the dog’s pajamas

I had to escape the house for a showing this afternoon, so I went and hung out and the moms’. This is a picture of their dog, Micki, who is a miniature pinscher. Picture a Doberman,  but about only about 10lbs. That’s Micki. Like many small dogs, especially those with short hair, she gets cold easily, so the moms have an assortment of sweaters, sweatshirts and pajamas for her.January 25 2009

happy new year

Last weekend the museum held its annual Japanese New Year celebration. The Japanese program educator always hangs all kinds of decorations, including these oversized Origami cranes, which hang down from the second floor, overlooking the Information Desk and lobby.
January 24 2009

at work

Does this ever  happen to you?
You’re heading down the hall to the bathroom and as you’re walking by the lunchroom, suddenly a water buffalo catches your eye: January 21 2009
yeah. I didn’t think so.

history in the making

Like I suspect happened in many places, they set up a place for everyone at work to watch the Inauguration. The museum showed it on a giant screen in our large conference room and our Board Chair even provided lunch.

I don’t really know what to say about the ceremony. My friend Bridget commented that she exhaled a big sigh, and she thinks it may be from a breath she took 8 years ago.  I just hope the country has patience….there’s so much pinned on our new President and so much pressure, it’s more than any one person can live up to.
January 20 2009

at the gym

the women in my class were really curious why the heck I was taking pictures during our workout this evening. I told them about the project, and that my favorite picture of the bunch was this one of everyone’s feet. They were both amused and somewhat relieved.
January 19 2009

mine enemy

This sign has become the bane of my existence. My nemesis. Adversary. Foe. Whatever word you choose, this sign and I clearly have it in for one another. It’s been on my lawn since July. Sitting there. Mocking me. Oh, how I loathe it.
January 18 2009

For now, Sign, the odds are in your favor. But someday….someday…..

monkeyin’ around

Like most jobs, sometimes mine is a big pain in the ass. I certainly don’t get paid much. I have to work every Saturday. The commute is a drag.

However…

Once a month I organize a program called Critter Day, where different live animal educational organizations come in and do presentations. So I get to see a lot of creatures, which I love, and sometimes I get to hold them which is always super cool. Today’s organization was called Jungle Encounters. The owner, Debi, has a really fantastic assortment of critters including some very cool cats, a skunk, a fox, and this guy:

January 17 2009
And this is why sometimes I think I really have a pretty groovy job.