Here they are: Lulu and Gracie

I've briefly mentioned my dogs a couple of times... so I thought I'd post a couple photos of them...

Lulu (the blonde) is the brains of the operation... Gracie (black and white) is the beauty. These photos were taken when Gracie was still a puppy... she still looks the same... only bigger. Lulu is a golden retriever, possibly sheltie mix and Gracie is a border collie, lab cross.

Makes me want another puppy

Got bored... looked at puppy videos on YouTube... I probably shouldn't do that again... Gracie and Lulu might get jealous... These videos made me want another puppy... until I remembered everything mine have chewed over the past few years... linoleum floor, chairs, couches and a bar stool, along with three pairs of Birkenstocks and countless toys with their stuffing ripped out...

Here are two of my favorites:

I wish my car could run on gummi bears

I wish my car could run on gummi bears instead of gas... Perhaps some scientist should try to harness the power... haha

Weird way to work out

I've found several new and exciting ways to work out over the past few weeks. I'm in the process of moving, so these are all move-inspired. (Please note the mixture of sarcasm, humor and yes, exhaustion.)

1. Painting - Who would have thought that the simple act of using a roller or paintbrush could make you feel muscles you didn't know you had and use the heck out of ones you were only mildly aware of. Tip: standing on your tiptoes to reach the top of the wall and painting while bent over backwards really burn the calories...
2. Gardening - When the soil hasn't been tilled in 20 years, it's almost as hard as rocks - especially when it was once landscaped with small white rocks (popular in the early '70s) that are now covered with soil. This is a great workout for legs that have to jump up and down on the shovel and for arms that have to do the actual digging. Pulling weeds is also an exercise for arms, legs and backs. All that time spent hunched over with your knees bent works your legs and back, and all the pulling works out your arms.
   
3. Moving - Anyone moved recently? If so, you know exactly what this involves. It's an exercise for arms, legs, backs, and just about any other muscle in your body you can possibly strain or sprain. Trust me, you'll feel the burn with this one, especially in the summer heat.
   
4. Moving is also an exercise of another sort - patience. It's hard to remember that the people who are helping you move all that stuff are really helping, instead of being there to drive you crazy and drop sofas and boxes on your toes...
   

So if anyone would like to try these great exercises, call me. I'll put you right to work.


By the way, I should have pictures of the house up soon.