Yes, it's the last day of the old year. Oh, you haven't heard? Everyone's talking about it. Because of that, I'm not! I'll ramble about anything else tonight. Let's see... I beaten the weather to death. Although, we might get 5-8 inches of snow Thursday night / Friday morning. (Not looking forward to THAT)!
Oh yeah, that's my car!
I've talked about my writing. Books, books, books... Yes, yes read them. As much as I want to get my work out there, I absolutely hate marketing. It's like preaching to the choir.
Hum... Next? Trending topics? What good is my opinion? Who am I? I don't usually speak about things I have no real
knowledge of. I can tell you if I like something, but then again, my tastes are a bit eclectic. Not at all in the main stream.
Potions, candles, and crystal balls... OK, not that far left of center! Perhaps, I could interest everyone in some more Winchester gifs, or maybe Monty Python?
Gotta love those guys!
Ministry of Silly Walks!
I believe tonight's blog is all entertainment. I don't know about you, but I've managed to laugh at this stuff. I know most of you have plans tonight, whether it is to stay in, or go out, so I'll be done with my words.
Happy New Year!
Pet info for the new year. If you need to leave your pets outdoors in the snow, make sure they have a covered place that is easily accessible, to them and to you. In case you need to get to them to feed or break up frozen water.
Favors... Ever try to do one, and it blows up in your face? I'm sure we've all been there. My boss says "no good deed goes unpunished". Sometime, I must agree. I'm not a very sympathetic person. It's just not in my nature, but when I get it into my head to do something for someone, I go at it full tilt. (Not always a good thing).
Circumstances beyond my control keep throwing up roadblocks, but I won't let that stop me now. I can't stop now. That said, I don't know how long this act of kindness will take me, and i have a time limit. Something with which I also have no control over. Ugh, I sound so cryptic. It's not that big a deal. I will be a surprise, though.
And who doesn't love surprises. I just LOVE the Winchesters! Don't you? Even after all these years, I still watch Supernatural. I'm looking at my gif and I'm laughing so hard. *Clears throat*
Sorry, let me continue. There's not enough hours in the day for me to do all the things I want to do. I went in to work for a few hours today, And it's such a far drive. I have to pass farms, and open pasture, so I lost all that time for editing. I have 300 more pages left to go. Yeah... Right... No problem...
Nah, I'm just kidding. I live 2 miles from my job. Perhaps, I'll get a few things done on New Years Day. It will be January 2014 soon, and everyone wants to start the new year on the right foot. Myself included. So, eating better, exercising, getting more sleep, (Sure), is right up on my list. Of course, I do all this on a regular basis. I slip a bit during the holidays. I find the older I get, the less will power I have.
I can't control myself around chocolate. But, I promised myself I'd do the right thing as of January 1st. Just not until then. Right now I'm sipping plum wine, and munching on vegan chocolate chip cookies. So good! That will end in 2 days. It's back to all raw food and vegetables for me.
I'm sure some of you out there are sticking out your tongues at the thought of raw food, but it's quite healthy. Just look at the energy it gives you. LOL!
And the pet info of the evening... With New Years so close, and fireworks sure to explode near some of us, doing some proactive care is advised. You can use an over the counter holistic cure, or go get some children's benedryl. It works like a charm to calm down pets that suffer anxiety.
I'm cool, man. So many pretty colors!
Tonight, I'm going to discuss pets. More dog than cat, but you never know. I can drift off on a tangent, without even trying. Customers come in all the time searching for an indestructible toy. Let me start by saying there is no such item. First, if manufactures made something that lasted forever, you'd never buy another toy. True?
Second, the action of chewing is destruction in and of itself. So, part of buying a toy should be a thought process that knows it might get shredded. A Tuffy is a durable toy, but in NO way is it indestructible. I usually recommend going to a lawnmower shop and grabbing a solid tire. That might hold up to heavy chewers.
There are natural treat chews that are healthy for your dogs to chew and consume. But I understand these things are pricey, when bought for a large dog. They can eat a $5.99 bully stick in 5 minutes. Not quite long enough to get any peace, and keeping them occupied gets expensive.
So what do you do? You can try the tire, or maybe get raw, frozen marrow bones. Frozen anything, takes longer to eat and the raw bones are very healthy. Once empty, you can re-stuff the bones and re-freeze it. Stuff with peanut butter (FATTENING), or mix the peanut butter with heated fresh oatmeal. That way it still tastes like peanut butter, but it has less calories. The bones can be stuffed with regular wet canned food, as well.
But cats can chew on parts, too! If you have a cat that goes after your electric wires, try giving them something else to chew. There are small roasted duck feet that cats love to chew on. Most people don't equate cats and chewing, but they are obligate carnivores, chewing on bones and such, is natural to them.
