tuning in

Video Killed The Radio Star / The Buggles

since we don't have a backyard we walk Bella several times a day.  on all of these walks i've learned a few things about this dog that i took home, first and foremost our dog LOOKS cute and cuddly, but rest assured she will cut a bitch.

we spoke with a trainer who told us that Bella feels "tough" on her leash because she feels that no matter what I will protect her.  add this to an already incredibly aggressive female and you have a miniature shark with hair always ready to rumble with the other members of the animal community.

fortunately for her, the other members of the animal community around us are incredibly docile and friendly.  one evening while we were out one of our neighbors invited me to let Bella meet his dog and told me it would be all right if I let them sniff each other.  everything in my being was protesting but i thought that maybe this person and his incredibly well trained dog knew what they were talking about.

bella walked up to the dog - who is easily three times her size - and when the dog brought his face to bella's level to sniff her "hello" bella bit him squarely on the nose.  the dog sat down smartly on his bottom and gave bella a look as if to say, "YOU, madam, ARE NOT VERY NICE!"

I picked up Bella quickly and apologized profusely.  my neighbor was completely nonplussed and brushed off my apologies.

"Don't worry, she'll get better, HE did." He said indicating his dog.

That only made me feel slightly better.  i would say that Santa Claus should be bringing her coal for Christmas but... LOOK AT THAT FACE!  and this is why pretty girls do so well in this world.

Welcome to the Jungle Juice

I got this recipe from a former East Coast Lacrosse player named Fish.  'Nuff said?

• 1 Gallon Spiced Rum
• 2 Cups Triple Sec
• 750 mL Everclear
• 2 Bottles (2 Liters – 4 total) Ginger Ale
• 1 bottle of Strawberry Daiquiri mix
• 1 bottle Simply Limeade
• 1 Can Frozen Strawberry Limeade Concentrate
• 1 Bag frozen berry medley (draw string pouch - otherwise berries get lodged in spigot)
• 1 Bag of Ice Cubes 

Pour ice into large cooler (preferably one with a spigot).  Add all liquids to cooler.  Mix with large spoon.  Add pouch with berries last.  Let stand for about 30 minutes before serving.  Best to serve outside... it stains.