• Hot Off The Presses

    Linkdump: January 24th – January 28th

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  • Twitter

    Weekly Tweets 2011-01-23

    RT @OTOOLEFAN "Rience Preibus' name without vowels is RNC PR BS? Where's Glenn Beck when you need him?" eternal hashtag: #RNCPRBS # RT @StNickEpiscopal at 10 am today: lots to pray for and discuss over coffee. Father Steve's news, next steps, and Da Bears game later! # Father Steve is now a "lame duck" vicar, soon to go to Our Savior, Elmhurst. He was nearly duck flambé today; candles and sleeves dont mix! # Pat Kalicki, Senior Warden, will lead St Nicholas in the interim. Saturday liturgy at 430pm continues, there will be a smooth transition. # As Father Manny's…

  • Blogs Wot I Read

    Most Stringently Cold Here

    It’s 10 degrees Fahrenheit here and snowing. We were going to go out with the cameras but so far it’s a coffee-in-bed day. The new heated mattress pad has been getting heavy use; David leaves it on all day during the week so Riley can stay cozy under the covers while the automatic thermostat lowers the temp til we get home. Here’s a wonderful blog I found following Chris’ recent kind comment; it’s a collection of wartime love letters. It is still most stringently cold here. Last night we had a heavy fall of snow; today the temperature is very…

  • Hot Off The Presses

    Time To Kiss “Dear John” Goodbye In Business Emails?

    In my work life, I frequently send emails to people I don’t know, quite often to people in other countries. The standard opening in our company is supposed to be: “Dear Business Traveler,” … which I use most often when forwarding confirmation emails that come to our generic inbox. I use a rather anonymous tone and the generic signature block, because the emails are automatically generated to frequent travelers whose member accounts have become associated with our office. But when emailing someone I’ve spoken to, or to someone in Britain I “know,” I open with: “Hello (Firstname),” or even “Hallo,…

  • Twitter

    Weekly Tweets 2011-01-16

    I just used #Shazam to discover Hurt by Johnny Cash. http://shz.am/t11248206 # RT @bbcamerica "Cameron Diaz talks #TopGear w/ @JimmyKimmel. She feels really good about her time vs Tom Cruise http://aol.it/e0wZnj" # RT @boobiewed: We do!!! RT @HarryMinge: No-one gives a fuck that it's #Boobiewed anymore." I DO. Family member had rad mastectomy yesterday. # It's #boobiewednesday Have you self-examined today? Follow @boobiewed and spread the love. # My mammogram results from Monday were NORMAL. Good luck all! #boobiewednesday #fb # RT @TWCBreaking "Airport update: Islip, NY remains closed until at least noon. Deicing continues at BUF DTW (Detroit) PHL…

  • Mini-Posts

    Riley’s Vets: Doctor Bob and Doctor Leon

    As you can see, Doctor Bob is a human veterinarian. And Doctor Leon, who is both big-boned and fluffy, is a feline consulting specialist. Dr Leon strolled into the exam room the other day to greet me warmly, and then assisted the vet tech in showing me how I will administer Riley’s pills. He gobbled up the extra “pills” after the demonstration concluded. He obviously loves his work. Our Doctors

  • Mini-Posts

    About Arlington Cat Clinic

    Arlington Cat Clinic in Arlington Heights,  IL has been a full service feline veterinary hospital in the NW suburbs since 1988. We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet’s health care from kitten hood to its senior years. We specialize in preventive health care including vaccinations, dental care, diagnostics and surgery.  In addition, we offer behavioral consultations, grooming and boarding services. The clinic also carries effective flea products and special diets, as well as cat toys and gifts. Via Arlington Cat Clinic

  • All Things Interesting

    The New Normal For Us And @MrRileycat_Esq

    Our cat Riley has been diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and we’re about to embark on “the new normal” with him. He seems fine but his weight is down since last year and his white blood cell count was high, so our vet Dr Esbenson of Arlington Cat Clinic sent a sample on to the feline oncologist. So in a small scale we’re experiencing some of the fear and uncertainty that anyone with a cancer diagnosis faces. It’s the chronic form, slow to develop, and depending on how this chemotherapy and steroids regimen works out, he could be happy and…

  • Hot Off The Presses - SABRE2th Tigress: Book 'em, Dano.

    Southwest Pilot Holds Flight For Man Rushing To See Dying Grandson. Kudos! @SouthwestAir

    Big WIN for WN on this story – it’s a terribly sad story, but this pilot’s exemplary actions make it easier to take. My condolences to Mr. Dickinson and his family. CNN — Time was running out, and Mark Dickinson wasn’t sure whether he’d get to see his dying 2-year-old grandson one last time. A long line at Los Angeles International Airport’s security checkpoint had kept him from getting to his gate on time. His grandson Caden would be taken off life support in a matter of hours in Denver, Colorado, with or without his grandfather’s presence, according to CNN…