So, in closing, think about what's best for your pets. Nothing lasts forever, but we all need a few minutes of peace, when out 4 legged friends crawl up our butts! And shredding toys is a job your dogs believes you give them. If you didn't want them to tear out the insides, why put tiny things that squeak inside? Right?
Ooops! Don't look at me! I was sleeping when the whole thing just exploded!
It's Friday night and I'm studying my source material, Ancient Aliens. I LOVE this show. So many interesting theories, and imaginations. It's just fun to watch them take themselves so seriously. Could any of it be real? I don't know, but it allows me to send my own mind wandering. Egypt Rising is full of these crazy theories.
Can I do anything on Friday nights? No sorry, I'm working... LOL! 3 hours of AA. I know, I know, get off the crazy train, but I can't stop the remote from hitting the H2 channel. Everybody needs entertainment, and this is mine. It helps to take certain information and build on it. One such theme, I make Anubis and Horus great friends. They spend time together, and they do drink at times. I'm not the only one who thinks so.
I swear I didn't draw this! But it seems I've hit this relationship right on the head! I've looked into our history about the time I'm writing about, and there isn't much recorded. So, I have a bit of leeway as how I proceed in this historical fiction. Emphasis on FICTION.
Aliens built the pyramids! I'm not out to recreate history, I merely wish to entertain. And have fun. I enjoy myself when I write. If it ever became a chore, I'd stop in a minute, but THIS IS SO MUCH FUN TO DO! And why shouldn't I give back, after so many Sci-fi shows took my mind on a wonderful journey.
I could go on... But, you'll just have to wait for the book. And there are 3 more, before Egypt Rising. I know, I should be editing instead of blogging. I hear ya.
How about some pet info to end the night? When feeding, always use a real measuring cup, and NEVER feed the suggested amount on the bag of dry food. NEVER! They make you feed too much, so you buy more food. A good judge is 60 lb. dog gets no more than 2 8 oz. cups, but a 30 lb. dog should have less than 1 cup. An 80 lb. dog can have 4 cups if they're young and active. I hope that helps. Of course if your dogs tend to gain weight, like my dogs, feed less, less, less!
OK, everyone... Let out a deep breath. Yes, that's right, Christmas is over once again. We all made it through (I hope). And I have dog toys all over the living room floor. Don't tell my daughter. When she was young, I only let her take one toy out into the living room. Every night I had her clean up that toy and put it away. Now-a-days, it looks like my living room threw up! Between all the toys, the 16 beds (for only 2 dogs), and 2 sets of doggie stairs, there's not much room for anything else.
And the squeaking never ends! But on to New Year's Eve! Not that I have any plans. I'll be staying home with the puppies. Thank goodness. I can drink at home with greater joy! Plus, it's cold out this time of year, and I'm not a fan of under 60 degrees.
You go party in Time Square, I'll watch from my comfy chair. I'm just counting down for Summer. It'll be here sooner or later. Shorts, sunshine, the pool! Oh yeah! Instead of looking out the window and seeing this:
Coats, gloves, scraping windshields... "Oh what fun!" NOT! I know some of you out there are cheering for the snow. For the skiing. I never learned to snow ski, or water ski, for that matter.
And downhill would be out for me. I'm not into speed. Even when horseback riding, I try to keep it under 35 mph. Perhaps cross country? They tell me it's a lot of work, but I think it would be fun. Not that I have any equipment, or would go out of my way to rent any. That would mean I'd have to go out in the winter. Uh... No... Did that for 20 years. I'm done.
Another sun filled picture just for your pleasure. (And mine). Well, more like underwater sunshine. Oh, I can't surf, either. But, I've never tried. Now, that would be FUN. Of course, I'd like to try in Hawai'i. Anyone want to send me for lessons? LOL!
Pet info for the evening. When the weather gets cold, like it has, make sure your dogs feet are protected from the ice or the salt. Use boots, or wax for the bottom of their pads. You'll both enjoy the walk better!
Gonna have to add "Insane Eggnog Infused Ramblings" tonight. I'm not a big drinker. Just a smidgen make me cross-eyed. So starting at work tonight, I made sure to only have a bit! After all I still had to drive home. I know it's only 2 miles, but that's not the point. No drinking and driving!
I swear! That's not who I am. So, now I'm snug as a bug in a rug, just enjoying the night before Christmas. All is quiet in my house, and I can happily say I've finished all my shopping and wrapping. Is it to early to say, "On to New Years"? My boss calls it "Amateur's Night". It is very dangerous to drive on that night, but I think most people make sure they have a designated driver.
