Here’s a funny quiz from the 1950s: How Panic-Proof Are You? During the 1950s, government officials were very concerned that, in the event of an atomic attack, law and order would break down irrevocably as the nation dissolved into widespread panic and hysteria. In its publicity campaigns the Federal Civil Defense Administration wanted to frighten…

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While we dug our way to China in the backyard this past weeeknd, Mia and Paris (Dave & Sylvia’s very cool half Lab/half Golden Retriever who is, in her working day, an assisted living dog in training) played their little hearts out. Paris is about twenty pounds heavier and a good bit larger than Mia…

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This past weekend was the AFC (that’s America’s Finest City aka San Diego to those who aren’t in the know) half-marathon. Chuck and I went down on Friday evening with our friend Ellen to run it. We took Amtrak to avoid the icky doo-doo Friday traffic. And of course, cuz we’re kind of snooty that…

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ready for another toy Originally uploaded by eoshea. I was at the pet store recently and found a neat squeaky toy for Mia. here’s the thing about Mia: she’s normally the gentlest dog in the world. But give her anything fleece, or anything that squeaks, and stand back! She reverts to her ancient wolf ancestors…

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Chuck was eating his cereal this morning when a crown just fell out. Luckily he didn’t swallow it. And also unusually he wasn’t doing anything questionable (like eating toffee or jelly beans) at the time. So he called the dentist and took a picture to show me, since I was at work and would miss…

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