i don't know if it was the heat, or bad timing, or both, but lara isn't doing so well again. she's not eating and the jaundice is back. it's frustrating, because she really seemed to be on the mend. i need to find time to take her back to the vet for more saline and vitamins. i'm really hoping this is fixable, and not a sign of a worse illness. but ( Read more... )

getting ready for the Scottish Highland Games in Pleasanton this weekend. if you're in the bay area and want to be surrounded by amazingly fun things, you should come ( Read more... )

when we were packing up the townhouse, i made a point to pack all our ren faire gear in one suitcase, so it would be easily unpacked ( Read more... )

oh my. another week went by ( Read more... )

drastic money-related mood swings aside, i'm feeling pretty good.

we went to the ren faire down at casa de fruita yesterday, with dave and allie. despite a slightly longer prep period than i expected, thanks to my new outfit, which i had to run in, get, run back to the car with and change into, the day started off solid and stayed that way. my new ( Read more... )

man, i've been bad about updating lately ( Read more... )

thoughts that escaped me last night ( Read more... )

.... and now it's sunday ( Read more... )

i can't believe it's already wednesday ( Read more... )

.... sometimes all you need is a little faith ( Read more... )