The Horticultural Whore Is Getting Restless

...for sun, seedlings, seeds and shovels Unlike past years, when I have foolishly let Northern California's screwy winter weather seduce me into starting my spring gardening too soon, this year, I've stayed inside reading my gardener's porn. (aka seed & nursery catalogs and various gardening mags) However, with January and February behind us, it's time … Continue reading The Horticultural Whore Is Getting Restless

Red Cat Scream

...a neo-blues song My weekend was, by turns, fun...busy...more fun...tiring...exceptionally stressful...busy...tasty...big fun...busy...restful. On Sunday, the gaming group (minus Grace who is in Homework Hell) played Settlers of Catan. It was great fun and I won the game in a very close three way race for that 10th victory point. And now... Adventure Seed #5: The … Continue reading Red Cat Scream

The Wonderful, Yet Mysteriously Haunting Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Pig Who Ate Cheese

...co-starring her pet skunk, George Here, a couple of days late, we have... Adventure Seed #3: The Terror In The Fog (The link here is Sally Smithfield) When a respected colleague, Professor Smithfield, calls Doc in to help investigate the completely mummified body of a scientist who was alive just that morning, it's merely the … Continue reading The Wonderful, Yet Mysteriously Haunting Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Pig Who Ate Cheese

Opal Cats, Ivory Dogs, Jade Snakes

...and itchy fingers As others have stated, these quizzes are damned accurate. Another badass quiz from eSPIN-the-Bottle... Which Sexy Are You? MY RESULT:Cool Sexy You keep it real smooth, all James Bond-style. The suave, international hotties will love you. You’re sophisticated, mature, and you’ve got fairly expensive tastes. (And your personal hygiene? Outstanding.) Just be … Continue reading Opal Cats, Ivory Dogs, Jade Snakes

Hoozonfurst?

...wutzonsekond! Man, was that Puppy Bowl ever a nail biter! And could the officiating have sucked just a bit more? I mean, calling Unnecessary Ruff-ness on Jackson, the Golden Retriever(and Rookie of the Year), when it was crystal clear that the real roughness was coming from that big Visla pup who had him pinned down! … Continue reading Hoozonfurst?

If You Don’t Grab Life By The Balls, Life Will Grab You By The Throat

...true dat Well, Grace is at school using the computer lab, the girls are snoozing after a prolonged wrasslin' match and I'm on my second mug of tea (decaf, after the daily Bigass Mug Of Oolong) and things here at Casa del Basset Hound are perhaps a tad mellower and more lazy than they should … Continue reading If You Don’t Grab Life By The Balls, Life Will Grab You By The Throat