Bob Dog

...has become my studio buddy, and aside from the severe flatulence and ear-splitting snoring, he doesn't seem to mind me too much.

8/29/10

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GoodWill Hunting.

This is Willis, the cat that owns me, with one of her many trophies: a North American backyard squirrel tail. She tells me the balance of the squirrel was consumed with some fava beans and a nice chianti.

8/28/10

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8/27/10

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You can't make this stuff up.

Gotta hand it to that announcer...

8/26/10

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Homework

Coming soon to a PTA newsletter near me.

8/25/10

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Third grade Christmas pageant, second riser, on the right.

There's one in every class.

8/24/10

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You might say that mascara is Blanche's signature look.

8/23/10

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Hi-Def doesn't do a thing for Lloyd.

8/22/10

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8/21/10

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8/20/10

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Trick Or Treat

You might want to give this one an extra Snickers, just to be on the safe side.

8/19/10

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Veggie Bully

8/18/10

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Forbidden Love

8/17/10

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Bar Patron

Another regular at Sid's.

8/16/10

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Herman

93 years old, and still on the prowl.

8/15/10

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Max

Needed a quick dog.

8/14/10

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8/13/10

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One way or another.

Okay, this has nothing to do with anything. At least it's out of my head now.

8/12/10

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Beer Frame Bilious

When suds are at stake, she's a strike machine.

8/11/10

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Dining Al fresco

Last night a beautiful red frog showed up on the deck under our porchlight, in search of a late night snack. We've seen frogs do this before, but never a red one. They'll come up from the pond to the house when they feel like dining out for a change.

Reservations are not required.

8/10/10

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8/9/10

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Lil's '66 Bonneville

One owner, low miles.

Not for sale.

8/8/10

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Nirvana

This past weekend our family attended a "Lego convention" near Washington D.C. We saw exhibits of incredible Lego creations, Lego movies, a huge Lego play area and a demonstration of Lego robots in sumo-like combat. There was even a "Lego Lady" who'd come from Canada and parked her airbrush decorated VW "Lego" Beetle in the convention hall, and a display from a couple who'd had a "Lego wedding".

Of course the real entertainment for me was the sight of so many six-to-ten year old goggle-eyed boys (including my son) in a large room together at the same time. It's so easy to forget how important this all once was.

And oh, it was.

8/7/10

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8/6/10

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8/5/10

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8/4/10

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Fred's latest bowel movement

...is probably not a subject you want to bring up.

8/3/10

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8/2/10

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Edwina never goes anywhere without her iPod.

8/1/10

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Oren's new toupee

...isn't really fooling anyone.

7/31/10

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