All things Skinny

My bathmat is rather difficult to step out on

2012-01-05T03:57:00.001-08:00

Cafe Fioza

2012-01-02T12:40:00.001-08:00

Awaiting My Piano Lesson

2011-12-31T06:13:00.001-08:00

Funny Rendering of Sam Houston in Museum District

2011-12-31T06:10:00.001-08:00

Beautiful Museum District

2011-12-30T15:26:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite photos

Joon in my Cello bag

2011-12-30T15:23:00.003-08:00

Flying Saucer

2011-12-30T15:23:00.001-08:00

Cut off all my locks

2011-12-30T15:22:00.001-08:00

Locks of love is such a great org. Hope my donation will make a difference.

My einstein hair

2011-12-30T15:19:00.003-08:00

Cosmo and Freemont

2011-12-30T15:19:00.001-08:00

View from my desk

2011-12-30T15:18:00.001-08:00

Awesome gift from great friends

2011-12-30T15:17:00.003-08:00

Jerusalem

Love the new do

2011-12-30T15:17:00.001-08:00

Cruising thru Sugarland

2011-12-17T15:10:00.000-08:00

totally agree with this post

2011-11-18T14:10:00.000-08:00

"The Occupy Wall Street movement is nothing but the globalists initiating top union public sector cronies to vilify Capitalism, when in fact there is NO SUCH THING as Capitalism in this country.

These protests have been initiated by George Soros, Obama's Wall Street financial cabinet cronies, ACORN, the SEIU, endorsed by Nancy Pelosi, and is being blown up by the major media news outlets, therefore endorsed by News Corp., CEO'd by Bilderberg attendee Rupert Murdoch.

If it's all over the news, it's a psychological engineering operation with the intent to deceive for a private agenda.

You hear chanting, signs, and mantras to the tune of "Tax the 1% to save the 99%", but who is the 1% they're referring to? It's the highest tax bracket earners in the nation. The top 1% are the job producers, the product movers, the capital investment initiators. The top 1% the protesters refer to are not your enemy, they are what remains of your employers!

This is not a Left/Right thing, this is not a GOP/Democrat thing, this is not president Obama's fault; he's just a puppet on a string.

Your enemy, the globalists who are perpetrating this monstrosity on the tax payer, are the supra-national banking cartels who are out of sight on the tax braket. They don't pay taxes, and have no nationalistic loyalties. They are the shot callers for the commercial banks, who are in fact their pawns. They take their orders from the highers up.

Yes, JP Morgan Chase, Fannie, Freddie, Barclays, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and their bought-and-paid-for rating agency cronies, Moody's, S&P: they're all bastards, they're manipulating nearly every aspect of the equity, commodity, futures, and derivatives markets, but they are not the shot callers.
These are pawns, and they will be expended, in time, as such.

We want the kings.

If you want to cut down a fucking tree, you don't start by trimming leaves. You hit the thing near its root mass.

The IMF, the Bank of International Settlements, The equity controllers of the Federal Reserve, the Exchange Stabilization Fund, which uses the New York Fed as its front, the World Bank, the equity controllers of the European Central Bank--These are your enemies.

Make no mistake.

This country is socialistic in nature, and has been since the IRS was formed after the Federal Reserve was privately chartered by the treasonous bastard, Woodrow Wilson. Your enemy -IS NOT- the free market, your enemy -IS NOT- Capitalism.

The globalist agenda is your enemy. The globalist agenda will take every remaining freedom and natural-born right in your lives, and you will fund them as they do it.

Resist.
Have no fear.
Peace, love, freedom, responsibility, and good intentions."

Kitteh's exhausted from the house refi work

2011-10-21T12:49:00.000-07:00

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Bitter, party of 1...

2011-10-21T12:29:00.000-07:00

Your lap is ready
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Holy Moly - look at the temp in Houston

2011-10-03T04:23:00.001-07:00

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Kitteh likes GBTV

2011-09-30T13:52:00.001-07:00

This is so funny, LeeLou loves Glenn Beck
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Dog door misuse

2011-09-30T13:08:00.001-07:00

Yes, Sally has her head hanging out the door.
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Leelou is so adorable

2011-09-23T17:20:00.001-07:00

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Little Fake People on a Ski Lift

2011-09-09T09:53:00.000-07:00

Who is this anonymous and why do they keep spamming my blog?

2011-09-09T09:46:00.000-07:00

I really don't want to know about cialis, viagra, emo boys, real estate ventures, banking opportunities, misspelled invitations etc. Would anonymous please get a life...or get your own blog where you can post useless comments about all the aforementioned items?

