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Today while I was doing errands I saw something that disturbed me greatly.  A thirty something person was tying up their dog out front of a grocery store while they went in. Normally this would only mildly annoy me but it was pouring rain. Would this person like to be forced to sit outside of a warm building in the pouring rain for more than a 1/2 hour?
When did people start taking their pets everywhere with them even when it isn't suitable. Now don't get me wrong. I love animals; I was studying to become a veterinarian in my youth, only all the future years of school kept me from completing my studies. I am however an AHT (registered nurse) for animals. (What you get for going to pre-vet school)
I have two cats (you see them in my avatar when I am not using a LOLcat) and treat them more like people and less like cats for the most part, but I do not understand the need for people to drag their pets everywhere with them. How do you think pets feel when we leave them in unfamiliar surroundings? (Fear? anger?) I have always felt guilty enough for leaving my cats alone while I go to work, but at least they are in their own space. More and more people say we "care " for our pets buying them cutesy collars and pretty sweaters, yet are their main needs being met?  Is it not better to leave your pets at home where they can be comfortable and have their daily needs met. Please people if you insist on taking your pets out, or letting your cats roam the city, get your pets chipped!!! Both my cats were strays that roamed my neighborhood for weeks before I took them in. When I did my oldest cat Yama was nearly dead, covered with fleas and suffering from pneumonia. I just couldn't figure out how someone wouldn't miss him. Someone even took the time to get him declawed..(Don't' get me started. I really don't believe in that!!!)Yet when we papered the neighborhood with flyers no one stepped forward to claim him. If y you take on a pet then its CARE is your responsibility, which means you take care of it before you take care of yourself. Unlike children pets have a very limited way to communicate their needs to us, it's out job to pay attention. Please everyone treat your pets like they need to be treated, not as an accessory.
Ok rant done...sorry. You know what I swear Yama just meowed "Mama' at me! (Swear!) Don't you be calling me the crazy cat lady either.

The word would be frustrated, or annoyed, angry and generally pissed off. It snowed most of the day today and I had to trudge around it in doing my errands. My faithful friend and wisecracking barrista accused me of trying to get pneumonia again( I had it in the fall) so I would not have to go to work. Nope..just had to pay bills and get groceries. 
My "big plan" was to spend some time working on my book. I re-read parts of it last night and it is complete crap. Yep utterly craptastic.. So now I need to think about it and start from square one. Boo...
OY! I am at a loss, and don't even want to look at it...So I am not gonna.. I'm pissy and I know it..(grin)
 So I am going to go watch a movie..I love old horror movies.. white zombie is waiting for me!
Have a good one!
Synde

Hey everyone yesterday Rachel Vincent's Rogue hit the shelves. This is book #2 in her werecat series, the first being Stray. I LOVED Stray so much I cannot wait to read Rogue.  One word JACE don't forget it..He is awesome..

One a side note Caitlin & Mark are signing at University Books @ 7pm on the 27th. Be there!!!!

I'm in a rush...so bye...
Synde

 I recently finished Jeaniene Frost's newest entry in the Huntress Series- One foot in the Grave and I can't say enough great things about it. As a testament to Frost's work I read it in 2 days! I COULD NOTput it down. I especially enjoy the grittiness of the story. Don't be fooled though, there is an element of cute if ya think a headless vamp or a ripped up body is cute!  Because come on who doesn't? I laughed out loud and cried a bit too. I just love me some Bones, I gotta tell ya all. While I don't believe we have even scratched (bit?)the surface on his backstory I enjoy his complications. I cannot wait to learn more of "his story"
I have to be really careful with a review of this book, it is literally one surprise after another. Spoiling anything would be cruel. I cannot tell you how many times I exclaimed "WTF" ...and then laughed.  Frosts tell it like it is style is a breath of fresh air. She pulls no punches and believe you me Cat gets in her share of trouble.(oh boy does she!)
If you are a prude don't read this book... then again you might learn something if you do!
One foot in the Grave releases on April 29th..Pre-order it now!! Im telling you, you wont' be sorry!!!!

 So I am not known for getting very fannish with artists I love.(artists include authors, musicians et al) My mission in life to help put the word out, to get recognition for those who deserve it. I think it's my years in the music biz-nez that made me this way. I just don't gush in person. Maybe in a blog but come face to face with me and we are all just people. That being said there is one author that makes me get kinda ooky.... Who would that be????
Why Kim Harrison of course!

I live in Seattle and we have a small bookstore chain ( University Books) that is known for getting the best authors for signings. Their  Sci-fi dude Duane is a master at talking people to do signings on the fly. My hats off to him...he works hard.

Ok so back to Kim! A large group turned out for this signing many Outlaw Tour shirts in tow.
Kim was there to promote her newest book Outlaw Demon Wails, which incidentally is awesome. Kim was so kind and generous to everyone,taking time to get pictures with all who wanted them..There were a lot! She even talked me into a picture and I hate having my picture taken! Hate it...What can I say .. anything for Kim. I just cannot say enough good things about how wonderfully she treats her readers. She even gave each reader an armband to lament a fallen character that her readers are having trouble letting go of..
Ah Kisten..my Kisten..sigh.

Anyway I got to meet some of the people who also post on her message board and some new folks.  It's hard to write about it because my thoughts are so disjointed, having just left the reading less than an hour ago. Still I had to go give her props for being the kind of author every fan loves to meet. If you haven't read her, check it out!!
If you have..yay!
ok enough of my gibberish.
nighty night
Synde

Hey everyone!
I am trying to clean up my apartment before the Kim Harrison event tonight!! Thought I would just sneak by and say I promise to write something real this week. Life has been troubling lately and I am trying to get it together before I post.. so more later
Synde