I come to sing my wife's praises. My birthday present this year: in August, I will be seeing David Attenborough at the Regent Theatre for his presentation, A Life on Earth.

That is such a thoughtful and amazing gift! I too shall sing her praises. Quietly, as I am often off-key.

Happy birthday, bonny! Cagney is a handsome fellow, which makes me miss Coco.

Thanks so much, Maria. He really does have an amazingly smoochable snoot.

Happy birthday, Birthday-Twin Beth!

I've had a lovely day so far. Hope you have too.

A new artisan olive oil and vinegar shop opened up on the Avenue. I sort of sniffed at it, at first...it's pretty bougie. My buddy took me there to buy a present and I have to say, it's amazing. I got a Butter oil and a pomegranate vinegar. Heaven.

Now, Cagney and I are off to the memorial for an Irish Wolfhound who was, no exaggeration, the biggest dog I ever met. His people are taking it pretty hard and they've asked me to bring Cagney to the service as a distraction for their kids.

I'm afraid they are expecting him to be like Bboy...which he totally is not. We may not stay long.

I survived training. It actually wasn't that bad at all and everyone was really nice.

The homework is open book and the trainer had to leave early so we did it on site and then left an hour early. I also found out about 6 people who were temps through the same company are not full time employees which makes me feel hopeful.

Then on the shuttle ride to the parking I got a call from a job I applied to in Feb. It's here in town and I had a little preliminary interview over the phone. The lady said she'd call back about an appointment so I may not get an interview but I'm keeping my options open.

I use a duvet, with cover, and a top sheet. It never occurred to me to not use a top sheet. The fabric on the bottom of my duvet cover is too scratchy to be right next to my skin.

yay - askye it looks like options are openning for you !

Birthday has been mellow - i did go to dmv to renew my licence, but it wasn't bad. I found an inexpensive purse that will fit my Kindle, got a Chocolate peanut butter pie from the Niles pie co and now I'm catching up on TIVO before happy hour

The more I read about it, the less I think the murphy bed is the right choice. Plus, they cost a LOT.

We have a sheet, a blanket (sometimes 2), and a duvet with cover on our bed. We never sleep with the duvet on us, it is just for pretty.

Mom and I packed 6 boxes of teacups and tea accessories today! In my defense, I haven't bought a teacup in years and I inherited a bunch from various people over the years, but yikes! And I don't have a built in cabinet to put them in in the new house, so I have no idea what to do with them all.

got a Chocolate peanut butter pie from the Niles pie co

Yum.

I've had so much caffeine today, I may not sleep for a week. I'm debating getting my favorite sandwich (with fries) as the cap to a food rich day...and then enter into a no-sugar phase for a while. I feel so much better when I do...

The memorial was nice, but Cagney was a bit loud. Bless him. Everyone loves how he looks and then gets bowled over by how strong and vocal he is.

One woman rather pointedly said,"I look forward to seeing him...in two months."

You and me both, lady!

Though, I suppose I should be flattered in her faith that I can turn him around.

Happy Birthday, Beth!!!

Happy Birthday, Bonny!!!