Gratuitous Dog Pic

This is the late Repo, from my buddy Larry's car dealership - C3Auto. I bought my first car from him in 2007, I think. Repo was maybe 3 years old at the time. Here, he's an old man, 14 or so. Even though he was older than most labs when he passed, it still crushed … Continue reading Gratuitous Dog Pic →

Johnny can’t read…Still

Chulrins getting promoted to grades without being able to read is an old story. Still, I heard this on the morning radio: https://twitter.com/TPostMillennial/status/2087941561388527867 These are seniors. Yet somehow they can't write down something that is given to them. There are a few reasons for this. One of them involves a bell curve. The other is … Continue reading Johnny can’t read…Still →

Weekend Odds & Ends

Had big plans for the weekend involving a lot of chores. Most of those got done. Had two great park walks with the pups. They're learning to mind their own business for the most part. Don't start nothin', won't be nothin'. Sadly, not all the dogs people walk there have that same attitude. A rare … Continue reading Weekend Odds & Ends →

Fixing some seats – Part 2

Awhile back, I replaced the leather on the bottom of the drinker seat in my truck. I was pretty knackered after that so I figured I'd do the driver seat some other time. Driver seat time wound up being the Independence day holiday on Friday. I headed to my version of the Reclusium, the garage, … Continue reading Fixing some seats – Part 2 →

Gratuitous Dog Pic

He's such a happy boy!

A long trip. A blast to Reynosa and back

Rough weekend that I'm glad is over. Long story short, I had to help move the Girl back to Reynosa. She lost her job in January and hasn't had much luck landing a new one. Her best prospects are out of state. I had a coworker at Lucent that was a native down here that … Continue reading A long trip. A blast to Reynosa and back →

Merry Christmas

Usually, I take the whole Christmas week off. This year, I'm taking the week after. I have little to do before, these days. Hell, it wasn't until last weekend that my kids had any sort of gameplan going. Until I met the Girl, I spent Christmas eve alone more often than not. That started before … Continue reading Merry Christmas →

Getting Fit

Another month's gone by. My weight is remarkably stable, deviating only a few pounds either way, and it's been like that for months. I've been better about my diet, but not as much as I should've. I've added creatine supplements to my other vitamin load. The change has been subtle, but I've noticed my weightlifting … Continue reading Getting Fit →

Happy Thanksgiving!

It’s going to be a busy day. By the time this hits the interwebs, I'll be running in a 5K in Grand Prairie, my first. After that I need to get back, walk the dogs, and start cooking. I have a friend coming over, along with the girl. I have a lot to be thankful … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving! →

The Lampshade of Shame

Aria had her surgery yesterday. They had her all day "to watch". But in reality, I think they forgot to call me until nearly 5 PM. She was ready to go home. She's supposed to keep this thing on for ten days. At least the Vet said I could take it off if she was … Continue reading The Lampshade of Shame →