Archive for August, 2008
Pens
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008For his birthday, Chip’s Ma got him the accessories necessary for turning pens on the lathe, something we’ve both been wanting to try. Chip’s first attempt was incredible … neither of us will probably ever make a pen this pretty again (it’s the one in the center):
Only trouble is, the wood wasn’t labeled so we [...]
The Early Bird Gets the Hot Air Balloon
Sunday, August 17th, 2008Since Kory was in Louisville this weekend with his dad, I was left in charge of Riley the Wonder Pup. As in, I wonder if she naps all day just so she can experience the joy of waking me up in the middle of the night to pee/poop/play or just look at me funny. [...]
Puppy Paws
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008It would appear that our Riley is not going to be a particularly small dog. It would also appear that I am slightly obsessed with her puppy paws.
Here, she is glaring at me out of the corner of her eye for disturbing her nap:
Here, I am focused on her giant, adorable puppy paws.
Some people [...]
Riley (girl, not boy)
Friday, August 8th, 2008We accidentally bought a new puppy today. Accidentally.
I have never bought a dog before – I always adopted. However, this little thing really captured my heart when I saw her at the pet store, and I just couldn’t let her stay there. I’m not sure what it is about this little puppy, [...]
Employed
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008I’m officially employed again, or at least I will be after I fill out the requisite mountain of paperwork. I just accepted a position as a tutor at Wright State’s University Writing Center, where I will guide young collegiate minds through the challenges of academic writing. I’m hoping this will give me some insight as [...]