Sharon Liveten

Pen and the others met the new girls today and so far all is going well. Of course Pen is thinking, "why are those horses so small?" And the minis are thinking, "Why are those dogs so big?"

So I did a thing. Meet Misty and she-needs-a-new-name Xena. They were part if a hoarding situation, and I got them from a rescue who helped them. Misty is almost friendly, and Xena is just scared. I give them a few weeks before they are spoiled rotten.

Just before I left for the weekend the Danes had enough of the rain and ripped up one of their beds. I patched it, knowing it wouldn't last long, and ordered a 'jumbo' replacement.This is what came.Tuff thinks I bought it for him and claimed it. I have different ideas of what is a jumbo dog bed.

In honor of the Lunar New Year, I'm sharing a video of the Lion Dancers from my cousin Alice Chan 's birthday.Still the best birthday party ever.

Happy Year of the Horse from Layla and Teddy!

So a Mourning Dove has put her nest in a low tree and has two infants. I'm worried about the nestlings in the upcoming rain. Am I just pathetic? The fluffy lumps are baby birds.

When Tuff snores it's pretty cute.

The Budweiser Clydesdales are taking a short break at El Campeon before the Super Bowl, so of course I went to see them. Apparently I'm a Draft Horse stalker now.

Because will all need something sweet.Tuff is the only dog on the couch-I know! Shocking!- but he is sitting on me. Such a sweet old man. I still can't believe his people didn't want him. I lucked out.

The Dogs and I Enter our Geezer Stage They have a better retirement plan - me.

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ICE agent asked why he's taking pictures of a legal observer's car, replies: "Cuz we have a nice little database and now you're considered a domestic terrorist. So have fun with that."

Found this as I was walking Ruckus today. Even I wasn't old enough to vote for him.It is in perfect shape. Remember when we thought Nixon was the worst thing that could happen to our countey?

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When I swept up the tail and dumped it out it was still wriggling. You are welcome

I slide the paper underneath, most of the lizard zips out and the tail remains. Wiggling and curling and wiggling. I'm sure you heard the screams where you are. I did calm down enough to trap the main part of the lizard and bring him outside. 3/4

This happens occasionally when I leave the doors open. I grabbed a bowl, with the plan of pooping it over the lizard and sliding a paper underneath and dumping said it outside. First attempt the lizard got away. Later I spotted it in my bedroom. This time I think I get it, but 2/3

I am traumatized. Not in a WTF is happing in this country (but that too). But in a 'I will see this in my nightmares forever' way. I was cleaning my house (I know, crazy!) and I saw a small, very skinny lizard in my bedroom.1/3

Completely dementia riddled.

My old man (14 years!)Tuff splatted badly jumping off the couch last night.He hasn't broken anything, but is three-legged and in pain. This morning he insisted on hopping along for a very short walk. I've always hated the name he came with two years ago, but it fits. He will be going to the vet.

After all the rain I actually have a ton if grass in my backyard. Since I don't have any horses at home (for now) I borrowed Sasha and Summer for a few hours. Cutest lawn mowers ever!

@kathygriffin.bsky.social I see you here! But I was getting your feed on threads too. I like that this is zuck- free tho.

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I am terrified. It took @hcrichardson.bsky.social to explain to me why I was having such a visceral reaction and that I wasn't crazy.

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My happy place! Santa Anita
opening day!

My Christmas Cactus is right on schedule.

Lake Liveten is is full view. I'm glad the minis are here yet, it would be up to their knees. Who am I kidding, they would probably have moved into the house. The good news is that when it stops raining it mostly drains quickly.

Happy National Day of the Horse. I am lucky enough to have had a great ride (we're jumping again!!!) on Teddy and a trail ride on Layla!

He was sooo good. I almost brought Pen too, but that would have been ...challenging.

Jasper met Santa Claus today and was so brave! He didn't even care when the ankle biter in line behind us tried to attack him. Or the guy in front pulled out a snake! Santa definitely doesn't get paid enough.

I got a mini cow! Okay, it's not really what I'd hoped for, but Otto and Chunk look excited. Or as excited as skeleton horses can be.