Ahh.. what beginnings...

Not the way i had planned to start. but it is what it is, and so, here it is.

got home from work and found that my coolest uncle ever had passed over. then received the necklace of St. Joe, patron saint of warriors (i'm told) who will watch over a boy i used to babysit (that's right) who will be heading off to Iraq to join other marines in kicking some foreign arse.
happy weekend to me. and to him i suppose.

BUT

life does not end there so lets clear our heads and try this again.



i have two lovely dogs. over the years, i've had a number of furry friends of varying species. Daisy, Lilly, AJ, Holly, Bubs, Stewart, Diesel, and my adoptive daughter Janie. Who doesn't love coming home to a wagging tail? makes things all right.


i think i need a bottle of wine. a nice spanish red perhaps.