The Golden Compass

the golden compass, originally uploaded by stella_dolce.

I finished The Golden Compass last week. I really liked it. I just checked out the next book in the series, The Subtle Knife, and hope to start it this weekend. I honestly don't understand what all the fuss is about. They are really great fiction books.

Absent

I have been absent for the past few days and thought I'd give an update.

On Monday morning, my father-in-law and his wife were in a severe car accident. Eric and I drove to Knoxville when we heard that afternoon and have been there for the past couple of days. I just arrived home to finish out the week at work and will be driving back this weekend, and Eric remains in Knoxville to do what he can. Currently they both are in critical care.

I'm not really comfortable giving out many details publicly. But if you wish to know more, email me and I'll tell you what I can.

Any warm thoughts and/or prayers would greatly appreciated.

Shelby Dog Park

This past Saturday we took Stella to the Shelby Dog Park in Nashville.


She had a blast playing with all of the other dogs.


A cute chihuahua mix.

He looking like he was posing for me.

Such a pretty fuzzball.

This little guy was too cute!

This basset hound rolled all over the park.

And this was quite funny. Talk about role reversal!

Happy Birthday Ruth!

Stella, Eric, and I wish you a very happy birthday!

(I know I'm a day late, but it's the thought that counts, right?)

Banana

Just because.

Athena

Kind of grainy, but I like it.
She was insistant that I pet her while I was trying to edit photos.

Rose

rose, originally uploaded by stella_dolce.

Tis the last rose of summer,
Left blooming alone;
All her lovely companions
Are faded and gone.
~Thomas Moore