The Cat Update

Yes, I know you're just dying to know how the other housemates are.
They're fine.

Rudy continues to test gravity at every opportunity and will crawl into any part of any bag available to him.


Pammy is my cyber-protector. Nothing will go wrong with my laptop if I just stop using it. It is her Princess Pammy Pillow of the day..

Brunch at Chuy's

This was delicious. Shame it's so far away.
(Yeah, I'm lying. My office is practically across the street. JD can pick me up there after work. No one needs to tell her how many margaritas and Jalapeno Hush Puppies I've had.)

Hungry Young Poets: Your Hosts

This is where I make Richard look like a masked superhero.


This is were JulieDill's pickle shirt and rhinestone cateyes make me smile.


I have a HYP slideshow, but the words were the interesting part.

The Housemartins Play for Hungry Young Poets @ Duff's

The BBQ - After the Sun Went Down

I got bug bites. I don't think my decoy people were working for me. Or the citronella candles, for that matter.

The BBQ - Before the Sun Went Down

We had a backyard full of food and trivia and activity last Saturday.

Matt & Ann's Birthday Party

Friday night fun for all.

Research

I think I finally have a rye bread recipe I like, thanks to Julie and her researches.

Ergonomics

Have I mentioned how Rudy likes to help Julie when she's on the computer?

Saturday Night at Todd's

Dinner at Phil's

I'm getting myself in a barbecue frame of mind.

Adrian Matejka at the RAC

After a warm introduction from Michael Nye, Adrian Matejka read from his new book, "Mixology."





Marley, a younger guest, assisted with the last piece Mr. Matejka read.

Reality check...

I know I'm always posting pretty pictures of whatever lovely meal I've just devoured. Those aren't normal. This is normal. This is the glamorous life of a Multimedia Specialist:



I just thought I should be honest about it.

house work

We decided to refinish the kitchen cabinets last weekend.
This is how they started: good bones, but lots of wear and stains.


This is how they ended - faux distressed and much lighter.


The panel next to the dining room is now a chalk board.

Relaxing evening in Staunton, IL

Thank you for your hospitality. I'm sorry I couldn't fix your computer.