Family reunions… They can be the worst of times or they can be the best of times. Or they can be both. You can learn new stories about your ancestors from long ago (we might be related to Pocahontas) or you can drink beer and get drunk. Both equally valid reunion pastimes. I learned, however, [...]
Category Archives: Rescue
Buddha and a sack of snails
April 28, 2011 – 10:53 pm
I was hanging out with a friend’s little boy last week while she did some gardening – as required by her “take care of the plants and stuff” position she holds on the condo association board for her home. Upon her return from the garden she daintily presented me with a small brown paper bag [...]
A Daring Rescue
February 24, 2011 – 12:48 pm
“Watch out for the dogs!” We were driving through a Beverly Hills neighborhood at night when two mid-size dogs darted into the street. Instantly my rescue mode activated and my invisible Hero unitard, always worn under my street clothes, began to glow red. The dogs both had collars with tags but no owner in sight, [...]
Magic Carpets and Courage Buckets
November 15, 2010 – 8:25 am
There are some things I just really enjoy: Having a purring kitty on my lap Eating frosting with a spoon When someone holds a door open The other day, while babysitting a friend’s child, we took a walk to the nearest Starbucks and as I negotiated my way out the door, with stroller and drink in [...]
The Raging River of Trust
November 7, 2010 – 2:58 pm
One day, when I was 17, my best friend Sabrina and I went on an adventure to a river that I had never visited before. It was one of those areas in Austin that you just had to know about. A bunch of cars pulled off onto the shoulder of the highway, a walk through [...]
EGO Turtle!
April 27, 2010 – 10:49 pm
Every twenty years or so I find a turtle crossing a major highway and am compelled to rescue it (attention animals – all small woodland creatures crossing roads will be assisted – spread the word). Most recently this happened last fall in Texas after heavy rains. It usually starts with me squinting my eyes at that [...]
The Mouse by our bed
April 14, 2010 – 1:41 pm
Last night I was waiting outside in the car for my man as we were going to go on a late night run to the store. While I was sitting there I saw a neighbors cat, Chloe, darting about in the courtyard playing. How delightful, I thought, until I noticed that she was playing with [...]
