September 8, 2007

My Holiday Plans

This year is slip-sliding toward the finish line and I’m always amazed that every year dissolves so quickly. I’m equally amazed that each year gets faster […]
January 10, 2006

More Marsupials Join the Family – Sugar Glider Tales (or is it Tails?)

Wayne and I got our sugar gliders on the same day -- the day before his birthday. His, Nimetz (aka "stinky") is an overly active -- ok, HYPERACTIVE, little thing that dashes about like his tail is on fire. Mine, Trinity, is a doll. She's calmer than Nimetz, and is MUCH quieter than Sheena (aka "Noisy"). She enjoys sitting on my desk, cuddled in her pink furry hat, while I work. She occasionally explores things on the desktop, or hops on my shoulder or even climbs my hair like a mountaineer attempting Mt. Everest -- arriving safely on my crown before repelling back down to my shoulders. While active, she's not spastic and seems to have warmed up to me immediately.