Lost in the 60s Starring Pope Benedict XVI

The Pope apparently now wants to do away with Vatican II a piece at a time, a council he in fact participated in. Hmmm. I'm guessing the committee didn't go his way?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19692094/from/ET/

More Good Times in Lafayette

Oakley got to go home today. He was so happy to see Beth! Before she got here though, he helped defend the place by running a coyote off several times. After Oakley went home, I got ready for bed and I noticed Simon getting really nervous and pacing in front of the door. I called for Garfunkel to come in and finally spotted him coming out of the shrubs. All of a sudden this gray blur comes flying after him. So I grabbed my keys and ran outside to try and save him. I spotted the coyote on the driveway and he still seemed to be in hunting mode, so I wasn't sure where G was, but I knew the beast didn't have him. I charged him on foot a couple of times and he'd run into the meadow, but he'd always come back. So finally, I jumped in my car and sped after him honking vigorously. I sped through the trees into the meadow and circled it a couple of times blaring my horn. The Volvo was pretty good for off-roading as always, and I was pretty sure I had put some fear into that dog. I was still worried because I hadn't seen anything of G. I had walked around for a while calling him, when I heard a little meow from my balcony, He had made it inside. So I went back in and closed the doors. Poor guy was all puffed up and shaking, even now he's still cowering beside me, but at least he's safe and I know Blondie is as tough as ever (good old car).

Good Times in Lafayette

So....Today actually had three interesting things happen.

1. We had a police chase in Lafayette. Of course its such a small town that it wouldn't make the news, but I witnessed it myself and it was impressive. All ten or less minutes of it.

2. I talked to my grandpa today and he asked me who I was and what I was doing and so I said, "I'm Melinda and next year I'll be Dr. Pearson." He responded with, "Good! you can come down here and fix my shoulder." I told him that I was going to be a psychologist and not that kind of doctor, to which he replied, "well then, you can come down here and talk to me and make me believe it doesn't hurt anymore." Ah, even dementia can't deaden that wit!

3. Oakley continued his swimming lessons. He is no longer afraid of the water and was having fun jumping in and chasing tennis balls.









Tired puppy...

Next we head to the diving board!

Swimming Lessons

I didn't think it was right that a golden retriever be scared of water, so I gave Oakley some swimming lessons today.



He's also the forgiving sort...

It's Not Easy Being Green

My cousin's in South Africa and I'm JEALOUS... :(

Water for Thought

Did you know that in the United States there's a community that has to drive 35 miles one way for water?

It's true, it's the White Horse Lake Chapter of the Dine' tribe.

Insurance Companies - FYI

My cousin wants the world to know that Blue Cross and Blue Shield will not cover malaria medications, but fortunately will cover your medical costs when you return to The States sick with the disease. Preventitive medicine, who needs it?