Cousin Sarah survived her two weeks in Romania. She survived with flying colors, I'd say! I don't know if it's because she was vulnerably on my turf, or simply because she's (gasp!) matured since the Ireland 1990 Debacle, but much to my delight Cousin Sarah has now proven herself to be an exemplary travel companion! I know she had plenty she could ( Read more... )

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Had a very interesting day yesterday. Yesterday we went to the vet's office (the place where you bring your cats and dogs) to pick up some food for Corky the semi-toothless pug. The room we walked into was the waiting room...sort of...on one side of the room, on the other side of a half wall, was a gurney and some IVs. The waiting room also ( Read more... )

World traveler! What a joke! Within 5 minutes of getting off our plane in Amsterdam, I fell over, which embarrassed Bridget. I dropped my fleece, then stepped on it, which caused me to do the splits! I had to go down to avoid breaking both legs...then I gave some lady a peep show in the bathroom because I didn't realize the door didn't lock ( Read more... )

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Hello all! So Saturday was an exceptionally good day so I just wanted to make sure I noted it for posterity. Susan and I headed out to Sacele at about 10am to get out two of the kids from Chip. This time we decided to get 6-year old Silvester (aka Silly) and 2-year old Alexandru. Silly we didn't know too, too much about because he's relatively new ( Read more... )

Ok, where has October gone?!? Deepest apologies go out to my legions (ha!) of adoring fans. Both of you. The abridged version for those with short attention (or even just average) spans: Life continues to be good. Very good. Between the hospital and tutoring, Chip kids and Casa Mea, and even a bit of a social life mixed in, I’m keeping crazy busy ( Read more... )

I’m back!! And let it hereby be stated: Cousin Sarah, enough about the pandas!!


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There's been lots going on, and I haven't even gone back to see what I last wrote. On the work front things are good, lots of babies needing cuddling and changing at the hospital, the visa process is still underway. There were hangups with getting access to Chip, the special needs group home in Sacele, and paperwork needed to be resubmitted, but ( Read more... )