Weekly Musings (and some links)

You know what’s awful? When someone comes up to you and says hi, and enters into a conversation with you like you were old pals,,,,,,,, and you have no idea who they are. This has happened to me more than one time. So, I’m stuck trying to decide if there is something wrong with me for not remembering this person, or if this person just believes that they are way more memorable than they actually are. Usually, if the conversation doesn’t last too long, I can fake my way through, hoping to find a way to make an early exit. But, if we get to a certain point, I know I’m going to get the question, “You don’t remember me, do you?” And you thought the conversation was awkward before.

Also. This has been a long week for a member of our immediate family.  Mr. Copper Dog has had a rough week. In fact he may need surgery. Apparently, being somewhere around 30 years old in dog years doesn’t mean that you are smart enough not to eat something that may be too large to come out your other end. After much throwing up, much worry, and much money, the vet chose to admit him to the hospital (and charge much more money). Copper has asked everyone to send Milk Bone get well wishes to North Penn Animal Hospital.

I ask everyone to hope that next time we see the Six Million Dollar Dog, he will be prepared to live for many more dog years.

LINKS

• One of my new favorite authors is Taylor Stevens.  She has written a series of thrillers.  The Informationist is my favorite.  If you go to her site, check out her bio.  Pretty interesting.
• I love live music.  Here is the best place to find out who is coming to your neck of the woods, no matter how obscure they may be.
• I have two boys.  As they grow, I am trying to turn them into collectors of experiences, and not things.  Here is an interesting list of 100 Places To Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up.  (This particular list is limited to America)
• This site just has consistently cool stuff.