I love the fact that my mom,  my family, and friends fill my inbox with great links to interesting articles, funny pictures, tips, jokes, and political stuff that is not party-specific (though my sweet mom can send me anything she wants simply because she is my mother!). I’m not as crazy about the “forwards” that show up … Continue reading Thank You For Sharing!

I saw this idea on Pinterest. Well, not exactly this idea, but why should I be left out just because I don't have a baby or a little kid? I have Rascal. For the record my toes are painted clear. I do have a big kid! With BIG Feet..So I took this picture too! Odd … Continue reading Monday’s Odd Feature

These wily, intelligent, big-little dogs are known for their human like expressions. They are cheerful, affectionate, loyal and excellent watch dogs. They are cute like this naturally, we did not get them wet or feed them after mid-night..... 😀 Click on areas of the pictures to bring Zander and Zoey into focus.... Bonus Pup! El … Continue reading Camp-Run-A-Pup: Name This Breed!

I made my kid this magnificent Dutch Pancake for breakfast. He was not impressed. I barely got a mumbled, “its good” as I stared in shock and despair as he stuffed a piece of pancake the size of Holland into his mouth. Our morning did not start off well. I watch him breath a big … Continue reading Random Odds and Ends

Hugh Gallagher's 'College Essay' In honor of pencil day I want to share this essay with you. The following essay was written by Hugh Gallagher, an author and musician from New York. It was confirmed by Gallagher that the following essay was part of his college application process. . .”When I was 17, I wrote … Continue reading Hugh Gallagher’s ‘College Essay’

I had an idea. It happens. It is Oreo's 100 birthday! It is the eve of Cole's 16 birthday! I have one fresh unopened bag of oreo cookies. I have one fresh almost 16 year old boy. One fresh unopened bag of oreo cookies + one fresh almost 16 year old = a stacking challenge. … Continue reading Oreo Jenga! Contest!

It all started last February on Facebook. Nancy suggested to me that 'My Odd family' host an Academy Awards pool. This was an exciting idea since I had always wanted to be a bookie. It was a dream of mine. So I agree that Odd would host the pool, and my mom hoped she would not … Continue reading Place Your Bets! It’s time for the Academy Awards!

Just this morning, . . I remarked: It feels like spring! We'll hear lawn mowers before snow plows....and sure enough, this afternoon, I heard a lawn mower....

Update: I wrote this post in 2011 but I ordered the calendars again in 2012, and finally gave up in 2013.  If your gift calendars are unopened (or you have an issue with your calendar) and Jacquie Lawson does not respond to your request for support you can dispute the charges through Paypal which is … Continue reading Advent Calendar From Hell: Act Now This Offer Won’t Last Forever

This is Leo, our new camp pup. He is very cute. (Please ignore the wood floor my dearly departed Joe kept putting off refinishing….Do these things really matter?) Leo told Vickie, our camp helper, that she would have to carry him downstairs because he was much too little, much too cute, and much too scared … Continue reading Leo! Bouvier de Flandes! Camp Run A Pups New Pup