Those real people that post anonymously do not offend me at all...it's the spammers that are a wee bit irritating.

Thanks,

SkinnyB

Minute Maid Lemonade n Joon

2011-09-08T14:11:00.001-07:00

Joon is sound asleep inside the minute maid lemonade 12 pack box. My cats are silly!

Catsitter

2011-09-08T14:05:00.000-07:00

This had to be one of the funniest things about my cats...they loved watching the catsitter video. In fact, when I would turn on the tv they would make me feel guilty cause they'd walk up and start staring at it in wonder saying, "when will my birds, bees, mice, and squirrels be on?" So I usually only ever turned the tv on so they could watch their video.

Arctic Blast Rolls in to H-Town

2011-09-06T05:54:00.000-07:00

I thought I was sleep walking as I headed out the front door this morning. These arctic type temperatures are impossible to survive!

Range Time Memorial Wknd

2011-09-03T17:09:00.001-07:00

5 Yards and awesome accuracy! I'm digging it. Hopefully I can keep this up for IDPA.

Fun in the sun...9mm style

2011-08-21T09:18:00.000-07:00

IDPA in Conroe was insanely challenging since it was 1 week before the state championship match and they wanted really challenging stages in prep for the competition. It was a lot of fun. It said 108 on the iPhone app. Ouch!
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Another great photo from a day of practice

2011-08-19T08:29:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite photos

2011-08-19T08:28:00.000-07:00

Picture: Mobs strip and rob people in third night of riots in London and across England

2011-08-12T03:38:00.000-07:00

If London's citizens could own guns, they could even this playing field and defend themselves. Millions of citizens...handful of cops...you do the math. No way they can and would protect everyone. Arm the citizens. Let them have their freedom back.

Mobs strip and rob people in third night of riots in London and across England
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/mobs-strip-and-rob-people-in-third-night-of-rioters-in-london-and-across-england/story-e6freuy9-1226111887442

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Kari

Article: NRA-ILA :: Pennsylvania: 'Castle Doctrine' goes into effect Aug. 27

2011-08-12T03:36:00.000-07:00

This should be standard for every citizen of the US.

NRA-ILA :: Pennsylvania: 'Castle Doctrine' goes into effect Aug. 27
http://www.nraila.org/News/Read/InTheNews.aspx?ID=15411

So relaxing

2011-05-13T15:56:00.000-07:00

Hanging with Don.
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Why People Needlessly Suffer

2011-05-09T14:35:00.000-07:00

I completely agree!
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Sam's pretty happy at the dog park

2011-04-15T06:50:00.000-07:00

The two of them have sniffed every inch of this 2 acre park.
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Luckenbach Texas

2011-04-01T11:46:00.000-07:00

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I can't pronounce this word

2011-04-01T11:36:00.000-07:00

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Neighborhood finally has recycling starting next Wed!

2011-03-30T08:02:00.000-07:00

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Another Classical Guitar Concert

2011-03-26T18:10:00.000-07:00

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Updating the House with Hardiplank

2011-03-22T17:26:00.000-07:00

Props to the community repair guy, he's made the house look pretty darn awesome.
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Sam is too exhausted to stand up to drink water

2011-03-11T05:13:00.001-08:00

Sam and Sally had been playing pretty hard.

Sally and Sammy have a late night

2011-02-28T18:39:00.000-08:00

Singing, "nobody knows my troubles"

Sam and Sakara

2011-02-28T18:37:00.000-08:00

Fun at the Park

2011-02-27T04:18:00.000-08:00

Texas Guitar Quartet

2011-02-26T18:36:00.000-08:00

They are really good!
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Sally n Sam: tug-a-war

2011-02-20T17:14:00.000-08:00

The King likes Fish Tacos

2011-02-20T12:44:00.001-08:00

Who knew?
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Sam, Sally, and Sam Playing

2011-02-09T17:05:00.000-08:00

Frozen Water Dish Fight

2011-02-02T17:08:00.001-08:00

Sam n Sally puppy fighting

Adoption Day Photo of the Gang

2011-01-31T11:18:00.001-08:00

Sam had no idea what she was signing up for. She seems so happy.
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Kitchen Floor Rugs ;)

2011-01-28T06:20:00.000-08:00

Gotta love the new rugs in the kitchen.
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Sam by ForeverB

