Tag Archives: Dodger

A cup of Nada, and a Prank Spank

Posted on March 19, 2011 by polloplayer

I will assume you are all listening to Pandora as you read this. I am. I ‘ve been vacillating between Patty Griffin and the Gabe Dixon Band while I drink my morning cup of – green tea. Yes, tea. Me, the … Continue reading →

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Home is Where the Tart Is

Posted on March 5, 2011 by polloplayer

It’s been a bumpy week. The funeral, which went as well as it possibly could have. The travel, which, um, did not. First, though, thanks to everyone for the meaningful condolences. From cannoli to cards to so, so many beautiful … Continue reading →

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Pets on Prozac

Posted on January 22, 2011 by polloplayer

My cats do very, very bad things. Yes, I know, cats are inherently evil, (Angie sent me this link as proof: http://www.catswhothrowupgrass.com/kill.php) so short of smothering sleeping infants there’s hardly anything a cat can do that would surprise anyone. Maybe that’s why they … Continue reading →

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Temptation.

Posted on January 2, 2010 by polloplayer

It generally comes in the form of chocolate, but for Dodger and for me, temptation is shaped like a chicken. The Dodge took a half-hearted run at Autumn and Hope this morning while they were free-ranging in what we call the “Big … Continue reading →

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Home Is Where The Hens Are

Posted on October 19, 2009 by polloplayer

In Las Vegas, the day begins with a piping hot pot of capuccino delivered to the room and a review of the days’ “tasks”: where to have lunch? Where to have dinner? Which corner of the pool has the best … Continue reading →

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Rude Awakening.

Posted on October 11, 2009 by polloplayer

So I know it’s not a news flash to say that we have a somewhat animalcentric household, which is a smarty-pants way of saying that they – the dogs, the cats, the bird and the chickens –  have enslaved us. … Continue reading →

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“Let’s call her Take-out”

Posted on June 10, 2009 by polloplayer
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