Websters dictionary defines shedding as "To cast off or let fall". In the Paylor household, the new definition of shedding is "Indoor snowfall created by the departure of fur from the residing canine, resulting in hardwood floors being swept 3, sometimes 4 times a day to protect residents from possible avalanches or drifting."
So, Sarah got a furminator
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and over the past month has been patiently brushing Loki sometimes twice a day to cut down on the precipitation inside the house. Which resulted in a hilariously lumpy dog for a few weeks because she's only shedding in certain places at certain times. Last night we pinned her down with brute force and cat treats and brushed what we hope is one of the last big wads out of her. Let me show you the result of the average brushing.
Now multiply by a month. Thats 30 unhappy Michael's worth of fur.
But, now we have a very pretty, very sleek husky.
Where have I been?
Enjoying all of this!!!!!
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| You gotta admit, thats just funny. |
Well, to be honest friends and family, I bit off more than I could chew with a full time job and a full time show. But, Noisy Mime has made some awesome new friends, and after lots and lots of hard work, we finally opened "URINETOWN, the Musical!"
to generous praise and approval from the community. We were even asked to do an encore performance of some of the music at the local music festival, based on word of mouth alone. Behold, PICTURES!!!
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| To be clear, I do a lot of menacing people with a toilet brush in this show. I'm the one on the right. |
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| Our dear Jessie, performing the "Fainting Goat Evasive Manouver" |
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| Are we the romantic leads singing romantically? Yes we are! |
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| Jay singing his heart out! |
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| Best part of the show. Cam kisses a man. He will never live it down. |
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| That is Sarah Kauffman. She is AWESOME. Also, Jessie and I made the flag with the anatomically correct heart on it. Piles of cool. |
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| Bad boys lookin good. |
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| Musical theatre parenting 101 |
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| Happy family! |
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| The incredible Jan Campbell- and a brownish lump in the back that is most likely me. |
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| The two narrators of our show. |
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| The organized chaos of theatre. |
Also, I have provided links to the reviews. =)
Also also, I finally got to really perform with Michael onstage. It may sound strange, but in 7 years, we've only ever done it one other time and we had no dialogue together. So this was quite the thrill for me.
What else?
Sarah's mother Clare came for a visit, as did my grandparents, and we all had a lovely time. Pictures of that as soon as Pat sends them to me. I'm in the process of cleaning my sewing room, which is going a lot better than it otherwise may have. I have help! Her name is Jessie- she's mah buddy. She is a brand new mimer whom we all agree is "A ball of sunshine". We're going to make sexy going-out-dancing dresses together, and try to put together a line of clothing and crafts to sell at the farmer's markets! Yay entreprenuership!
Speaking of which, how could I forget THE BIGGEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED IN THIS ENTIRE TWO MONTH SPAN?!?! Especially when I'm sitting in the basement!?
Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you the latest venture of Paylor household talent (plus the incomparable gentleman John Davis)
PENTEX COMPUTERS!
Thats right, we opened a store! Well, its Michael's store, but we all help. Sarah is working as the Media/Marketing manager, Cam writes a blog for the shop, Michael is the boss boss, Morgan is the pretty that will be on our advertising, and I am the go-out-and-make-people-like-us person. Business liason? I like that title better. Also, I made these!
Just a quick note- we build and ship all over North America, so if you want something or need something repaired, we can do it!!!
Right now I'm working on getting us into some retirement homes so we can help the elderly learn to use their technology, by offering some free workshops. Social responsibility for the win! Also so that when their computers break they will hopefully call us. Oooh, I also write a DIY Geekchic Decor blog for the shop. The website for the shop is www.pentexcomputers.com, it'll be easy to find everyone's blog there.
In other news, some random jerk ran over Michael's 1,400 dollar computer with his van. Details on the Pentex blog.
How did my teaching job go? I loved it. I want badly to be re-hired for next year...but I haven't heard anything yet. Deep and abiding disappointment. But, look! I played soccer! And I did really well! And it only hurt a lot! But I kicked the ball to the right people three times, and away from the wrong people four times!
Also, they said I was fast. I don't think I've been so happy... since someone said I was a very tall personality.
Little more to tell at the moment, but I will keep everyone posted as much as I can about the events of summer!
Love,
Leigh
Moment of Zen
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