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By the way, just as a side note (inspired, obviously, by my current header photo on this blog), if you are ever in Tuscany, do yourself a favor and book a tour and a meal at Avignonesi. The food is absolutely phenomenal and accompanied by - what else? - lots of wine!

So as you may remember that we ordered Flor carpet tiles for our condo. Well after weeks of them sitting in the boxes they came in at my office, we finally brought them home and are putting them down.

Here is a small bad photo of Molly the (foster) kitty sitting on the carpet tile in the kitchen:

As we get everything set up more, I'll take more photos with an actual camera rather than a camera phone. We're happy with the tiles and think they will be really nice.

I'm a bad boyfriend, I'll give you that. But at least I'm a decent human being, unlike everybody else.

Rob Reed

You're welcome.

There's nothing like a dog.

Basically the reason people talk is so they can lie. Otherwise it wouldn't be necessary.

Rob Reed

And for several other dogs too, who were able to be rescued all because of Stanley's story.

If you're considering a pet, please contact local shelters and rescues. There are so many animals that need a home.

Here is the follow up post on Life With Dogs about Stanley.

It happens now and then, though overall, as a species, I find you disappointing, folks.

Prop 8 declared unconstitutional!

Missy Day, your state did something right. Hallelujah.

In case you didn't know, I am a dog person. First and foremost, I'm an animal lover in general. But it has been brought to my attention lately through some anecdotal evidence, apparently I have special abilities to not smell dogs (apparently they are smelly?) and to naturally want to love on every dog I see, no matter how "scary" they may look to others. I guess this makes me a dog person.

I grew up with a succession of wonderful dogs. They were all different. Bridget, Missy, Mittens, Gina, Misty, and Casey. All mutts except Gina who was supposedly a purebred lab, though she was an "accident" and didn't have any papers. I've also known other people's wonderful dogs in my life. Bridget, Gypsey, Pamiju, Cookie, Ginger, Mugsy, Katie, Maddie, Nickie, Casey, Jozey, Clara, Bailey, Cleo, Peanut, Sola, Zoey, Xena, Pugs... the list goes on I'm sure. (Sorry if I met your dog and forgot to mention him/her. If I met them I'm sure I loved them!) And of course, our Billy:

So here's what I hate: breed specific laws.

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I present the 1998 Tazewell, Virginia ASP Staff "Quote Book":

Did you know that Peter Gabriel had a siamese twin for six years? - Jozwik

Doesn't matter to me. I'm easy. - Emily

I don't eat ham unless it's necessary. Like when I'm at my grandma's. - Emily

Well, I had my pants on. - Emily

I loved childhood. That's why I'm still in it. - Jozwik

I don't help anybody. That's my motto. - Jozwik

You better hop your happy hiney in there and help Emily! - Julie

My train isn't bound for glory, it's bound for ice cream. - Emily

You are such a weirdo. - Emily

The way I retaliate is GAS! - Jozwik

Tooting is not allowed! - Julie

If you have a visitor in the school, they have to leave... no matter how nice they are. - Jerry Cromer (The principal of the school where we were staying. This was over the PA system.)

I don't like to look at it while I eat. - Julie

I've got the patience of a small owl. - Jozwik

This crust is fabulous! / If I had a nickel for every time I heard that one... - Julie, Jenn

You're kind of a problem. - Emily

There's just something about chore charts and Wednesdays that makes me mad. - Jozwik

Why don't YOU sell your body so we can go to Sam's Club? - Julie

Let me tell you something about this picture frame in water - it's not flattering. - Jenn

Craig Beavers, come to the office - FAST! - Announcement over the PA

Try it. It hurts. - Jozwik

Time out... my watch smells. - Jozwik

How about a stand-up routine with Eskimos... small Eskimo boys running around me in circles... - Jozwik

Was I better on the cot last night? - Jozwik

Jen who? - Jozwik

I like trees to die young. That's how I feel about people too. - Jozwik

Wait, you talked to MY boyfriend and I wasn't there? - Julie

I just sing what people think. - Jozwik

I don't WRITE your mom, I LAY your mom. - Jozwik

Well, you're the Center Director - go buy it. - Jozwik

Yeah, I saw a dead toddler on the side of the road... - Jenn

Neo-Nazis need home repair too. - Ermer

Those hands aren't crazy! I know your games! - Ermer

Time's on rollerskates, man! - Jozwik

They haven't always had modern medicine. - Emily

I'm all about getting my hands on any kind of raw meat you can imagine. - Julie

Oh no, y'all... my good jeans are washing. That means i have to wear my crap jeans. That makes me sad! - Julie

Raccoons don't talk. - Julie

Don't worry nature, I still care about you. - Jozwik

I'm just not going to talk anymore because it's all so stupid. - Emily

How much would it cost to rent a hovercraft? - Jozwik

There were a couple of newbies who wanted to hop-a-doodle. - Jozwik

I try to channel for at least half the day. / Great, when can we change the channel? - Jozwik, Jardine

I'm a prick 24 hours a day, my friend. - Jozwik

Actually, we experimented. I like to show rather than tell. - Julie

I like my meat wet. - Julie

Why are we all against the the ants? Why don't we feed the ants? - Jozwik

That was the best thing I've ever put in my body...I mean, my mouth. Except for last night. - Julie

Looks like you're about to share more than just your baloney sandwich! - Trojan Man

Right there, baby. You can still smell the chlorine. - Julie

Please don't touch me. Don't touch me all day long. - Julie

Pigtails and crazy - that's me! - Emily

Here - take a picture with this hooker. - Jason P. Kennedy

Wait, my boobs don't hurt. I'm not PMS-ing yet. - Jenn

Well, you shouldn't be messing with your nipples. - Jenn

Dude, I promise you I know the female anatomy backwards and forwards. - Jozwik

You just called me ass-face you jerk-off! You're a dick. - Julie

Please note that Jozwik is heavily featured. He was definitely the most quotable. Also please notice our steady corruption of Julie over the course of the summer. I especially enjoy that the final quote is hers. It was of course, directed at Jozwik.

We ordered carpet tiles Friday night. Flor was having a 15% off sale that we wanted to make sure we didn't miss. Of course, the sale ended at 1am eastern time and we were placing our order at approximately 12:57am. Which is further evidence that we suck.

Anyway, we ordered Rake Me Over in Lime for the livingroom:

and Favorite Jeans in Black Label for the kitchen:

We are expecting the tile to arrive sometime this week and trying like hell to have our crap organized and put away by the time it arrives so that we can put the tiles down and make sure they work and we like them, etc.

I am pretty sure that we will love it but until it gets here and we see it I'm a little anxious. We need to move past our $20 IKEA area rugs and get some decent stuff down on the floor. (Note: we are using the carpet tiles to make area rugs, we're not covering up our hardwood floors, don't worry. No, we have not lost our minds.)

Wish us luck!