Holy frak!!

It's cold. At least it sounds cold. I'm sitting here listening to Whole Wheat Radio and the wind howling. I need to go out and buy cat food, but I really don't want to leave the house. It's been painfully cold lately and we got more snow last night. The good news is, it looks like the cold streak will finally be over tomorrow!

I also need to go and work with the horse I'm leasing. I hope the owner has been going. My motivation has been about as high as the temperatures. Maybe I'll go tomorrow.

New music

that I'm listening to:

Gary Jules' new album and three songs from A.J. Roach's new CD.

A good song

This is a plug for a beautiful song by a band I like...

All the Good Men

Hubby is such a good boy

He gave me these beautiful roses for my birthday.

It snowed this weekend. The cats wanted to go outside, but weren't fond of the white stuff.

It's been a while

The holidays were crazy (for various reasons), so I'm glad they are over. My TV shows are starting up again. Battlestar Galactica is back and still frakkin' with me. I'm hooked on 24 again and Veronica Mars starts tonight. I'm a little bummed about the news that the final episodes will be stand-alone, but that is still better than no Veronica.

The weather outside is frightful

We've had such nice, warm weather lately that the freezing rain and temps are quite shocking.

The Veronica Mars numbers were up for the last episode! I hope that trend continues in the future.

If you are an animal lover

this is a worthy cause -- Rabies Challenge Fund.

Veronica Mars News

Not as good as I was hoping, but I'll take what I can get...

The Veronica Mars news we've been waiting for is here — and it's mostly good.

Rob Thomas confirms that the CW has ordered seven more episodes, bringing the total number of Mars hours this season to 20. Sure, it's not the full, 22-episode pickup we were all hoping for, but I say we take what we can get and run with it.

Now, you're probably wondering, "What does this limited pickup mean for the final two mystery arcs this season!?" Well, Rob's trying to figure that out as we speak.
But obviously they'll be shorter than he had originally intended.

Old Crow Medicine Show

was awesome. I highly recommend them live if you get a chance.

My city started a smoking ban yesterday. Happy day.

It's a beautiful day

I took some time to go riding this afternoon. Gwyn did very well. It is supposed to be another great day tomorrow, so maybe I'll get to go again. I feel like I should take advantage of it while it lasts.

Elections are over! I was pleasantly surprised with most of the results. Except for the Kansas Board of Education one. I don't know why anyone would have voted for the incumbent. Ugh.

Now we have to deal with Christmas commercials. I'm not ready!

I'm looking forward to the Old Crow Medicine Show concert next Thursday.

The cats enjoyed some outdoor time

yesterday. It was a beautiful fall day. More pictures here.

Defy the chicken

Maybe that's what I should have named this blog. Or "Fate's Bitch". Oh how I miss you, Wonderfalls.

Anyone want some candy? We had even fewer trick-or-treaters than normal (we never get that many despite our prime location) and have way too much candy left. I don't get it.

Gwyn had her follow-up massage yesterday. She did really well and was feeling quite good afterwards. Hopefully she won't feel the need to constantly pin her ears back now.

I took Magellan to the vet yesterday because she's missing some fur. No problems were found that could explain the hair loss. (I wonder if she was stressed after Persia passed.) She does have bad teeth and has to go in for a cleaning. Sigh.

I am so ready for elections to be over.

Phantom's Feaste

Last Saturday night we went to the Phantom's Feaste, held at the Renaissance Festival grounds. It was fun but freezing! I think the temp got into the 30s. We wore victorian costumes and I didn't have a cape/cloak to match. I must find warmer clothes for next year.

The Prestige

I've been looking forward to this movie for a long time because of the people involved. I was not disappointed. I loved it and look forward to seeing it again.

Magellan eats spider webs

What's up with that?

Possibly good news

for Veronica Mars. Click here for article.

Gwyn got a massage

She really doesn't like to canter and has some attitude problems, so someone suggested a massage therapist to check her out for soreness. She did have tightness and pain, especially in the neck. Gwyn's reaction was pretty severe at first, but by the end of the session she was really enjoying it and obviously feeling better.

On to TV...

I watched 30 Rock last night and was disappointed. I'll watch another couple of episodes, but won't keep it on my schedule if it doesn't improve.

I like Friday Night Lights, despite not liking football. There are some things that turn me off, like the insane obsession over football and the nauseating camera work, but the show is still really good. It may not last long due to poor ratings.

Kidnapped (one of my favs) was cancelled, but they are supposed to air 13 episodes and give a resolution. Vanished is being moved and will probably be gone soon. Smith was cancelled and completely removed from the schedule. I haven't been enjoying the last two shows much so won't miss them.

Ugly Betty is one of my favorite new shows, but that time slot is killer. We have ordered an HD tuner that will hopefully solve our problem.

So far I like Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Heroes, Men in Trees, and The Nine. I also am interested enough in Jericho, The Class, and Brothers & Sisters to keep watching.

And those are just the new shows. Sigh...

Funny Flu Shot Video

It's the second to last video clip on the page.

Flu Shot Video

Stupid web host

is having problems again, which is why the pictures of Persia are not showing up. I will try to get it fixed when I get a new site going.

Persia passed away one year ago

today. We miss him so much.