2011-01-21T07:05:00.000-08:00

A Lot of Teeth by ForeverB

2011-01-21T06:58:00.000-08:00

Maplewood West by ForeverB

2011-01-21T06:55:00.000-08:00

A Pen Can Actually Run Out of Ink

2011-01-19T06:29:00.000-08:00

I thought in this electronic age that pens usually just dried up and became unusable, however today I ran out of ink. I must write a lot. Too funny!
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I love this pic of Sally n Sam

2011-01-06T18:53:00.000-08:00

January 3 and Mexican Amber Batch Started

2011-01-03T10:56:00.000-08:00

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January Two and My Second Brew

2011-01-02T07:40:00.000-08:00

This batch is of European Ale descent. It's a mix of Irish malt and English malt. Yum. Great start to the New Year.
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In the middle of brewing my 1st batch of beer for 2011

2011-01-01T15:39:00.000-08:00

And this is what my kitchen floor is covered with. Too cute! Only one of them just farted and I think they might have skunked my beer. :)
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1st Batch of Beer for 2011. Brewing Equip is cleaned and ready

2011-01-01T14:37:00.000-08:00

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Thank God for Small Miracles

2010-12-29T12:26:00.000-08:00

They finally wore each other out! I've needed some downtime all day. They are great fun, but high maintenance for the first days working out the transition to house dwelling with cats even. Sam's doing well. She's smart and Sally's teaching her quickly how to exist at the house.

Sally and Sam first 24hrs

2010-12-29T12:22:00.001-08:00

This is Sally and Sam (aka Bubbles) playing in the living room during the day long thunderstorm. It's their first 24hrs together.

My favorite photo still...

2010-12-26T15:33:00.000-08:00

Sweetest cat I've ever known

2010-12-26T15:32:00.000-08:00

I truly believe Joon is an extension of me. I cannot imagine life without her. I love her little pigeon coo every time she sees me. She is my sweet sweet lap cat.

Xmas 2010

2010-12-26T06:59:00.000-08:00

A Dog's Prayer

2010-12-12T08:54:00.000-08:00

I have a ginger banana

2010-12-07T14:17:00.000-08:00

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Insanely Tall Climbing Walls

2010-11-25T08:39:00.000-08:00

This was sooooooo awesome!
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Holy moly

2010-11-24T15:15:00.000-08:00

This is so awesome!
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We totally just moved into the 411

2010-11-24T13:49:00.000-08:00

Ha! Ha Ha Ha!
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Incredible

2010-11-20T19:00:00.001-08:00

Brasil Duo
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Awaiting the start of this concert...

2010-11-20T17:57:00.001-08:00

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FIERCE!!!

2010-11-20T17:54:00.001-08:00

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Cheese n Crackers that's a set of pipes

2010-11-20T17:51:00.001-08:00

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How considerate, a place to put my cigarette while I pee...

2010-11-20T17:31:00.001-08:00

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I'm feeling very toxic!

2010-11-20T09:06:00.001-08:00

If this is for real this is disgusting. I'm so full of toxins they are leaking out my feet I had to put them in this kitty litter box to capture all the toxins.
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What's going on with those ears?

2010-11-19T14:57:00.001-08:00

Sally out in the backyard
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Outstanding Dinner

2010-11-19T04:55:00.000-08:00

Had a wonderful night out at the samurai steakhouse.

We cooled the meat on the stone to our liking. It sizzled with fresh butter and spices...yummy

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Home Grown Loofah

2010-11-03T13:37:00.001-07:00

My neighbor introduced me to the next plant I want to grow, the Loofah. These are so cool.

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I shouldn't be allowed to have this much fun

2010-10-28T15:35:00.000-07:00

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Sally looks Pretty Happy

2010-10-15T09:31:00.000-07:00

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Lame! Beechnut @ Bissonnet Monday Mornin

2010-10-14T15:26:00.001-07:00

How many dog / cat tags...

2010-10-14T14:14:00.001-07:00

How many dog and cat tags will I buy in a lifetime? Benny lost his and our neighborhood is having a feral cat collection. What is he thinking??? Does he want a new life / family?

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Excellent Presentation

2010-10-07T16:36:00.001-07:00

This looks delicious. I cannot wait to eat it.
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Watermelons Galore

2010-10-06T04:49:00.000-07:00

Giant to miniature...we have them all.
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Watermelons from the garden

2010-09-28T16:51:00.000-07:00

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Day I Picked Up Sally

2010-09-23T05:09:00.001-07:00

I'm not sure which one of us seems happier.

