Monday, November 10, 2008

New Puppy

My parents got a new puppy a couple of weeks ago. His name is Roscoe, and he's a chihuahua. He is the cutest thing you've seen in your entire life. Picture the most adorable baby animal EVER, then multiply that cuteness by infinity, then you will begin to understand how cute Roscoe is. These pix don't even do him justice.




He was playing with a leaf that was blowing in the wind on Saturday afternoon. Chasing a leaf, people. With such enthusiasm and curiosity and innocence it just makes your heart melt. Into a puddle. Then you step in that puddle and go, "Wait, that's not my heart, that's pee!" Yeah, he's still working on his housetraining skillz. But that only takes away from his cuteness by .1%, so he's still got plenty to spare.

Friday, November 07, 2008

Wind Point Lighthouse


Near Racine, WI, on Lake Michigan, there is a lighthouse. I went there yesterday after my trainings. I was surprised at how ocean-like the waves were.


And to think in a week this could be covered in snow.



Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Another Victory!


Prop 2 passed in CA, with 63% for to 37% against. Yay for farm animals!

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Victory!


Updated 11/5:

NC is still too close to call...let's just call it a purple state and be done with it. Otherwise, electorally, it's a landslide for Obama. In the popular vote, also a clear mandate. Hooray! He has no time to rest on his laurels, as the NY Times says. There is quite a daunting array of tasks ahead of him. The scrutiny will be immense. In the end, he will bring the change we need.

Saturday, November 01, 2008

Halloween in the Office

My coworkers shared my Halloween spirit and it showed in their costumes. I love the people I work with!

Taylor as "McPalin." By far the most elaborate costume at the office.


Jeff as a proctologist (complete with gross smudges), and Susan as an injured (dead?) skier.


Brent as a golfer, Brandon as Maverick from Top Gun, JD as a basketball player, and Jeff again.


Renee as Salt, and Amanda as Pepper. Loved the silver knit berets for shaker tops.


Andy as a beer keg.


Erin as Sarah Palin poses with the other Maverick in the office.


Kendall as a Pink Lady.


Ashley as a cop.


Daniel as Indiana Jones. He really fits the part, no?


Jason as an asp. Ha ha.