turns out my dad has the photojournalist vest (see 10/21/02 entry) hanging in his closet…uses it occasionally for "adventurous" shoots in Beaver Dam, Horicon Marsh, etc in Wisconsin. the dream lives! mom called me later in the day today because she was out sailing…who would have thought?

pancakes, wienies, good friends and three dogs rolling in dirt in the backyard…is there a better way to spend a Sunday morning? i think not!

PANTY MASSACRE of 2002 update: found a three pack of discount store tidy whities this morning, but have to consider a long term solution over the weekend. miss Ruby is paying for her overindulgence…all i can say is it involves my picking up REMNANTS of of my underclothing. oh boy.

miss Ruby ate EVERY SINGLE PAIR of my PANTIES today. (well, except for the pair i'm wearing) glass half-full outlook: opportunity to finally go thong (?) mental note: set alarm an hour earlier for emergency panty buying run

super crapola day at werk today. used to think i wanted to have my own small business..not so much anymore. i don't know how anyone does it without going mad. i'm so disappointed.

miss Ruby and i had a nice walk during my afternoon off today. found a great magazine i had no idea existed…The Bark (at the upscale doggie boutique Harry Barkers.) http://www.thebark.com. its a very cool gen-x style dog magazine, not at all like the cheezy DogFancy stuff. i love my dog to no end, but…

is there anything in this world more annoying than three inarticulate, misinformed 19 year olds loudly discussing god, jesus, organized religion and the origins of art?!?! i stopped counting after the eighth misuse of the word "metaphysical". my personal fav: "if jesus hadn't died on the cross for your sins you wouldn't be able to…

pasta, grilled cheese, roast chicken, maybe an omelette?…the choices are so varied! finally! a working stove at last. i almost feel like a complete person.

i have a bathroom sink! i saw my plumber so often the past few weeks we developed a deep bond. it was the best relationship i've had with a man in years. its over now, and i'm lost without him. i met someone else who is thinking of spending some time in the South of…

miss Ruby graduated obedience school today! she did "excellent"! yippee!