Tiger in the grass

Why slug pictures are popular

I don't know. I wanted to post a picture of something I found on the sidewalk yesterday. For some reason I couldn't upload it, but I still wanted to post a picture--just to say "good morning" or something.

There are a group of pictures sitting on my aol webpage that I have never posted. Usually I don't put pictures there until I'm ready to post them to lj. But every once in a while I'll load one and then decide not to post it. They're like orphans waiting to be adopted. Occasionally I'll post them when I have nothing else going on.

The slug was an orphan--after I loaded it, I changed my mind about it. I either didn't like the colors, or couldn't decide between a partial view or a full shot--I don't remember now.

One of the cool things about LJ is that I never really know how you will respond to my pictures. I am continually surprised.

( another view of the slug )

The birthday card update

Yes, there have been oodles and oodles of birthday cards in our mailbox this past week!

Arlina has been thrilled to hear from so many people, from so many different directions! It really has been amazing. You all are the best!

For me, knowing that you would take the time to send something to the person I love--it means more than words can describe.

We are thinking of a way to thank you but haven't quite gotten there yet.