We are experiencing unusually cold weather here in Connecticut.  Single digits at night!  Here's a picture  of Luigi, the pup next door-21:00:10 2010-12-10.

Always stay sweet,

Sweetheart

I'm back!

It's been a rough couple of years, but Richard and I have made it.  Richard is sober and healthy and we're both back in Guilford, Connecticut with Kristen and her two nutty Cocker Spaniels, Lily and Lulu.

We spent October 15, 2009 to October, 15, 2010 in Silver Spring, MD with Richard's lovely sister, Nancy. So, I guess I've been around a bit over the last couple of years.  Richard is job hunting and I hope he finds something because I'm beginning to like it around here.

Always stay sweet,

Sweetheart

A new bed

Richard spent most of Saturday evening in the ER. 10 stitches. He did love the bed. Also, Uncle Joe, Wendy, and Pastor Alice were at his side . I spent the night 3 doors down. Richard and I are on eBay trying to find a bed like this.

Always stay sweet.

Sweetheart

To Richard

We've been together for a while now
We're growing stronger everyday now
It feels so good and there's no doubt
I will stay with you as each morning brings sunrise
And the flowers bloom in springtime
On my love you can rely
And I'll stay with you

Oh I'll stay with you through the ups and the downs
Oh I'll stay with you when no one else is around
And when the dark clouds arrive
I will stay by your side
I know we'll be alright
I will stay with you

Though relationships can get old
They have the tendency to grow cold
We have something like miracle
Yeah, and I'll stay with you

Oh I'll stay with you through the ups and the downs
Oh I'll stay with you when no one else is around
And when the dark clouds arrive
I will stay by your side
I know we'll be alright
I will stay with you

And there will be heartaches and pains, yes it will
But through it all, we will remain
In this life, we all know
Friends may come, and they may go
Through the years I know
I will stay
And in the end I know that we'll find
Love so beautiful and divine
We'll be lovers for the lifetime, yeah
And I'll stay with you
I will stay with you

Oh I'll stay with you through the ups and the downs
Oh I'll stay with you when no one else is around
And when the dark clouds arrive
I will stay by your side
I know we'll be alright
I will stay with you
Everything will be fine
And I will stay with you
Through the end of time
I will stay with you

Always stay sweet,

Sweetheart

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it reminds me of you!! | Reviewer: precious | 1/9/09

I love this song!! it is so great and romantic!!!
I always play it in my comp...before i go to sleep, i used to listen this great song..it alwaya reminds me with my loving boyfriend..he is a seaman, and we are far away each other now...only the faith and strong love we have ,who always bind us...being away from him is so one of the hardest task that i have encountered in my life..i need to be strong for him..

this song is best for the lovers,who is so loyal to thier partner......

i alwaya miss him..and i promise that I will stay with him until eternity

Febreze

Richard has not taken a shower in 6 weeks. He kinda stinks. I haven't been to a groomer in months. We are taking Febreze dips. Seems to be working.

Always stay sweet,

Sweetheart

OED

Richard and I found a complete set of The Oxford Engliish Dictionary on eBay. We bid USD 4.06 and won. We have no place in the house for these books so they will live in the RAV-4 , Should give us nice traction for winter

Always stay sweet,

Sweetheart

Net Worth

Richard and I created a spreadsheet to calculate our net worth. We went through the RAV-4, Richard's jeans, and the VW Camper. We came up with 2 quarters.

Always stay sweet.

Sweetheart

It's official!

Richard tried to put some gas in our RAV-4. The Shell station would not accept our credit card. Richard and I are flat broke. The RAV-4 will remain parked until we can figure something out. This should be interesting.

Always stay sweet,

Sweetheart

The wheels came off

Yesterday, Richard and I were taking a leisurely stroll down Falls of Clyde Loop SE. I broke free from the leash and Richard took a nap on a neighbors lawn. Police, firemen, and EMTs escorted Richard home. The EMT drew blood and checked Richard's blood pressure. Richard is in good shape but he did flunk the Breathalyzer test. Good thing he wasn't driving.

Always stay sweet,

Sweetheart

Job hunting

Richard got a haircut, trimmed his beard, and had his suit cleaned and pressed. And notice the new hairpiece. Wish us luck.

Always stay sweet,

Swseetheart

The bane of my existence

This is the spiral staircase that leads up to our attic. This is also where a few of cats sleep and hiss at me when I try to go upstairs to sleep with Richard.

Always stay sweet,

Sweetheart

Mike Gajda

Richard has told me about this guy: 60% hippie, 20% monk, 20% curmudgeon. Richard and Mike met at a Catholic Charismatic Renewal service in the mid 70s. Mike may visit us in the fall. I can't wait to meet him.

Always stay sweet,

Sweetheart

This a test, this is only a test

Richard and I have decided to live on cereal. No stove, oven, or microwave. I will report on how this is working out.

Always stay sweet,

Sweetheart

Product 19

Richard and I have been enjoying this cereal. But "Product 19" ? Was marketing taking the day off that day?

Always stay sweet,

Sweetheart

Another sport I have taken up - Doggie Scuba

Radical, Baby!

Always stay sweet

Sweetheart

Catdynamics

cat-dy·nam·ics

(used with a pl. verb) The science of domestic cat behavior

For the first time in 8 months Andrew boarded the Mother Ship (well, our bed). Richard was able to pet Andrew and get a purr out of him. Within moments Ralph was soundly asleep on Richard's chest. ,

Abruptly, Ralph awoke and shooed Andrew from the bed.

Conclusion: Cats are very territorial.

Always stay sweet,

Sweetheart

When it Rains it Pours

We had to park the VW camper because of lack of money for gasoline. For our trip to San Francisco I will be riding in this orange contraption.

Always stay sweet,

Sweetheart

Busted Flat

Busted flat in Ocean Shores, waiting for a train
And I's feeling nearly as faded as my jeans.
Richard thumbed a diesel down just before it rained,
It rode us all the way to New Orleans.

I pulled my harpoon out of my dirty red bandanna,
I was playing soft while Richard sang the blues.
Windshield wipers slapping time, I was holding Richard's's hand in mine,
We sang every song that driver knew.

Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose,
Nothing don't mean nothing honey if it ain't free, now now.
And feeling good was easy, Lord, when he sang the blues,
You know feeling good was good enough for me,
Good enough for me and my Richard J. Ryan
.

Always stay sweet,

Sweetheart

New Hobby

Before moving to San Fran I'm getting certified in this. Only 20 more hours to go! To all dudes and dudesses, this sport is radical!

Always stay sweet,

Sweetheart