Since moving to Raleigh, we have found many uncanny parallels to the area. Perhaps we just weren't 'looking' for NC to pop up before, but now we see it everywhere. Under lots of rocks and nooks and crannies. The latest? The Miss USA controversy. In case you missed it, Miss California came in runner-up to Miss North Carolina. Odd that these are the two states...if you like us just moved from one to the other. Odder still is that Miss California lost because of her anti-gay marriage stance. It may have helped had she at least been articulate about it. "In MY country, and in MY family...I think I believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman." You THINK you believe? If you are going to publicly take such a politically charged stance, then you better at least be passionate and certain about it. And please do not speak for MY country.
If you are worried about gay marriage taking over your schools, your children, and your churches...don't worry!! There is a group supporting your cause and they are here to help. In fact, they have a product that will save you from the gays. The GIANT GAY REPELLENT UMBRELLA. Boy, do I know what people are getting for their birthdays this year!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
The Way a Weekend Should Be
This was one of those weekends that makes a person happy.We had just the right mix of socializing, of house work, and of just plain doing nothing. And the stunning weather certainly didn't hurt. While it may seem mundane for some, I wouldn't have traded away my domestically blissful self for anything.
On Saturday we walked down to Moore Square in downtown Raleigh for the SPCA 3K Dog Walk. (Yes, I said WALKED. We can WALK places. I am now getting why we moved here!) We met up with our friends Rob and Todd and spent the afternoon walking through beautiful old neighborhoods with hundreds and hundreds of dogs and their responsible owners. While I was disappointed that Iona couldn't come with us, I did see at least six corgis and I believe I petted four of them. My dog fix was on.
Somehow we managed to keep our shoes clean and felt that a beer was in order. So we hung out on the patio of a local restaurant and continued the dog watching. From there we were introduced to the State Farmer's Market. Oh my, how have I not been here before??? While I could have bought out the farm, literally, I kept myself together and only walked out with a bag of spinach. (Michael learned the hard way that locally purchased vegetables are not washed the same as the ones in the grocery store. Yum, grit.)
On Saturday night we took Iona for a stroll...with roadies. The night before we saw a couple walking through the park with plastic cups. As they passed us, the unmistakable waft of wine followed. Michael now had an idea. So before our next outing he fixed us a little something to go in our travel mugs. I doubt this was the intention of Starbucks when they made these fine containers.
Sunday was our productive day, but at a speed that our renovation selves would scoff at. Our one true outing consisted of taking Iona to the vet and getting her sutures removed. The poor thing has obviously become traumatized with all her recent doctor visits, as she was shaking like a leaf. For both our sakes, I hope we stay far, far away from the vet for a long time.
For dinner that night, Michael grilled tuna and I made a big salad of fresh pears, peas, and farmer's market spinach. So not to destroy the delightful weekend, I made sure to wash the hell out of it. Nothing can ruin a good time like grit between the teeth.
On Saturday we walked down to Moore Square in downtown Raleigh for the SPCA 3K Dog Walk. (Yes, I said WALKED. We can WALK places. I am now getting why we moved here!) We met up with our friends Rob and Todd and spent the afternoon walking through beautiful old neighborhoods with hundreds and hundreds of dogs and their responsible owners. While I was disappointed that Iona couldn't come with us, I did see at least six corgis and I believe I petted four of them. My dog fix was on.
Somehow we managed to keep our shoes clean and felt that a beer was in order. So we hung out on the patio of a local restaurant and continued the dog watching. From there we were introduced to the State Farmer's Market. Oh my, how have I not been here before??? While I could have bought out the farm, literally, I kept myself together and only walked out with a bag of spinach. (Michael learned the hard way that locally purchased vegetables are not washed the same as the ones in the grocery store. Yum, grit.)
On Saturday night we took Iona for a stroll...with roadies. The night before we saw a couple walking through the park with plastic cups. As they passed us, the unmistakable waft of wine followed. Michael now had an idea. So before our next outing he fixed us a little something to go in our travel mugs. I doubt this was the intention of Starbucks when they made these fine containers.
Sunday was our productive day, but at a speed that our renovation selves would scoff at. Our one true outing consisted of taking Iona to the vet and getting her sutures removed. The poor thing has obviously become traumatized with all her recent doctor visits, as she was shaking like a leaf. For both our sakes, I hope we stay far, far away from the vet for a long time.
For dinner that night, Michael grilled tuna and I made a big salad of fresh pears, peas, and farmer's market spinach. So not to destroy the delightful weekend, I made sure to wash the hell out of it. Nothing can ruin a good time like grit between the teeth.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Walking the dogs
Today is the SPCA of Wake County K9-3K in downtown Raleigh and I couldn't be more excited! Exercise AND hundreds of dogs? Fabulous day. They are expecting over 950 people in Moore Square for the walk today, which is just incredible. Instead of dealing with parking, we decided to just walk the 1.5 miles to the event. Combined with the actual dog walk, we will get some good exercise this afternoon...and get to pet lots and lots of dogs!
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