you little charmer

Nick is in need of a visit to the beauty parlor. When I called the groomer this evening and gave her Nick's name, she said, 'I know him. He's the exceptionally handsome dog, right?' It would seem Nick makes an impression. Everybody loves him. Here he is wooing me this evening while watching a movie.

have yourself a merry big christmas

Happy Christmas! This was the first year I haven't spent with my parents since moving out and I don't have a Christmas tree, but there's a festive door instead. It's been a good morning full of Willie Nelson gifts, fancy toast, excellent Hawai'ian coffee, and Nicky dog's new toy. Right now we're listening to the Chipmunks, so it's officially Christmas. Hope everyone's having an excellent day. <3

modern technology and classic soul

What's this? The possibility of my dream to convert my Etta James Argo LP collection to digital audio nearing reality? That's right. Costco was selling these amazing turntables that plug directly into the USB drive, and I'm currently trying to get her third LP onto my computer. It's really quite exciting. If you run into me this week, anticipate a lot of Etta chatter. I'm giddy.

the fate of all smug gingerbread people

My parents are visiting tonight--a sort of Christmas celebration, since we'll be apart on the actual day--and we added to the festivities by giving Nick his very first plush toy. It was a stuffed gingerbread man wearing a scarf and Santa hat with a rattle and squeaky thing inside. Nick loved it. He obsessed over it for a couple hours until he succesfully pulled the eyes off and ripped the rattle out and we had to throw it away. He hung out by the trash can for a bit, but is now fast asleep in bed. It was a good party. Here he is going to town.