Goodbye “Toby”

Today is the worst day of my life. After nearly 16 years we had to let our beloved “Toby” go. My heart is destroyed, my soul is empty. I don’t know how we will move forward. I know we will go on and “Toby” will live on in our hearts …

Connecticut Man Frees 17-Pound Lobster from Restaurant

Don MacKenzie of Niantic, Connecticut didn’t cure cancer or run into a burning building to save a child; he simply did the right thing! Mackenzie purchased the lobster, nicknamed “Lucky Larry” estimated to be around around 80-years-old from The Dock restaurant in Waterford. “It takes seven years for him to even …

Stop SOPA/PIPA (PROTECT-IP)

Congress is about to pass internet censorship, even though the vast majority of Americans are opposed. We need to kill the bill – PIPA in the Senate and SOPA in the House – to protect our rights to free speech, privacy, and prosperity. YES – These bills WILL affect how …

Happy Howl-O-Ween

Toby and Buddy would like to wish everyone a happy and safe 2011 Howl-O-Ween! More pictures available in our photo gallery.

Steve Jobs 1955  2011

Rest in Peace Steve Jobs… ;’-( There will NEVER be another as passionate as you. No one will ever fill your shoes. Thank you for creating Apple and bringing it back to the masses. Thank you for fighting as long as you did. Rest well my Apple brother, safe passage. …

Dear Congress

Dear Congress, Last year I mismanaged my funds and this year my family and I cannot decide on a budget. Until we have come to a unified decision that fits all our needs and interests, we will have to shut down our checkbook and will no longer be able to …

Remember The Fallen

Thank you to all the soldiers and brave souls who gave their lives. Thank you to the families who suffer their loss on a daily basis. They are dead; but they live in each Patriot’s breast, And their names are engraven on honor’s bright crest. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Awwwdorable Spring Fawn

I’m lucky to work in a wildlife refuge; Everyday I am surrounded by nature and get to see some truly amazing things. This week I had the pleasure to meet this cute little fawn. At approximately 13″ it is absolutely adorable. [singlepic id=391 w=490 h=366 float=] The fawn hangs out …

Happy Spring

Happy Spring from Buddy! Get out there and get a snort of fresh pollen. [singlepic id=390 w=475 h=355 float=center]

Every Pampered Pooch Needs a “Dogbrella”

Further proof that us gullible dog owners are always willing to spoil our dogs with overpriced crap that they could care less about. “This inverted bumbershoot forms a waterproof cocoon around a small dog, enabling canine and master to maintain a walking regimen in inclement weather. The umbrella’s 29” diameter …

Happy New Year

I don’t think my new years resolutions have changed much over the years but what the heck, lets see if I can accomplish a few of them! My 2011 Resolutions… Don’t live too heathy. Don’t exercise too much. Don’t start smoking. Don’t stop drinking. Don’t work too hard. On a …

Jury Duty – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

I just finished serving as a juror on a two day trial. I won’t go into the specifics; not because I can’t but because I hope to erase the time from my memory. The Good – I will admit the entire process was a learning experience for me. This was …

Happy 14th Birthday to Toby

Happy Birthday to my “Old Man” Toby! I can’t believe my baby is fourteen already. It seems like yesterday we brought his crazy little fuzzy butt home. We will be celebrating Toby’s special day with his annual Christmas lights ride and McDonald’s hamburger.