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Her Socks are Beer Glasses

2010-09-14T07:46:00.000-07:00

I was jealous. I thought these socks were awesome.
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My bottles are multiplying like rabbits

2010-09-13T14:47:00.000-07:00

One is water, one is a vitamin drink mix. I need to relocate my desk into the ladies room.
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My Facial Tattoo Excluded Me

2010-09-11T12:30:00.000-07:00

Oh man! This sign rocks. And yes this is a sign in my hood.
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It's Official...I'm a volunteer

2010-09-10T15:10:00.001-07:00

I picked up my volunteer I.D. today. I will be riding on Fridays with an officer from the Southwest division. Exciting and scary all at the same time.

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Budweiser 100 year truck @ Brewmaster International Festival

2010-09-04T16:15:00.000-07:00

Totally cute truck outside the festival
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Brewmaster Brew Ha Ha 2010

2010-09-04T14:17:00.000-07:00

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Is this true? I'm so frightened for America

2010-09-02T10:56:00.000-07:00

Peace comes with understanding...I am glad this came my way...

A Statement on the Proposed "Cordoba House" Mosque near Ground Zero
Newt Gingrich
July 21, 2010 6pm
There should be no mosque near Ground Zero in New York so long as there are no churches or synagogues in Saudi Arabia. The time for double standards that allow Islamists to behave aggressively toward us while they demand our weakness and submission is over. The proposed "Cordoba House" overlooking the World Trade Center site –where a group of jihadists killed over 3000 Americans and destroyed one of our most famous landmarks - is a test of the timidity, passivity and historic ignorance of American elites. For example,most of them don't understand that "Cordoba House" is a deliberately insulting term. It refers to Cordoba , Spain – the capital of Muslim conquerors who symbolized their victory over the Christian Spaniards by transforming a church there into the world's third-largest mosque complex. Today, some of the Mosque's backers insist this term is being used to "symbolize interfaith cooperation" when, in fact, every Islamist in the world recognizes Cordoba as a symbol of Islamic conquest. It is a sign of their contempt for Americans and their confidence in our historic ignorance that they would deliberately insult us this way. Those Islamists and their apologists who argue for "religious toleration" are arrogantly dishonest. They ignore the fact that more than 100 mosques already exist in New York City . Meanwhile, there are no churches or synagogues in all of Saudi Arabia. In fact no Christian or Jew can even enter Mecca. And they lecture us about tolerance. If the people behind the Cordoba House were serious about religious toleration, they would be imploring the Saudis, as fellow Muslims, to immediately open up Mecca to all and immediately announce their intention to allow non-Muslim houses of worship in the Kingdom. They should be asked by the news media if they would be willing to lead such a campaign. We have not been able to rebuild the World Trade Center in nine years. Now we are being told a 13 story, $100 million mega-mosque will be built within a year overlooking the site of the most devastating surprise attack in American history. Finally where is the money coming from? The people behind the Cordoba House refuse to reveal all their funding sources. America is experiencing an Islamist cultural-political offensive designed to undermine and destroy our civilization. Sadly, too many of our elites are the willing apologists for those who would destroy them if they could. No mosque. No self-deception. No surrender.
The time to take a stand is now - at this site on this issue.
If, after reading this, you agree with it, please pass it on to others.

This is the most clearly stated, sensible, and historically accurate statement that I've read on this issue (and I've read a lot of them). Why can't we have a President as intelligent, educated, and patriotic as this former Speaker of the House?
Have a Nice Day
John H. Reagan

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1ltr bottle I take to work

2010-08-31T14:37:00.000-07:00

My bottle sticks it's tongue out and taunts me all day. I drink at least one of these full of water a day.
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Rain Storm is a bit Crazy

2010-08-23T16:01:00.001-07:00

Outside the entrance to my subdivision
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Dog door doubles as a lookout during rainstorm

2010-08-23T15:31:00.001-07:00

Sally has decided the dog door has many purposes. 1 as a lookout during the rainstorm. 2 as a way to scare the begeebus outta the cats when she bolts through unexpectedly and 3 as a fun toy that makes lots of noise.
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Yao Ming's Shoe and my hand

2010-08-21T16:10:00.001-07:00

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Leads Rule the World

2010-08-21T10:11:00.001-07:00

Sally took to the lead without trouble. We just walked petco and it was simple.
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Oops! My okra got unruly...

2010-08-10T19:49:00.000-07:00

So I was away this weekend and my okra got outta hand. Actually it got bigger than my hand. I guess those will be seeds for next year. Oops!
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