Thursday, November 01, 2012

Kickstart November

Good Morning, November!

This month I am taking a spin on National Novel Writing Month and going to challenge myself to post daily to this tiny little blog. I've always wanted to expand this into something worth visiting, and I'm hoping this is the kickstart that it needs -- look forward to some posts about travel, dogs, cats, hair, clothing, and life.

First up. 
I'm participating as a Mo Sista for Movember!

I've created a team with my co-workers to raise awareness and support of men's health.

Starting November 1st,  we are raising awareness and funds for men’s health issues, specifically men’s cancer initiatives.

Men start Movember 1st clean shaven. For the rest of the month, these selfless and generous men, known as Mo Bros, groom, trim and wax their way into the annals of fine moustachery (or beardom). Supported by the WOMEN in their lives, Mo Sistas, Movember Mo Bros raise funds and awareness for their Mo-growing efforts.
Mo Bros effectively become walking, talking billboards for the 30 days of November. Through their actions and words they raise awareness by prompting private and public conversation around the often ignored issue of men’s health.


If you're interested in helping - 

1 in 2 men, and 1 in 3 women, 
will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.




Friday, October 26, 2012

Dear Rain

 Dear Rain

Your Fall storms and heavy showers in October bring so much sweetness - an excuse to bring out sweaters, be brave in raincoats, and hear the very occasional thunder. I will try and remember these happy dark skies and bright Fall leaves when you wash everything grey and muddy in Spring.

x dana

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Monday, October 15, 2012

new additions

Probably to combat the desire to have kids right now, we got cats :)

...and trying to introduce Yogi bear to them has been a very stressful journey so far. The cats and yogi are so curious about each other, we just can seem to get yogi to stay calm enough to get a good introduction. I'm confident though, with enough patience, smell exchange, and kitten confidence we can get there sooner than later!

Meet Marco (8 mo. curious and cautious) and Ponce (13 wks, no tail!, no eye! no problem!)



The kittens have been roaming around upstairs, playing constantly, and eating very well!  We use two metal gates to keep everyone separated. I'm super impressed with how well the gate has stood up to an 80lb, excited dog. Well recommended.