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We took Rooney on his first ever boat ride this week! Continue reading

Our computer was D-E-A-D yesterday and my charger was in a mood (as electronics usually are around me!) so I apologize for being a day late on this but....HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!! We love all the mothers in our life!! Continue reading

A teacher at Orsbourn Park High in Manassas, Virginia has assigned her students to write an essay entitled "Why People Should NOT Own Pit Bulls"....The school's assistant principal had this to say: “It is an approved topic and there is nothing wrong with it”. Nothing wrong with it??? Of course I couldn't let this go without saying something... Continue reading

Rooney loves to play Tug of War...what's your dogs favorite game to play? Continue reading

Rooney had his first visit to the vet today!! Continue reading

We took the Roo Bear over to Wertheim Park yesterday evening for some good smells and a little fun time by the canal! Continue reading

When it comes to Bullies there’s one thing that everyone can agree on...they’ve got a bad reputation. But just like Joan Jett, the people who share their lives with these dogs just don’t give a damn. If you’ve never spent quality time with a Bully it’s easy to fall into believing the negative media coverage for these breeds, but ask anyone who’s spent more than ten minutes with a Bully...it’s all unjust discrimination. Continue reading

He's such a goober! Happy Monday! Continue reading

Football Sundays are tradition in our house and Roo and I were household rivals today as Arsenal took on Manchester United. Continue reading

Rebecca Lipscomb. I connected TypePad to my <a href='http://flavors.me'>http://flavors.me</a> page - <a href='http://flavors.me/rebeccalipscomb'>http://flavors.me/rebeccalipscomb</a> Continue reading

Meet Rooney, our 18 month old 65lb American Staffordshire Terrier. He is the goofiest, most energetic ball of cuddles I’ve ever met and I am completely in love! Continue reading

t’s Royal weekend in Europe...first with the wedding of William and Kate today and then Queensday here in Amsterdam tomorrow...it’ll take Sunday to recover from it all... So, the wedding is over and now all the Royals are taking pictures and partying... Continue reading

I think we can all agree...there’s always that one neighbor who’s just a little off. If you’re lucky they’ll just ignore you and you can stare in bewilderment from a safe distance while they ramble on about whatever it is that’s got their panties in jumble today, to one of your other unfortunate neighbors. I am not so lucky. I am the unfortunate other neighbor. Continue reading

This Saturday, 30 April, is Queensday in Holland, an annual holiday celebrating the birthday of the Queen of Holland and an all around massive party. Continue reading

The attitude in Amsterdam, in general, is a very liberal one where self expression and creativity are nurtured and anything that encourages that is embraced. Thus the laid back attitude towards marijuana. Obviously the US has a completely opposite view on this subject. Continue reading

Happy 420 everyone!! J and I are going on a coffee shop crawl to celebrate. We're hitting ten different shops we've never visited before. What's your favorite coffee shop in Amsterdam?? Continue reading

Yesterday, 17 April 2011, was the 13th annual Meibock Beer Festival celebrating traditional spring brews, held in the Haarlem neighborhood of Amsterdam. It was also an absolutely beautiful day outside; so what better way to spend a sunny Sunday then sampling different beers in a converted church? Continue reading

Sometimes, living in a different country makes you appreciate everything you left behind at home. Continue reading

It’s rare to see dogs being walked off leash in cities in America, but in Amsterdam...not so much...9 out 10 dogs being walked are off leash. It’s crazy! Continue reading

Everyone has a favorite place to hang out in their city. For me it’s Leidsplein. Continue reading

Spring has sprung in Amsterdam!! I took a walk down to the Waterlooplein flea market and was hardly able to contain my happiness at all the random stuff!!! Continue reading

It's Patty's tenth birthday!! Continue reading

I needed to share this picture!! I saw this dog on the way home from the market yesterday, and he made me want to laugh and cry at the same time. Continue reading

A little bit about my new favorite photographer, Vivian Maier. Continue reading