The Pest Control Guy Sep 9, ’07 11:18 PM for Mel ‘s contacts  So…. last week I called a pest control service. One too many instances of finding ants in the house, and then there was that whole ordeal with the jumpy spider. I figured it was time to break down and pay someone to … More Just…. WOW

  A Mack Update Sep 7, ’07 11:13 PM for Mel ‘s contacts  Things are going well with my itty bitty squirrel friend. He seems to be PARTIALLY bonded to me at this point. He doesn’t freak when I pick him up now, and lets me hold him for a few seconds. And also, when … More Mack Update

Ten Thought Thursday Sep 5, ’07 11:13 PM for Mel ‘s contacts 1. People have two reactions to Mack. They either think he is the coolest pet ever and I am the coolest person ever to have him for a pet. Or they think I am freakin’ insane. There is no middle ground. 2. Mack … More 10 TT

Library Wednesday Sep 4, ’07 11:19 PM for Mel ‘s contacts Today was my first day working in the Elementary School Library. By “work” I mean I volunteer, I don’t get paid. Unless, of course, you count those mini butterfinger candy bars the librarian kept shoving into my hand. So, after door opening duty, I … More Library

Drumroll please……………….. Sep 3, ’07 11:43 PM for Mel ‘s contacts Our ……………………………. new …………………………… pet …………………………….. is …………………………….. A SUGAR GLIDER!! Also known as, a flying squirrel, or a pocket pet. I think he looks like a cross between a lemur, a chipmunk and a monkey!   So, like I already said, his name … More Drumroll

  The Lake Yesterday! Sep 1, ’07 11:35 PM for Mel ‘s contacts  It was supposed to be a pretty crappy day yesterday, partly cloudy with a 40% chance of thunderstorms. A few weeks back we had reserved a pontoon boat with Shelby and her family, and there was much hemming and hawing over whether … More The Lake

  The Appointment Aug 29, ’07 11:05 PM for Mel ‘s contacts I am back, and after a short rest, it is almost time to leave for swimming and gymnastics. But, before we go I thought I would give you an update on the appointment. It went ok… my doctor agreed that waiting until January … More The Appt

  In Which I Introduce My Grandsnailies! Aug 28, ’07 11:39 PM for Mel ‘s contacts Thanks again to everyone that sent well wishes and encouragement yesterday… all of you are very sweet and too, too kind to me! I am feeling a wee bit better today, and doing my best to get around and … More Babies

My Major Malfunction Aug 27, ’07 11:45 PM for Mel ‘s contacts  I haven’t talked about this subject here for a long time. For those of you who are recent additions to my friends list, you may not know that my disease was the main reason I started blogging. I had rough time a few … More Blah

GAH!!!!!!!!!! Aug 23, ’07 11:12 PM for Mel ‘s contacts  Did you NOTICE that I haven’t been online much today? DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHY? That is WHY!!!!!!!!! I was minding my OWN business this morning… I logged in and was ready to do some commenting when…… (imagine scary music here) a FURRY spider … More GAH!