Life is a zoo

There are lessons to be learned at the zoo, especially from our new favorite animal, the tapir. Ms. Tapir tries to turn on her honey with high pitched squeals and a delicate spray of urine which she shoots straight out from her surprising rear atomizer. Each to his own. We were charmed by the gay ducks, […]

A neat cave of my own

http://annehodgson.de/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/neatcave.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThings are changing. I used to have a very regular schedule connected to weekly classes that allowed me to organize myself. It was Monday?  OK, so I had my MVHS evening classes – that was a regular slot for about 5 years – and one, two or three one-to-one […]

How to stop a row in 30 seconds

The summer is over, your stress level is up, and it’s easy to get into a fight. Nip that row in the bud. Thank heaven for Video Jug, and that very cute couple with their tips for all lovers: Dating Humor: How To Stop A Row In 30 Seconds Actors: Ben Neale and Sarah Coyle. […]

Holding hands

Ze Fred had readers contribute to a collection of videos that make you feel better, and of the beautiful contributions, this one of otters holding hands (Vancouver Aquarium) was my favorite:

Bear ways

http://annehodgson.de/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/bearways.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIt’s all my fault. We had a bear visit our cabin the other day. It was in the early evening, the sun was still up and I was down by the water when I heard some loud thumps up in the woods, and thought, “Hey, that’s funny, maybe our […]

Being old

At the moment I’m spending time with my mother. It’s a rare occasion for me because Germany and the USA are still an ocean apart, and taking time off to take the trip is not always easy.