An early anniversary present from my hubby!

While talking about my desire for an electric kettle in my office Jerry had a wonderful idea to get a Keurig for our anniversary allowing me to take our kettle to the office.  We normally like to travel for our anniversary, but since we cannot do that this year, this was a wonderful substitute.

At first I was hesitant.  I had real trouble wrapping my head around this gadget; I just didn't "get it".

I enjoy tea and despise the taste of coffee, sometimes even the smell, so I didn't desire even the hint of coffee in my tea.  The only time I did drink coffee, I was 23, at IHOP, at 2:00 in the morning after a night at Piranha's and I have no desire to repeat the experience.

I was concerned about the taste of my husband's coffee coming through in my tea.  So far so good.  I brewed a cup of herbal tea immediately after Jerry made some Italian Roast and I didn't even get a hint of coffee!  We've made about 10 cups so far and are enjoying the machine.

Run for the Hills 5K, March 17 - Our first 5k!

Forest Hill Neighborhood: 'via Blog this'

We just signed up for our first 5k!  What a way to spend our 13th Anniversary!

We are taking the 2 Pomeranian's with us, but there is NO way we will be taking home any prizes!

A Terrified Public - How the Pit Bull Got A Bad Rep

"My kids are around pit bulls every day. In the '70s they blamed Dobermans, in the '80s they blamed German Shepherds, in the '90s they blamed Rottweilers. Now they blame the Pit Bull." 
- Cesar Millan (The Dog Whisperer)

A Terrified Public

"...A classic case in point, Weela, the 1993 Ken-L Ration’s Dog Hero, that saved 30 people, 29 dogs, 13 horses, and a cat, during heavy floods in Southern California. Reader’s Digest refused to include, that Weela was an American Pit Bull Terrier, when writing their article, depicting her heroic acts.

Today, these strong proud animals, are used in a variety of helping functions in society including police work, search and rescue, or therapy dogs in hospitals. Their fun loving, energetic, personalities, high level of intelligence, and athletic bodies help them to excel in all K-9 sports such as agility, dock diving, fly ball, weight pulling, rally obedience, flying disc - the list is endless. Anything, any other breed can do, so can a bully. Because, as the media reports it…….if it’s not a Pit Bull, It’s just a dog. Strong, confident, never give up and never back down, is so much a part of who we are as a society, how did we become so afraid of these virtues?”

10 Early Signs of Parkinson Disease

Parkinsons Disease

According to widely used guidelines from the United Kingdom Parkinson's Disease Society Brain Bank, the first indicators of a Parkinson's diagnosis are sign #1 and at least one of signs #2 through #4.

Cardinal signs

1. He or she moves very slowly and seems clumsier. It takes longer than usual to button a shirt, make a phone call, or do any task that requires hand coordination -- and there's no other obvious explanation for it. This slowness of movement is known as bradykinesia. As the disease progresses, Parkinson's disease patients may find themselves momentarily “freezing” like a statue while walking or turning, unable to take the next step.

2. His or her hand or leg shakes when in a resting position. About 70 to 80 percent of Parkinson's disease patients have a "resting tremor" in the hands, arms, legs, jaw, or face. The shakiness occurs when, say, the patient rests her hand relaxed in her lap, as opposed to when moving to pour a cup of tea. The trembling could make it look as if she's rolling a pill between her thumb and forefinger.

Folding a fitted sheet

I just had to post this because I will fold a fitted sheet neatly only 1 out of every 10 times...

Folding a Fitted Sheet How-To

1. Stand holding the sheet by the two adjacent corners of one of the shorter edges. With the sheet inside out, place one hand in each of these two corners.

2. Bring your right hand to your left, and fold the corner in your right hand over the one in your left, enveloping it. Next, reach down and pick up the corner that is hanging in front; bring it up, and fold it over the two corners in your left hand; the corner that's showing will be inside out.

Pet Periodontitis - Gum Disease Can be Fatal to Pets

Caring for Your Pets Teeth at Home Easily

Pet Periodontitis

Toothaches, Bad Breath are Not Reserved For Humans Alone

It creeps in slowly and unseen. What starts out as all-familiar, sweet puppy breath evolves into something smelly and foul. It’s not just bad breath your pet is puffing all over you.

It’s gum disease.

The easiest way to help keep your dogs teeth healthy is to feed your dog a dry food diet and only use wet food as a treat.  This will also help reduce gas and stool odor.

Pets Benefit From Dental Checkups

It’s estimated that more than 80 percent of pets in the U.S. experience gum disease by age 3. Left untreated, abscesses and plaque buildup can turn into a costly visit to the veterinarian.

The Dogs First Snow!

With the exception of our 13 year old, Flapjack, the dogs loved their first snow!  Cupid was rolling around in it and bot Cupid and Romeo loved chasing snowballs and having snowballs tossed so they could try and catch them in their mouths!

We had a blast playing in the snow last night!

Lipstick Art, Very Cool!!

Chuckle for the Day - What You Give A Woman

'Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater. If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby. If you give her a house, she'll give you a home. If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal. If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart.

She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her. So, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of shit.'

Happy Valentine's Day!

In honor of this Valentine's Day, here is a picture of my awesome husband on our first Valentines Day 14 years ago, 1998.