loving a job is truly amazing

Today was the very best day I've ever had at any job. I showed up at my normal time only to turn around and head out for a field trip. We took the people mover over to cobo and caught a boat at the dock. An old-school tri-level river boat. We spent a few hours cruising up and down the detroit river and it was breath-taking. Truly. I spent most of the time walking around the decks talking with coworkers, basking in the perfect sunny-and-seventies weather. I got to know a few people from other departments and bonded even tighter with my team. It was wonderful. Here's a shot from one of the decks looking at the ren cen and downtown Detroit. It was sort of a spiritual and life-affirming day. I truly felt like I was at the right place, doing the right thing. Total confidence like that is rare in my life. I needed to experience today.

rows of sharon

Today's been a beautiful late-summer day. It's been sunny with temps in the seventies and a nice cool breeze. Absolutely lovely and ideal. I haven't taken Nick in the backyard for quite some time, but he wanted to go back there after our walk this afternoon, so we did. The two rose of sharon trees were in full bloom with way more flowers than I've ever seen them have. It was a nice suprise. A bit of beauty following a week of rain and the worst thunder storm I'd ever experienced. What a trade-off.

sometimes nick looks like a little bunny

This isn't Nick. But sometimes Nick resembles a bunny. I'm at EPCOT with my folks, walking around the World Showcase, and we stumbled upon this cute little guy. He wasn't even phased by our presence. He was having too much fun eating grass. He is a cool guy.

the man on the moon has nothing on the crescents in my guy's eyes

So, Nick's long back from the groomer, and boy is he handsome. Look how sharp he looks. But my favorite part of this picture are the white slivers on the edge of his eyes. They make me melt whenever he looks up at me and here they are preserved in binary. Puppy dog eyes, indeed.

nicky dog come home

This morning, Nick and I sat right here playing with that squeaky toy before going out for a walk around the block. After our walk, he went to the groomer and I went to breakfast with Megan. Now I'm home and he's still off getting groomed. And I miss him. It's quite strange to walk in the front door and not be greeted and followed around. How much fun is a sunny Saturday morning without a sidekick? He was trembling when we walked in the groomer's front door because they also offer kenneling services and now I'm feeling quite guilty. I hope he's having fun and being treated well. I have a feeling he's gonna be smothered with love after I get the call to come get him.

detroit romance

Following the Tigers loss to the White Sox, Comerica Park was kind enough to present fireworks. It was a wonderful way to shake off the loss and the alcohol. Great night!

beautiful losers

I'm at a Tigers game, and things aren't looking good at the top of the ninth. But all is not lost. Besides, the lights of the stadium have a way of making the night beautiful anyhow.