Back in the O!

I'm back in Omaha, for a little while, at least. Trying to be somewhat productive. I definitely miss the family, and the mountains. The puppy is settling back into our old routine - I think she found my parents' house a little over-stimulating.

You probably know, I really love a good practical joke, and my older sister makes such a great target. After one of our river adventures, I went to her house and filled her shower head with cherry jello mix. I fit about half the packet in and waited somewhat patiently for the fall-out. I talked to her that night, and she didn't mention it. The following day, I knew that someone in her house had taken a shower by then, but again there was not mention of it. I finally asked if she had taken a shower in the last couple of days, and the gig was up. She couldn't figure out what had happened, though... she said the shower head gurgled but was stopped up. Then there was a sudden blast of blood-red water (she remembered some prophetical line about water turning to blood from church, or something). So, here's the funny part: The reason she never mentioned it is that she didn't think it was a joke at all. She just assumed that somehow her cranberry body wash found its way up into the plumbing.

So, I went on a really awesome date last night. Who knew that hummus and rodeo cheeseburgers and non-alcoholic sangria could co-exist peacefully?

And lastly, I want to give a "shout out" to all the under-appreciated deer and rabbits out there.