Blood Buzz Ohio

Hey guys. I came across this nifty song below while listening to Radio Cultura (it's the 3rd station down on the list) out of Moscow the other day. I really liked the tune, so I googled the lyrics and found the video on YouTube. Hope you like it too!

Spring has finally come to this part of eastern Canada. I hope, anyway! It was 18 C here on Thursday and today is another beautiful day. The snow is fast disappearing - YAY! I'll be glad when it's all gone and when we can go outside without coats and winter boots!

I'm still trying to decide where to go for a week or so beofre Brad heads off on the Appalachian Trail again at the end of May. He's only going for a month this time to continue on where he left off last summer. I've been thing of perhaps going back to South Beach or perhaps to San Diego, Portland (Oregon), or Chicago. I'm also toying with the idea of going to the Dominican Republic or Cuba to an all-inclusive resort... Decisions, decisions... Feel free to offer suggestions!

The National - "Bloodbuzz Ohio" (official video) from The National on Vimeo.

Shave!

Inspiration!

Hey all! It's COLD mid-winter here in Canada. Anyone else need some inspiration to get in shape? I know I do! Man. This guy is the definition of definition!

Molto Mario!

Mario Lopez on Ellen - in his drawers! Wow! Gotta get me a pair of those!

SAIL!

Amazing video of an airbus flying in and around Rio! Go to whole screen if you can!

Meet Oliver!

He's our new dog! We brought him home from the local SPCA on Christmas Eve! (He's the black and tan dog in the foreground.) He's basically settling in fine, though he definitely has some separation anxiety, i.e., when Brad and I both go out. On Christmas Eve, we put him in the crate we've had for a long time (got it with Samson 20 years ago), and he seemed fine when we got home. On Christmas day, however, we put him in the crate again when we went to Brad's sister's place for dinner. When we returned home, 2 dogs greeted us at the door! Oliver had somehow managed to get out of the crate - a feat that Sam, Kaiser, and Jasper never managed to do! We've left him outside the crate since then when we've gone out, with limited success. Usually nothing is out of place, but today 2 bagels were taken from the kitchen counter and devoured (while we were both out). He's a great dog, but definitely one we'll have to keep an eye on!

Happy New Year!

Just a quick post to wish you all a very Happy 2012! 2011 went by very quickly and was full of activity, most of which was good! We're having some friends and neighbours over to help us ring in the new year. I've made a gingerbread cake and a raspberry pie. This afternoon, I'll make a black olive tapenade and marinated mushrooms. Brad is also doing his second annual Swedish glög - a heady mulled wine concoction.

Wherever you are in the world, Brad and I wish you a happy and prosperous 2012!