It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

There is a Christmas tree lot down the street from my house. It's been there for years. About this time of year I notice the lot gets mowed, the lights are repaired, and a little trailer appears. Shortly after the first load of trees arrive. There are several reasons why this makes me smile. First, I LOVE the smell of fir trees, second it means that Christmas is getting close, and third it's cool to drive by and watch people pick out trees and load them onto their cars. A couple of years ago Massy (my black lab) and I would walk through the lot just to look at the trees and enjoy the smell and the cold weather. I think the lady probably thought I was crazy, but oh well. And for the record, I am a plastic tree person 100%. We did a "live" tree once when I was in junior high and we all hated it. Yeah it smells good, but they're sticky and hurt to decorate. However, as long as it's not in my house, I think live trees are great. Or at least tree lots in my neighborhood are.

Political Research or a Dating Service

I just got off the phone with a research company. I have worked in research for a long time, so I tend to try to do phone research. I've been there, it's a crappy job. So I got a call about health care reform, if I approved of my states senators, etc. The guy talking apparently forgot that he was conducting research. I was asked why I didn't go to church, I "need to show God some love" and if it was okay if the researcher called on for a more "personal" call. I had to turn the poor guy down. When asked why I said it was because I've done research for too long and it wasn't proper protocol. Maybe a crappy excuse, but seriously, who does that? Totally made my night, hilarious!!!
Anna

What a couple of weeks

I've had a crazy couple of weeks. Lots of bad news and drama. But this is not the site for that. Maybe I need a new one for drama. However, there have been some good things the past couple of weeks. I adopted a puppy, that will be an interesting experience. I love my animals. They are crazy and make me smile. Massy, the black lab loves to visit with my sister and my brothers dogs. So I figured I'd get her a companion. So here's to lots of fun times ahead.