Why I Love Hawaii
Warm weather and sunny days Hot sand beneath my toes Yummy mai tai’s and Kona beer Ice cold in my hand Lying on the beach listening to waves Outside on our lanai taking a break Very happy in flip-flops and shorts Enjoying the sense of ohana and the Aloha spirit Hawaii, so far…
Read MoreDachshund Sweaters Don’t Always Stay on Lokie
My two dachshunds do not like wearing clothes. They’d rather be naked. The first time I put a coat on Pinot, she refused to move and stayed in one spot for over half an hour until I took it off. Over the years, she’s learned to tolerate them, and I bought dachshund sweaters for her,…
Read MoreSome Days, I Should Have Just Stayed In Bed
It was a Sunday morning, and my niece Kristen was playing basketball for Queens College at Madison Square Garden. It was a big deal, and the whole family was going. Jim had worked at the firehouse the day before so we decided I would take the train into the city and meet everyone there. I woke…
Read MoreGood-bye Max, RIP
On December 30, 2014, Max, Jim’s parents’ dog, passed away. Max was such a good, sweet dog, and lived to be almost 13 years old, loved by the entire Butler clan. Jim and his 4 siblings had gotten him as a birthday present for their mom. Look how small he was. Max with Jim’s mom.…
Read MoreThe Things That Fitness Instructors Inadvertently Say
With the New Year here and people making resolutions to exercise more, fitness instructors and trainers like me all over the country are preparing for an increase in numbers in their classes and dreaming up new ways to torture their clients. Have you ever wondered what goes through the mind of fitness instructors as they…
Read MoreMerry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas to you and if you don’t celebrate Christmas, Happy December 25! And a very Happy New Year! Love from Lyn, Jim, Pinot and Lokie (Thanks to my friend Athena and her dachshund Sasha for making the pictures above. Check out their etsy shop for great dachshund gifts, SassySashadoxie)
Read MoreBrussels Sprouts on a Pizza?
I am not a food blogger. I leave that to the people who know what they are doing, two of my favorite being Elaine from House of Bedlam and Liz from My Favourite Pastime. But every once in a while, I come up with a great recipe all on my own so wanted to share it. This past…
Read MoreBelly Up for Tummy Rubs
The weather has been miserable here this week and it seems people’s spirits are down and everyone I talk to is slightly depressed or stressed about the upcoming holidays. So I thought we could all use a little smile at pictures of my belly up dogs. The first time my mom saw Pinot upside down…
Read MoreWhy I’m Not a Fan of Northeast Winters
I do not like Northeast winters. I won’t use the word hate since it is such a strong word. But on second thought, I hate Northeast winters. I am definitely not a fan. The Tuesday before Thanksgiving was a beautiful day – dry and not too cold. As the day drew to a close, this was…
Read MoreMy Mom’s Obsession with Basketball (and Jeremy Lin)
Saturday night. Madison Square Garden, Knicks vs. 76ers. Mother Daughter bonding time over basketball. Daughter Not a basketball fan. Has a vague idea how basketball is played. Knows there are 5 players on a team at a time, it’s played in quarters not periods (she thinks), a basket is 2 points, a 3-point shot is worth, well,…
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