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It has been abundantly clear over the last several posts that I am dogsitting Gus and Lou while Chris is traveling for work, making the doggie to human ratio in this house 4-to-1. I’ve been trying to shake things up and keep the posts about things other than canines. It hasn’t been easy.

As much as I adore these dogs and love having them here with me, it’s a bit overwhelming. Most of my days are spent feeding, walking, moving beds, picking up toys, opening doors, giving medicines, playing – the list goes on. When I do get a chance to sit down, there is never any place left for me to sit.

Today I’m NOT going to try as hard to keep the doggie content down. Because that’s what’s really going on here.

	Shiny. Next…!
	There has been one bedroom of my house that I have ignored since I bought the place. I only opened the door long enough to throw something in. I decided it was time to make it a proper spare room. If you want to know why I’m wearing a face mask, you’ll have to visit my flickr page.
	After I cleared out the room, I was still feeling motivated, so I scraped the tacky popcorn texture off the ceiling. I threw the dogs’ beds on the floor, satisfied with a good day’s work.
	But I was high-on-life or something, because once the popcorn was removed, I decided to go ahead and repair the holes in the walls. Then, surprisingly, I still had energy to buy paint and slap some up.
	The next day I put two coats of paint on the ceiling. I might have overdone it…my shoulders are so sore that I’m unable to raise my arms above my head. But now the room is clean, fresh, and green!
	And so is this dog. Next…!
	Every now and then, they actually use their dog beds so that I can sit on the human furniture. Have a great weekend!

I was only in my office for FIVE MINUTES checking email, and I missed the party.

Of course, I was the only one willing to clean up when it was over. Sofa cushions everywhere. Beds upturned. If they were human, it would have been beer bottles and cigarette butts.

Good thing Gus tattled on them before it got any wilder.

Watch it.

Welcome to the second-ever, fast-topic-changing MONDAY. Can I take your coat?

	Interweave Knits is running a knitting poetry contest, and Stacy was kind enough to enter me on the sly. This is my entry. Grand prize – your poem knit into a pair of mittens. (A grand prize only a knitter would love.) Next…!
	Finished Booga Bag, knit up for a class sample. These are so fun to make, but I think I ruined my washing machine when I felted it. Uh oh. Details on The Rav. Next…!
	I need to be a “Lost” nerd for a moment. The phone call scene with Desmond and Penny was so great! Did anyone else cry and laugh and rewind it 27 times? If there is a Team Desmond, I want to join. Next…!
	Current WIP: Soleil. This is also for an upcoming class. Please note: even Master Knitters make bonehead, amateur mistakes. I was over an inch into this when I realized that the whole thing was twisted on my circular needles. Don’t tell anyone. Next…!
	This is my favorite self-portrait from last week, because I was so lucky. 1. I knew I only had one or two attempts at this before Lou got tired of me carrying him back and forth to the tripod to set the self-timer. 2. The other three dogs walked into the shot! 3. I didn’t make a totally goofy face with my tongue hanging out or anything! Have a great week!