The week that was...

Where do I begin. I guess the week was certainly painted with new beginnings in the political arena and as a result thankfully an end to the tired campaigns and TV ads. My week started out as I walked into the kitchen to find what remained of a bird that Taylor, my springer spaniel and boss of this casa, had brought into the house...I'm sure believing I would be proud of her catch. I had bird feathers EVERYWHERE! I didn't have much time being bummed out about what she did to this poor bird before realizing I had another one, this one alive, in the house flying from one room to another as my four legged Barney Fife was trying to chase it down. An insane combination of yelling at Taylor, feathers flying and me screaming like a little girl as the bird nearly flies into my face in panic, I finally manage to divert it back outside after a half hour of the madness. Let me tell you...not a fun experience. I felt like Mitch Brenner in Bodega Bay. If I thought Taylor knew how to handle a broom and dust pan I would have made her clean up the mess.

After that, the rest of the week remained calm in comparison. In addition to the ongoing work efforts for the business, I watched the election coverage on Tuesday evening, enjoyed dinner with terrific friends and took in a few local car shows at the end of the week with my brother Pete.

I hope your week that has passed was good and here's hoping the one ahead is even kinder to you and your loved ones.

Rich