Free time has been spent at picmonkey.com lately. I made the mistake of posting a few pics of two little girls that I 'monsterized' during their visit. My mother then requested that I do the same for several family photos.  I have NO idea what she is going to do with them, but she is the proud owner of a zombie family portrait.  (She is also the proud owner of her very own paid account. Hoping she will take the hint.)

In other news, my little Havanese dog was sprayed by a skunk at lunch.  I was about three quarters through the bath when the water turned off.  This evening will likely be spent on odor removal.

      

Wishing Dark Dreamer a very happy birthday!!!  My apologies to King Thran and Red Lasbelin for being late.  I hope you both had amazing birthdays!  :D

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I sought legal advice after the Meter Reader told the neighbors that my dog bit her. She never filed a report, but I wanted all bases covered. IMO this whole thing is rubbish, but the lawyer says I need to take simple measures to help prevent future interaction between the dog and the Meter Reader. I bought these. One is for the deck, and the other will be mounted by a large gate on the other side of my  yard. (The blue sign hasn't arrived yet.)  I also ordered a custom sign with phone numbers and the words 'Please contact owner before entry' at my lawyer's advice.  My neighbor has agreed to put my baby inside or on a leash if I'm not at home when the Meter Reader wants in the backyard.  *rolling my eyes*   The only thing intimidating about him is his size, but whatever...

I spent the weekend with Mom.  Saturday, a trucker ran into a power station. knocking out electricity for miles in and around where she lives.  Mom refused to leave for a couple of days, till power was restored, so  I wound up spending Saturday and Sunday at the cattle ranch with her.  That place can be pretty eerie at night, but without power the total silence and absolute blackness was unnerving.  Being without A/C in temps over 100 with no running water sucked.  Mom called it bonding.  *rolling my eyes*   Electricity was restored late yesterday.  I am so glad to be home with A/C, running water, an oven and my electronics!

Today, I heard that the meter reader raised her shirt to show neighbors what my dog did to her.  They say she is claiming that my Anatolian bit her.  Apparently there was a red spot, but the skin wasn't broken. What a way to start the week.