You have to laugh.

by chuckofish

We had a productive time in Illinois earlier this week. I successfully painted the trim and vanity in Susie’s powder room without destroying anything and hopefully the wallpaper man will respond to her texts soon!

Ahead of the trip, I decided that for future visits when I bring Mr. Smith, I should really find somewhere to board him or doggy daycare so that he gets some activity. With that in mind, I called the one place in town. They require a temperament evaluation–which on the one hand I understand and on the other made me laugh. In order to get one, I first had to get him a vaccine that he doesn’t already have for some reason. Yes, the process was basically as complicated as registering him for kindergarten.

No surprise, he passed the temperament evaluation with flying colors. Also, there is a Westie at the daycare named Winston Smith. And this has already caused confusion when trying to schedule his daycare days. How is this my life?! You have to laugh.

In other exciting (read not) news, I am traveling to Wyoming next week to give two separate press tours of the mine. I ordered a new parka and will bring my steel-toed boots. I will also find my hat, gloves, a scarf, and some big socks. I will no doubt be channeling the little brother in A Christmas Story.

And enjoy these memes I found saved in my screenshots folder.