Cassie Pictures!

Cassie's First Meal At Home! Hooray!

Uh, it wasn't me who pooped in your briefcase. I swear!

Cassie's all tuckered out after a hard day...

The One Campaign -- Sign On

Much has been made about the culture war in America. Specifically in areas such as abortion and gay marriage/rights, the fight between conservatives and liberals is such that one can rarely discuss the issue rationally anymore without resorting to hysterics and emotionalism on either side.

However, as I've previously pointed out on this blog, there are issues upon which conservatives, liberals, evangelicals, secularists (and people of other broad-brush labeling) can reach agreement. One of these is the issue of global poverty. And members of all sides have signed on--Billy Graham, John Stott, Rick Warren, U2, IRC, American Jewish Service, Brad Pitt, Save the Children, CARE, Samuel L. Jackson--all of 'em are involved. A wide coalition with some big hitters behind it. And they want our help to show we're serious, including signing a petition to present to President Bush letting him know that people of all walks of life want us to do something to fight the epidemic of poverty across the world, and especially in Africa.

Click the link. Read their goals, and what they're up to. And sign on.

Mexico Vacation Photos...

As I posted earlier, the missus and I spent our second anniversary at the Secrets Excellence in Puerto Morales, Mexico (20 minutes south of Cancun). We had a marvelous time--the Secrets Excellence is all-inclusive and brand-spanking new--only eight months old! The food was great, the room and grounds were beautiful, and the pool and oceanfront/beach was wonderfully relaxing. In all, it was a great vacation--we both agree that it was better than our honeymoon! Anyway, here are a few pics. This is our view of one side of the property from our room's balcony.

This is the spa--the missus got a treatment/massage here, and we both did a 20-station water hydrotherapy circuit (i.e. water treatments like sauna, plunge pool, massage jets, etc. in short succession).

A picture of the Secrets beach--big and white. I like the way this picture turned out.

The two of us at dinner on the beach--we got there early. As mentioned, the food was good--quality, with excellent preparation. Neither of us got sick from the food or water, which is an added bonus when traveling to Mexico. ;-)

Another picture of us at dinner--a Mexican restaurant outside called 'El Patio'. Not a very original name, but a fun place to eat. After dinner, we both had 'Mayan Coffees,' which was coffee mixed with several liquors, several of which were set on flame prior to making it to our coffee! Top it off with a little whipped cream, and they were very tasty.

On our anniversary, the folks at Secrets did some special things to help us celebrate--the coolest was this--a massive heart made of rose petals laid out on our king-sized bed, along with kissing "swans." They also delivered us breakfast in bed, celebratory champagne and fruit basket, along with some chocolate-covered desserts after dinner. They really went the extra mile.

Cassie On The Farm!

Hi! My name is Cassie and this is my new best bud holding me. I'm not home yet, but he says in a week I get to go to my new house! Hooray for me!

I'm Hitler, You're Hitler, We're All Hitler!

Godwin's Law of argument states that as an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one. There is a tradition in many online discussions that once such a comparison is made, the thread is over, and whoever mentioned the Nazis has automatically lost whatever argument was in progress.

Picking up on that trend comes this brilliant post, proving that in the future, all of us will be Hitler for 15 minutes.

We Bought a Puppy!

In one week, the missus and I will welcome a little bundle of joy into our home--her name is Cassie, she's cute and cuddly, but a real bitch! Duh, we got a puppy! Cassie is a farm-born dog, with a Jack Russell terrier dad and a border collie mom. We got to meet both parents, who are both in excellent health, and got to check out all the puppies.

Cassie looks like a Jack Russell in the face, but with a fuzzy border collie body. She's mostly white, with a few black spots and a half-black face. She's playful, but not too crazy, and seems trusting--she let the missus hold her for a long time, and didn't fuss a bit. In one week, we'll go get her and then there will be three in our little family!

I was going to take a picture or three, but the camera battery died out at the farm. Am planning on going out there tomorrow night to take another. Will post it when I get it!

Lost Timeline Updated and Changed...

A while back, I posted a 'Lost' timeline that someone has been keeping up-to-date. It has changed website addresses and is fully updated post-season finale. The timeline, and other great stuff can be found...

HERE.

Happy theorizing!