There are eyes everywhere in the Hamptons. And check points, too! Since there are only 2 major roads out east, it's impossible to avoid the check points, so no one goes out without a driver. Or the have a taxi company take them around. We have a lot of those out here, as well.
Just say no to doing something stupid. They'll get ya every time! As the night closes, I strain to hear the reindeer on my rooftop. Yeah, right! Like I get a visit from Santa! Good thing I get whatever I want. Ol' Not-So-Saintly Nik for sure! LOL!
And without further ado... My best Christmas Pun!
I just loved that!
Pet tid bit. If your looking for something indestructible for your dogs, let me stop you right there. They don't make anything. Why would they? It's better for the manufactures for you to have to keep buying new toys and chews. My advice? Get something edible and get it bigger than the size for your dog. Always go bigger. It will take longer for your dogs to chew it up. And that is the whole point, right?
Have a Merry Christmas!
It's extremely difficult to write about the love and joy of the season, when I'm in a bit of a tizzy, but I'll give it a shot. Not that I want to come off as fake, but when I do ramble on about stuff that pisses me off, the blog takes on a negative air, and I want to be happy. That's what wine drinking is all about. Wouldn't you agree? Who wants to kill a good buzz?
Ah... Feeling better already. The holidays, a time for overindulging. Sure, I'm guilty of it, as well, but then again, I'm guilty of a lot of things. Overly cautious, undertones of OCD, a tad Agoraphobic, the list continues. I don't mind getting together with people, as long as I'm not too involved in the preparations. That's not my thang!! I'll gladly show up, I just don't want to make the plans.
There are others more capable than myself. At making plans. I'm really good at being too busy. I've got that down pat. Sometimes, I'm too busy to clean my own house. I eventually get around to it. It's quite a change from when I was younger. I spent hours cleaning the house. Everything in its specific place! All the time. I knew if anyone was at my house by just a few misplaced objects. Yes, obsessive... See? Not so much anymore.
Time, or the lack thereof, and too little recreational ability makes me concentrate on things that bring me the most joy. Writing, for one. Sitting by the pool in the summer, for another. But it's winter, 2 days before Christmas. So unless I have plans to travel south, there'll be no pool for me. Nope!
I've wrapped the last of my presents, so, there's nothing left to do but wait for the gathering. It's a good thing we all have the same sense of humor. At least we can guarantee our laughter. Good times!
Time for the Christmas Puns.
Don't even ask... I have NO idea!
The pet info for the evening is: when company comes over, make sure pets are occupied, either by a chew (bully stick) or an interactive toy. Also people can engage your pets with a small treat at the door to make their meeting easier. If you can control the situation, then you can master it! Have a wonderful gathering!
As the days creep closer to Christmas, I can't help but wonder how we get to December so swiftly. Each year seems to speed by. Yet, I can't ever get ahead. (I must be moving in reverse). I hope if I put one foot in front of the other, I'll eventually beat time. Before it beats me!
I'm afraid if I go to bed, I'll wake up like Rip Van Winkle! Hey, it could happen! Well, maybe not. I've been reading too many fantasy books, or writing them. During this time of year, I spend a lot of time at work. Christmas in retail and all. You wouldn't think pets hold a high place in Christmas hierarchy, but they do. Most shopping is done last minute, because people shop for their family first. Yet, cat and dog won't be forgotten on Christmas morning.
If everyone's opening presents, pets can have something, as well. I know a few people who's dogs actually rip open the packages. My dogs would have no idea what to do with a wrapped package. Even though I think of then as "Devil Dogs", they really are well behaved when it comes to things that don't belong to them.
I can leave food on my low tables or chairs and they won't touch it. I can't say that when company comes over. Bring someone new into the house with a plate of food on their lap, and ALL bets are off. My guys know a sucker when they see one. I am the Alpha in my home, as far as rules go. what can and can NOT be done. Where I run into trouble is if I want to DO something to my male dog.
His list is: don't touch my feet, my ears, my butt, wipe my eyes, clip my nails, brush me, give me a bath, dry me with a towel... You see? Quite a list.
Yes, that's what Anubis looks like, when he's pushed too far. Not that I give up. On the contrary... I do what I can by myself, then get help for the other things I can't do, without another person. We go to the groomers once a week to get his nails clipped. I don't mind, it has to get done. His nails grow so fast.
(not his nails)
There's something wrong with him. His body has never stopped growing either. He's over 7 years old. Every time I take him out, people stop me and tell me how beautiful he is. I say, "yes, thank you. It's his only redeeming quality."
Enough about my crazy dog. On to Christmas Puns!!!!
One last thought about your pets and Christmas. Make sure small knickknacks are out of reach, along with most holiday plants. Cats and dogs just love to snack on greens, and some are extremely toxic. You don't want to make a trip to the emergency hospital!
