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I am now officially old.

Like many of my chunksome, furry brethren, I have a love/hate relationship with my chin. Most of the time, I forget he's even there and we coexist in harmony. Then there are those other times. Those times he likes to bring some friends over (mostly after week long pink frosted animal cracker binges); those times he drops open to give me enough room to fit...
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While my optimism for the new year wasn't exactly unfounded, I've already been dealt a few bad cards.

My grandmother passed away shortly after I began my new job. I flew in to Buffalo for the funeral. The wake was a three-day ordeal that only served to prolong the hurt, but it was incredible to see how many lives she touched. I only hope that...
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It's a new year, and it's all going to change for me on the 10th. I've been hired on as the primary illustrator for an educational company I've been freelancing for. Fortunately, this means a steady, regular paycheck and some great health benefits. Unfortunately, this means I'll have to come into the office (I've likened the situation to a kid who's been home-schooled finally going...
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Merry Christmas

Another family adopted Jezzi before we had the chance.

It was disappointing, but Kim and I probably shouldn't be running out to adopt a pet when I'm not one-hundred-percent sure we'd have the time to take care of her. We've decided to take a step back and sign up with the BARC animal rescue to walk dogs every weekend. Sort of a "test-drive" that's so...
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I'm trying to adopt the perfect puppy -- a basset hound / english bulldog mix named Jezzi. Hopefully the shelter isn't turned off by the idea of a home in Brooklyn (even if it is blocks from the dog run at McCarren Park).

We'll probably know in a couple of days. Cross your fingers.

Lots of news -- I'll post it all some time this week.