Tag: dogs

Bribe me!

I was just reading a story about how the Duchess of York got embarrassed in a scam in which she promised access to Prince Andrew for large sums of money. Look, I LIKE Sarah Ferguson, and some might call her resourceful.

So, inspired by her, I’m willing to make this offer. Though Tim is my friend and not my ex-husband, I DO have access to his inner circle. In exchange for large sums of money, I’m willing to get you an audience with Rexford G. Lambert and Pixie P. Lambert. They practically live with him–wait, they do live with him!–so you see that I’ve got enormous inroads.

Failing that, does anyone want to buy twelve paintings or three others that are hanging in my living room and pictured below? I painted all of them, but I could probably get Tim to breathe on them or something before I give them up. Negotiate with me!

Or see my good name ruined in the tabloids. Your choice.

Maggie

Maggie occasionally stayed at The Compound, where she received Tim’s care and Pixie’s enthusiastic friendship. She’s a true testament to the forgiving and resilient nature of dogs. Maggie has been adopted into a new home, where she has a canine brother who loves playing with her. I know she’ll thrive–not a bad outcome for a dog rescued from death row by Scout’s Honor.

You can see more photos of Maggie and other Scout’s Honor dogs in this Flickr group, as well as find dogs and cats who need foster and forever homes on the the Scout’s Honor website.

Jet

One of the best purchases I ever made was my CR-V, Jet, in April of 1998. I learned from past car mistakes and have taken good care of Jet with regular maintenance, oil changes, and cleanings. At twelve, he’s weathered some dramas and isn’t the fresh young thing he used to be, but he’s still my favorite car I’ve ever had and I’m not even remotely interested in trading him for some whippersnapper with a shiny finish. We’ve driven to Mendocino, California and back. To Portland, Maine and back. To Ohio, New York, Tennessee, Alabama, Utah, Minnesota, Georgia, Louisiana, and all over Texas–a lot of highway miles.

Last week, I realized Jet was about to reach an important milestone, and I hoped I’d be with him, but I knew it was just as likely that Tom or Tim would be and probably wouldn’t even notice. This morning when I woke up, I felt compelled to go check him out before Tom used him for an errand. Because it MIGHT still be possible…

Here’s what I saw.


So, like any White Trash Princess, still wearing my nightgown, I grabbed my keys and my license, invited the dogs for a ride, put on my seatbelt, and away we went. About three-tenths of a mile later, we all pulled over and celebrated together:

Happy birthday, Jet, and I look forward to as many more miles with you as you’ll give me. Here’s a photo Tom took of us on our first day together:

Another of those random “Did you notice I haven’t posted much?” photo posts

I was called for jury duty the other day. I didn’t get picked. I didn’t even get called to a panel for the voire dire process. Several cases were settled and I was among prospective jurors sent home. Doesn’t matter to me whether I serve or not; I’m not a jury duty hater. I was amused when the bailiff made an announcement that someone’s car was in a judge’s space on the third floor of the parking garage and it would behoove that person to move the car ASAP. I guess it’s not good to piss off a judge. It’s also apparently a bad idea to piss off a veterinarian.

I shot that photo when Tim and I played fashion photographer to some Scout’s Honor dogs last week. They were saved from death row and OMG, CUTEST DOGS EVER. If you want to see some of their happy faces, check out the Scout’s Honor Flickr group where we share their photos. I’m assuming at least some of them, along with other great dogs, will be available at this weekend’s Scout’s Honor Adoption Day in the Heights, Saturday, May 1, from 10am to 3pm, at 1128 Heights Boulevard (between 11th and 12th Streets), Houston.

Just to entice you, a favorite of my photos:


Brew, totally posing for Tim.

April 28 is the birthday of my late friend Steve R, and as I have every year since he died, I enjoyed chocolate cake with friends. That’s what he did on his last birthday in the hospital in 1992, and I love honoring his life each year with the laughter and good feelings that exist among friends. The group around the table may change from year to year, but he’s always remembered.

However, I think you should know that anticipation can lead to jazz hands:


Kathy S, Tim, and Lindsey

Among our Christmas gifts from my sister Debby was a beautiful fantasy puzzle that Tom finished last week with very little help from the rest of us (although Lindsey, puzzle hater, did place three pieces, and I swooped in when all the hard work was done and found some key pieces to make myself look clever):

I shot this photo before I took it apart. I’m sending it and the Lord of the Rings puzzle we got last year from Rob E to Debby for her to do while recovering from back surgery. Because back surgery is not torturous enough. =) Get well soon to my favorite sister!

Great music, great cause

Yesterday, Tom and I had the distinct pleasure of joining Tim and a crowd of good people at the Porch Swing Pub in the Heights for a Scout’s Honor fundraiser.

The Belle Curves, a Tennessee-based duo who started playing together when they were twelve and thirteen, reunited for a two-hour concert. Good weather, great music, friendly restaurant (buckets of crawfish by the pound for those who eat ’em), and cute dogs!

Who could ask for a better day and a better cause? Four out of four rescued dogs at The Compound agree. They also like this sign:

To see what Tim and I saw, you can look at our photos in this Scout’s Honor Flickr group. If you ever want to donate money to an organization that does amazing things for animals (just last week, they found homes for THIRTY dogs and cats!), their information is on the Scout’s Honor link above.

Thanks, Laura and Carol for the fantastic music, and to the Porch Swing Pub for hosting the event. Finally, a HUGE thanks to the Scout’s Honor volunteers who make these events so much fun and who work tirelessly on behalf of our friends with paws.

For more information on Carol Plunk, who’s maintained a successful music career since the Belle Curves disbanded, check out her website.

BEAUTIFUL day

We’re having the best weather day in Houston. Cool, breezy, sunny. Supposedly we’re in for a brutal summer, so this is something to enjoy while it’s here. I’d love to be outside pruning my azaleas, but it’s also nice not to sneeze and want to claw out my itchy eyes, so…

The dogs of Green Acres are visiting for the weekend. Here, Minute and Sparky wander,
while Paco suns himself.

Last night, Margot and Guinness got baths and new, colorful collars, which you can almost see here.

In the random department, my friend Alan tweeted that today is DABD–or Draw A Bird Day. And Shawn tweeted that it’s also One Day Without Shoes, to raise awareness of the difference a pair of shoes can make in a kid’s life. I decided to combine the two days into my drawing.


Have a great day!