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Dog/human duet
More dog vocalization, this time with human participation: We’re all humans here, so we all know what the baby is doing. But what is the dog doing? I’ve watched this video several times, studying the dog’s body language, and I’m just not sure what she’s thinking. I’ve never lived with a Siberian Husky, so I [...]
The wolf within
A Pomeranian puppy listening to wolf howls on the computer: This reminds me of Katie, my first Sheltie. When she was a puppy I would hold her in my lap while I sat at the computer so I could play things for her — YouTube videos, Jacquie Lawson cards from my Mom, etc. I played [...]
Thank you, President Obama
This is what happens when you restrict Plan B: CVS Refuses To Sell Texas Man Emergency Contraception For His Wife. I just want to remind everyone that the FDA was on the brink of ending this crap once and for all, when the Obama Administration unilaterally stepped in to keep the restrictions on Plan B. [...]
Anybody wanna explain to me what the hell is going on with online feminism?
So here’s the deal: I don’t read other feminist blogs unless they’re in my blogroll feed thingy and the article looks interesting. Which means I occasionally read something at Twisty’s or Echidne’s or Egalia’s — you get the drift. But I don’t keep up with the general feminist blogowhateverthefuck because, People’s Front of Judea. Anyway, [...]
Life
Losing Molly has seriously knocked the wind out of my sails. I decided I would force myself to post today, so here it is. A post. Isn’t today the Iowa caucus? Yeah, who cares. This whole GOP campaign feels like such a colossal waste of time. Romney will be the nominee, and he’ll lose to [...]
Party over.
My dog died this morning.
Virtual Holiday Party: December 15 (in which Dr. Socks ponders the meaning of the Justin Bieber Singing Toothbrush)
I’m late posting today’s party; it’s been a busy day in the Lounge. Sick truck, sick dog. Truck is okay now, hoping dog will improve soon. Meanwhile, a local sales circular provides me with the haunting information that I can acquire the Justin Bieber Singing Toothbrush for only $9.99: I feel sure that this product [...]
Virtual Holiday Party: December 14
Yesterday my love for Finland was questioned, with intimations being bruited about that I might be showing too much favoritism to Sweden. Nietzsche forbid! I adore Finland. Raoul and I actually have—no, I don’t mean actually, I mean virtually—a summer cottage in the Finnish lake district. It’s wonderful. Not like Virginia, where summer temperatures hover [...]
Virtual Holiday Party: December 13 (St. Lucia Day)
I said yesterday that if we reached the fundraising goal I would be so HAPPY (insert sparkly unicorn gif) I would host a virtual holiday blog party. And I’m a woman of my word. So! Today is the first day of our virtual holiday party here in the Smoking Lounge. It’s St. Lucia Day, and [...]
Fundraiser to keep my health insurance from being cancelled
Dear beloved commentariat: I have been hoping and praying I wouldn’t have to pass the blegging bowl this month, but I’m out of options. Of course you all know I had surgery last summer, and many of you donated then to help cover the costs. I can’t even begin to express how grateful I am [...]
