Please help LCAS!

Lane County Animal Services, or LCAS, is in need of new fencing for their dog yards!

If you want to help, you can donate money, or go to Coastal Home and Farm and purchase panels.

Tell the clerks there that they are for LCAS.
Coastal is offering special pricing on the fencing through the end of January. The store is located at 2200 W. 6th Avenue in Eugene.
For more information about LCAS, visit their website.

The American Experience #1

Dining in America is quite the experience. It's no secret that Americans love their food.. and their flavors! No need to focus on just one, over here it's expected that the cooks cram into one dish as many flavors as possible. Sour cream, bacon, melted cheese, jalapenos, hot sauce and gravy all piled on top of, say, biscuits. Bring it on, baby!

But in all honesty, I will miss going out to breakfast.

Jamie and I went to "Ye Old Pancake House" on West 11th last weekend. When you order coffee, you don't get a tiny plastic cup a'la Norway. You get a whole thermos!!

That's the way it should be!!

Also, no need to bug the server to bring you sugar, or extra ketchup. The tables are already stacked with all the condiments you need, including my favorite - green hot sauce!

No wonder I've gained weight over here. Just take a look at what we ate:

It's artery clogging on a plate. Yumm!

Daphne has her forever home!!

I love spending time with doggies. Anyone who knows me, knows how crazy I am about animals. If you have any spare time, I highly recommend using it to help those who cannot speak for themselves. A good start is to check out Lane County Animal Services' website. Here you can find information about becoming a volunteer, see the list of dogs and cats that are currently impounded, or numbers to call if you want to become a foster.

One of my favorite dogs, Daphne, has finally found her forever home. I couldn't be happier. Daphne was always happy to see me, she was all wiggles and smiles, and the sweetest bully mix ever. Just look at here... isn't she a cutie??

Dogs are funny!

This certainly brightened up my night! He he he!

I have many faces....

And these are just some of them.

Things are looking brighter!

....and this is my lunch today! Can you see the improvements?

OK, Burger. I don't want to see you anymore.

Look at this picture of my lunch.... Isn't this the saddest sight?

It's a reminder that I need to get a grip, and start eating healthier!!

I did pretty well last week, and I've decided to go flexitarian - my first step towards a healthier lifestyle. Spinach and stewed tomatoes, here I come!