite out we're planning for next month!
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Forgotten respect
This afternoon two police officers were shot and wounded near Killam, Alberta.
I commented in an earlier post about a young police officer was killed when he was run over by a young driver he had pulled over in a traffic stop. Frankly these stories make me angry. How, and why, have we lost the respect for police officers? (Picture courtesy of The Community Press, Killam, Alta.)
I understand these men and women willingly put their lives on the line everyday to ensure our safety. Thankfully, most officers will work their entire careers without facing any serious threats. But in the past few years it seems that this is no longer the case. There is a segment of our population who, for lack of a better term, don't give a shit about anyone but themselves. These self-centered morons are willing to do anything to escape the authority of the law, to avoid accountability for their actions.
Is this the result of nature - is there an inherent evil within these individuals? Or is it nurture - have the parents failed to teach respect? Have we put individual rights too far ahead of the rights of the collective?
I don't think I'll ever satisfactorily answer these questions. In the meantime I'll just feel angry and frightened.
I understand these men and women willingly put their lives on the line everyday to ensure our safety. Thankfully, most officers will work their entire careers without facing any serious threats. But in the past few years it seems that this is no longer the case. There is a segment of our population who, for lack of a better term, don't give a shit about anyone but themselves. These self-centered morons are willing to do anything to escape the authority of the law, to avoid accountability for their actions.
Is this the result of nature - is there an inherent evil within these individuals? Or is it nurture - have the parents failed to teach respect? Have we put individual rights too far ahead of the rights of the collective?
I don't think I'll ever satisfactorily answer these questions. In the meantime I'll just feel angry and frightened.
Monday, 6 February 2012
Explains a few things!
I live in Saskatchewan...and just about everything these guys say is pretty accurate. They forgot Vico though...that would be chocolate milk to everyone else! Enjoy!
Sunday, 5 February 2012
Family time
I spent the evening yesterday with my brother R and his family. His daughter L turned 9 during my trip and it was my brother's 50th this past Friday. If my little brother is 50 does that officially make me old? I gave him a card that read "If life begins at 40, you're only 10 years old!" so I guess we're both still young.
We had a nice visit, I shared my pictures of my trip, and I got to catch up on all the sports and school happenings for Deniece and Denephew. They are such talkative kids, full of energy, it's exhausting to spend much time with them! On the other hand they are very loving, full of hugs and always so happy to see me. That's a nice feeling to be appreciated.
Today my daughter and I have been working to get the house cleaned up. The house wasn't too bad when I got home last weekend but by this weekend the vacuuming needed to be done, kitty litter needed cleanig, and the garbage and recycling needed to be taken out. My son left for work about 9:30, he'll be home around 6:30 just in time for dinner.
It is so nice to be home enjoying time with my family (even though my daughter doesn't think of this as quality time!) And it's even warm enough to spend some time out in the sunroom!
We had a nice visit, I shared my pictures of my trip, and I got to catch up on all the sports and school happenings for Deniece and Denephew. They are such talkative kids, full of energy, it's exhausting to spend much time with them! On the other hand they are very loving, full of hugs and always so happy to see me. That's a nice feeling to be appreciated.
Today my daughter and I have been working to get the house cleaned up. The house wasn't too bad when I got home last weekend but by this weekend the vacuuming needed to be done, kitty litter needed cleanig, and the garbage and recycling needed to be taken out. My son left for work about 9:30, he'll be home around 6:30 just in time for dinner.
It is so nice to be home enjoying time with my family (even though my daughter doesn't think of this as quality time!) And it's even warm enough to spend some time out in the sunroom!
Friday, 3 February 2012
This should be interesting
Not my post...but the fact that Roseanne Barr is seeking the nomination of the Green Party in the U.S. as a presidential candidate.
Can you imagine what that debate would go? At least she wouldn't have to sing! But I bet she's make some of those stuffed shirts uncomfortable...that would be fun to watch, lol!
Can you imagine what that debate would go? At least she wouldn't have to sing! But I bet she's make some of those stuffed shirts uncomfortable...that would be fun to watch, lol!
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Getting back to normal
I've been home for just a few days and getting back into the working/home rhythm is proving to be difficult. Despite the fact that I got up early most mornings, I'm finding I feel exhausted every morning when that darned alarm clock chimes at 6:15 a.m. I'm ready for bed by 9 p.m. - either I'm getting really old or I'm suffering jet lag?
Work has been particularly busy as I am working on a competition, the candidates wrote their examinations early this week, now marking has become the priority. In the meantime I have a team to manage, meetings to attend, (two yesterday, one today) and I'm not caught up with my e-mails that came in while I was away. Tomorrow should be a quiet day as all but one of my team are off...I made a list of things to do...here's hoping I get them done!
At home, I've finally got my laundry finished and put away. I'll admit part of the delay was simple procrastination. I do wash everything, just in case I've brought some little critter home with me, and set my suitcase out in the garage for the same reason. I also had some dirty clothes left from before my trip hanging out in the laundry basket. And then were the towels that seem to multiply in my son's bathroom. I've tried buying him his own towels but when those run out he just goes to the linen closet for mine! He knows how to use the washing machine and does do his own personal laundry but apparently has a blind spot for towels.
The kitties are all thrilled to have me home. Sami is especially attentive, curling up in my lap whenever I sit down and she's the first to come to my bedroom at night. It's understandable as Sasha is my son's cat, and Saku is my daughter's cat. Although they both ensure they pay attention to her, she is definitely my cat! Here she is "helping" with the laundry!
One more day of work and then I can look forward to sleeping in this weekend. Who am I kidding...the cats will have me up early! At least I can have an afternoon nap, it's frowned upon at work.
Work has been particularly busy as I am working on a competition, the candidates wrote their examinations early this week, now marking has become the priority. In the meantime I have a team to manage, meetings to attend, (two yesterday, one today) and I'm not caught up with my e-mails that came in while I was away. Tomorrow should be a quiet day as all but one of my team are off...I made a list of things to do...here's hoping I get them done!
At home, I've finally got my laundry finished and put away. I'll admit part of the delay was simple procrastination. I do wash everything, just in case I've brought some little critter home with me, and set my suitcase out in the garage for the same reason. I also had some dirty clothes left from before my trip hanging out in the laundry basket. And then were the towels that seem to multiply in my son's bathroom. I've tried buying him his own towels but when those run out he just goes to the linen closet for mine! He knows how to use the washing machine and does do his own personal laundry but apparently has a blind spot for towels.
The kitties are all thrilled to have me home. Sami is especially attentive, curling up in my lap whenever I sit down and she's the first to come to my bedroom at night. It's understandable as Sasha is my son's cat, and Saku is my daughter's cat. Although they both ensure they pay attention to her, she is definitely my cat! Here she is "helping" with the laundry!
One more day of work and then I can look forward to sleeping in this weekend. Who am I kidding...the cats will have me up early! At least I can have an afternoon nap, it's frowned upon at work.
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