Actually Sandi saw the present first and I let her bask in the glow for a few minutes knowing that once Jester showed up, she'd be pretty much shut out.

We had a visit from a squirrel at the only window in the apartment that the cats have full access to which I don't need to cover with a curtain for privacy. (I set up a birdfeeder a couple of ( Read more... )

For JKR - Rowling suing fan over new Potter book
Best-selling author J.K. Rowling said Monday that her efforts to halt a publisher's "Harry Potter" encyclopedia have been crushing her creativity.

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There's a new GI Bill in the works which would restore full educational benefits to the men and women who serve our country.
From Paul Reickhoff of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America:
Thanks to your continued support, the new GI Bill has made some amazing progress in Congress in the last 48 hours. The Bill now has over 50 co-sponsors in the ( Read more... )

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Please to note expensivo and uber cool cat fountain that Mama ShelaghC purchased for her adorable kitties at an early adopter pricetag of nearly $100.


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Remember this post?Well, it turns out the lovely large pillow resting on the arm of couch #1 is a *part* of that arm and not adjustable at all. I finally got to see it in person last week. On top of that, there's fringe on the pillow. For those who've been following me and the exploits of Jester, the boy *loooooooves* to chew off and swallow ( Read more... )

I had a busy day yesterday.

Did a level one (lightweight) clean-up job on the kitchen.

Scrubbed out the cats' water fountain.

Watched "Invasion of the Bane."

Ordered this couch for my living room - finally! Won't arrive until May, but it'll be worth it.

Sang "The Merry Widow Waltz" at a talent show at my church to rave reviews (the happiest I ( Read more... )

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On the blog Four Freedoms, Raine posts about more rapes reported by female KBR employees - including the mother of a soldier. Your Vagina's Belong to Them - V.2
In the past week, we have learned of another rape. Another story of an American woman being raped with ties to KBR. This time, it is with a twist... This time it involves a soldier. In this ( Read more... )