Zebraphanalia

America’s Plight

zebranay — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:49:31 +0000

Zoby & I were having a discussion on why the most advanced, prosperous country in the world was sinking to such great depths. He said we’re not lacking in resources sitting as we are on the largest oil deposits in the world, or freedom since he could go to college, or work or be a stay at home zebra & no one would hinder him in any of these ventures. We agreed that it was purely power mad politics. Why else would all true job opportunities be denied or given to other countries (ex. oil drilling going to Brazil & pipeline going to Canada, production of areas of Apple Corp. Going over seas, etc?) If we are crippled enough we will have to rely on government whether we like it or not. We’re losing the middle class slowly but surely. Soon it will be rich or poor only. Why is it big businesses & the rich (the ones providing most of our jobs) need to be taxed to the hilt when congressional members earning millions are exempt? Just saying. We need to get out as a people much like the colonists did with England and revolt. I feel if they ignore our voices & votes we need to physically do something like throw them out. Zoby says I’m an extremist but he’ s sympathetic to my feelings. I did notice that he couldn’t name an option at this time. In case you didn’t recognize him, that’s Zoby below. He usually wears glasses when we have these talks because there’s usually reading involved.

My Kind of Winter

zebranay — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:42:04 +0000

In review of this past January, I completely approved of the weather. Little to no snow suits me just fine. This was one of the many gorgeous sunrises for this January.

Reminds me of winter when I was a kid in Calif.

Chicken, Ummmmmm

zebranay — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:01:28 +0000

Just felt like writing about my dinner. I think I am addicted to garlic butter wings and fries. I could eat them almost everyday (need to take a break occasionally for bacon). The batch above takes about 20 minutes to make and is guaranteed to clog an artery. Just think, no more leaky arteries!

Crafty Friends

zebranay — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:44:01 +0000

A shout out to my friend Ryan Brautigam for making a duct tape wallet for Zoby. He even personalized it with his name! Ryan included a slot for cards & it opens with a slot for cash! Zoby is tickled about it & says that Ryan is his new best friend!

“Someone” was hoping I’d catch the hint & take him to work with me. It worked. When they look this cute how do you say no?

Happy on The Homefront Again

zebranay — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:29:29 +0000

Zoby made his peace with me finally. I told him that the toys I got for Christmas were for him from his aunt & uncle. He had a lot of fun with the Lego set as you can see.

He got a kick out of the little kaleidescope too.

I don’t usually give in to sulking but I was wrong to forget taking him with me so we’re good with this.

Cute New Children’s Book

zebranay — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:31:20 +0000

I went to Amazon.com & typed in “How the Ladybug got her Spots”. It is a sweet little story written by Caren Green & artfully illustrated by Bethany Goossen. I recommend you download this & read it to your little ones. The cost is only .99 cents, definitely a good buy!

Still Sulking Zebra

zebranay — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:10:55 +0000

Last week I went to Illinois to visit the kids & I was supposed to bring Zoby so he could visit his cousins. In the hustle to leave, guess who was left behind? Now I have a still sulky zebra even after a week & many apologies. He is ignoring me here by pretending to be reading my new book, Pearls Before Swine

I tried 3 times to get his picture to send to his cousins, Guiseppi, Freddie & Perfect but he kept turning away from the camera so this is the best I could do. Sorry guys. Lesson to learn from this is when you go to visit family, don’t forget & leave your kid behind!

Christmas Treat

zebranay — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:35:26 +0000

I got to visit my kids for Christmas this year & my daughter surprised me with a Baked Alaska dessert (my first!) Unfortunately
I didn’t think to get a picture before we cut it but you can see the yumminess of it still.

Here is a sliced piece where you can get a glimpse of the chocolate brownie, cookie dough ice cream layer & a ton of meringue. It was great (and I think I spelled meringue wrong). It was still “delish” and I am sure, decadently caloric and quite worthy of a couple extra pounds!

Really Neat Billboard

zebranay — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:57:21 +0000

One of the best billboards I’ve seen in a long time. I saw this on my drive home from Illinois this past weekend. I guess it’s an ad for a new movie. Don’t really care just glad to see such a fanciful zebra billboard.

Some Christmas Fun!

zebranay — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:00:47 +0000

Oooooooooh, magic……….I got a butterfly in a jar for Christmas! It’s not a real butterfly of course but it sure looks real. Beans is beside herself and wants that thing in the jar badly! They also made fireflies in a jar but I really wanted the butterfly.