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5/21/12 The Pipes, The Pipes Are Calling

The Scottish Highland games were in town this weekend, so Tony, ZB and I went to check it out.  (I happen to be able to claim some Scottish blood since my ancestors hail from Aberdeen, and I wanted to share the heritage with ZB since that blood runs through her also, but mostly I just enjoy watching big beefy guys in kilts throw heavy things in the air.) (Although can I just say that not

5/17/12 The Sad Tale of Mr. B Gourami

I have an impromptu diaper changing station in the floor of my living room.  I say impromptu because I literally just plunk her down on the floor and change her.  (As opposed to taking her to the official diaper changing station in her room, which would mean carrying her up SEVEN. WHOLE. STAIRS, and I think we can all agree that I'm not going to do that if I can possibly help it).  Plus the whole

5/15/12 A Little of This, A Little of That

Hola Internets! I thought I'd drop in to give you an update on the tree situation, as well as a Mother's Day recap and any other random things that happen to pop up while I'm typing. First off, Mother's Day.  It was very nice despite it being all gray and rainy outside, and sleepless and cranky inside (someone who will remain nameless is teething.  She won't let me see for sure, but I'm