Catching ZZZZZ's

A few days ago I decided to pamper myself with a visit to the spa. After a few hours of a heavenly stone massage, my handsome masseuse pointed out that I was a first for him. Apparently at some point in the procedure I dozed off and started snoring……loudly snoring.

This whole snoring thing is getting out of hand. Don’t even ask me about sharing a tiny berth with Carla while sailing in the Queen Charlotte's – let’s just say that I owe her – big time.

Throughout my life I’ve been known to sleep walk, talk in my sleep and experience lucid dreams. Several times a week, during a deep sleep, I jerk upright and emit a piercing shriek, scaring the hell out of my family. But until this year I never snored.

I realize I’m not an easy person to sleep with – kudos to Tom for not giving up on a me. I’m just not sure what to do about the snoring thing. My Dr. suggested that I strap a tennis ball to the back of my head – which would force me to sleep on my side. Surely there has to be a better solution!

The Other Man

As much as it pains me to admit this, my husband seems to have developed a man crush on Tiger Woods. I try to make light of it, but in all honesty it would be easier to deal with another woman. The only way I’m going to be able to compete is with a killer golf game - and we all know that’s never going to happen.

Mount Robson on drugs

Just a fun shot taken by Tom, while on board the Rocky Mountaineer.

Spring Tides

During our recent pug walks, we’ve noticed a dramatic fluctuation in the tides. Some of the highest highs and lowest lows we’ve seen since living on the seawall. Apparently the earth, sun and moon are all aligned – increasing their pull on mother earth’s oceans.

A reminder that everything really is connected….

Pugs for Obama

Several of the people who read my blog have commented on the strange and unusual noises coming out of Maggie. Even though her little vocalizations are usually a precursor to either breakfast or dinner, Tom, Tyler and I have always managed to convince ourselves that she was actually trying to say “I love you”.

Over the past few days we’ve noticed that her “I love you” has morphed into “Obama”. Granted it’s a little strange, but no surprise considering Tom has been glued to CNN, watching all of the recent Democratic election coverage.

Even though our family doesn’t always agree on politics, we're all very excited about the idea of Obama for President. I hate to resort to using a cliché, but it really does feel like we are entering a new era.

The truth is, whoever wins the general election is facing difficult times. It will take our world years and years to recover from the damage inflicted by the Bush Administration.

But for the Ryan family, President Obama will signify a return to intelligence, respect, diplomacy - and hope for the future.

Cody

The coolest Haida watchman on the planet.

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