I just finished reading Marley & Me - which explains why I have been thinking so much about Reilly (and Jojo too) lately. The book is just OK ... not the best book I have every read. But, if you ever had (or have) a lab, the book is a must read. You will see your dog in the pages of this book. And if the end does not bring tears to your eyes, you are made of stone.
One thing the author of Marley & Me is right about, even though he doesn't say it exactly this way, dogs are good people ... in fact, they are better than the vast majority of people. They are loyal, and love trully unconditionally.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
A few thoughts about Reilly
So ... the problem with writing down my thoughts is that i have the best/deepest/strangest thoughts after I go to bed at night. I have trouble falling asleep, but am too tired to get up and type or write anything down ... then the next day I am too busy to even think about what it was I though about the night before (wow ... that's a mouthful).
Anyway, recently I have been thinking a lot about Reilly. How when she was little she used to sleep under my bed. She had a doggie bed, but didn't really use it. She would sleep on my bed while I checked my email etc and got ready for bed, but would get off the bed as soon as I got in. I wanted her to snuggle with me, but she wouldn't unless she was super tired or sick. And even then if I moved too much, or sneezed, or cleared my throat, she would get off the bed and crawl crawl underneath and go to sleep.
When we lived in Sugarhouse, Reilly used to find little pieces of paper and pick them up and bring them to me to throw for her so she could fetch. How far can I throw a slimy piece of paper? But she didn't care, she would spit the paper on my lap or on the floor next to me and stand there and bark until i picked it up and threw it (ha) or found something else to throw for her. She especially liked when I through a tennis ball out the back window. She would jump out the window onto a back patio and then run down the steps to the back yard, find the ball, then run back up and come in through the window.
Good ol' Reilly pooh ... I miss her.
Anyway, recently I have been thinking a lot about Reilly. How when she was little she used to sleep under my bed. She had a doggie bed, but didn't really use it. She would sleep on my bed while I checked my email etc and got ready for bed, but would get off the bed as soon as I got in. I wanted her to snuggle with me, but she wouldn't unless she was super tired or sick. And even then if I moved too much, or sneezed, or cleared my throat, she would get off the bed and crawl crawl underneath and go to sleep.
When we lived in Sugarhouse, Reilly used to find little pieces of paper and pick them up and bring them to me to throw for her so she could fetch. How far can I throw a slimy piece of paper? But she didn't care, she would spit the paper on my lap or on the floor next to me and stand there and bark until i picked it up and threw it (ha) or found something else to throw for her. She especially liked when I through a tennis ball out the back window. She would jump out the window onto a back patio and then run down the steps to the back yard, find the ball, then run back up and come in through the window.
Good ol' Reilly pooh ... I miss her.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Haaaatlanta
I'm off to Atlanta, Ga, for a CLE. I'm looking forward to seeing some of my friends from DC and other CC offices. Dave & Gabe are flying in on Thursday and we'll spend the w'end visiting with our friends Colin and Amina & their two girls, Jehan and Mina.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Lars and the real girl
A surprisingly good, funny, and - what's the word I'm looking for here ... touching - movie. I give it two thumbs up.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Here it goes
So i created this blog to share with you my thoughts, funny stories I've heard, good movies I've seen, interesting books I have read, things I have done or want to do etc ... really the purpose is to have an open forum to just ... well ... write about anything and everything that I feel like.
My friend LaRane was recently tagged by her friend to post on her blog three joys, fears, obsessions, and surprising facts. I thought it was a good way to begin sharing, so ... here it goes.
JOYS
1. Gabe's laughter when i kiss his tummy or tickle his neck.
2. A windy sunny day - there is just something about sitting in the sun on a windy day that is very relaxing and makes me happy. Windy days also remind me of Poland.
3. Taking family walks with Dave, Gabe, and the dogs - unfortunately, we rarely go for family walks.
FEARS
1. death - i guess its the finality of life as I know it that scares me. the idea of reincarnation really appeals to me ... to have an opportunity to live a better life, to be a better person.
2. spiders - when i was a child i was deathly afraid of spiders - even little ones. i have overcame this fear somewhat but i don't think i will ever be really comfortable with spiders.
3. deep water - i'm not a good swimmer and cannot hold my breath for very long so being in deep water really scares me.
OBSESSIONS
I don't think I have any ... except maybe that I am somewhat obsessed with things being organized in a certain way ... and planning ahead.
SURPRISING FACTS
I'm not sure what people would find surprising about me ... so I will share three facts that people may not know about me.
1. I like the way dogs' paws smell - to me they always smell like fresh cut grass.
2. I cannot sing and i really really wish I did.
3. I would rather have kopytka, kotlety, and polish style cauliflower than cake.
My friend LaRane was recently tagged by her friend to post on her blog three joys, fears, obsessions, and surprising facts. I thought it was a good way to begin sharing, so ... here it goes.
JOYS
1. Gabe's laughter when i kiss his tummy or tickle his neck.
2. A windy sunny day - there is just something about sitting in the sun on a windy day that is very relaxing and makes me happy. Windy days also remind me of Poland.
3. Taking family walks with Dave, Gabe, and the dogs - unfortunately, we rarely go for family walks.
FEARS
1. death - i guess its the finality of life as I know it that scares me. the idea of reincarnation really appeals to me ... to have an opportunity to live a better life, to be a better person.
2. spiders - when i was a child i was deathly afraid of spiders - even little ones. i have overcame this fear somewhat but i don't think i will ever be really comfortable with spiders.
3. deep water - i'm not a good swimmer and cannot hold my breath for very long so being in deep water really scares me.
OBSESSIONS
I don't think I have any ... except maybe that I am somewhat obsessed with things being organized in a certain way ... and planning ahead.
SURPRISING FACTS
I'm not sure what people would find surprising about me ... so I will share three facts that people may not know about me.
1. I like the way dogs' paws smell - to me they always smell like fresh cut grass.
2. I cannot sing and i really really wish I did.
3. I would rather have kopytka, kotlety, and polish style cauliflower than cake.
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