Author Archives: Kari Neumeyer
Boulevard
I never thought it would come to this
I’m training my dog with a medieval torture device. Oh, the animal cruelty! I just found a coupla websites that argued that the prong or “pinch” collar is safer and more humane than your standard choke, but that’s not why I made the switch. She wasn’t responding to corrections with the choke chain. Look, sheContinue reading “I never thought it would come to this”
Can’t get enough of my dog?
Me either. She’s still my favorite model, although once again I was looking the wrong way when the best photo opportunity of the day presented itself. I had her on a 20-foot lead, which allows her to do whatever she wants as long as she’s within 20 feet of me — it’s part of herContinue reading “Can’t get enough of my dog?”
Back to school
I’m enrolled in two classes. One is called “Taking Great Pictures” and it’s at the community college. It was my idea, but it’s officially for work. It’s only five sessions, and I tell you, it was worth my employer’s money for the first class alone. Oh the importance of shutter speed. The other is anContinue reading “Back to school”
Home heat home
While reading an article advising people to stock up in preparation for a possible flu pandemic, I thought, “Ooh, wouldn’t that be nice, to be hunkered down at home with Rob and Isis, bottles of Gatorade and boxes of Kleenex.” It would help ensure my house doesn’t burn down anyway. I came home yesterday andContinue reading “Home heat home”
The Cover Up
For some reason I thought it would be easy to remove the rest of the golden (orange) tiles from my bathroom wall. Not the case. I just needed to get the 25 or so border tiles off, but the tiles are quite hard and the wall is quite soft, so you can imagine that asContinue reading “The Cover Up”
Cotton
Happy Anniversary Q&A!!
It’s about time
Introducing http://www.rhymeswithsafari.com. Actually, you’re already there.
Funny thing about seretonin
I feel better today. No particular reason. As I was driving into work today, I looked down at my lavender sleeve and thought, “I just love this sweater!”
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