Archive for the 'holidays' Category

Taking your dog on holiday/vacation? Some things to consider…

Diva as a puppyThis is a little late (meant to post before the holidays), but good nonetheless.

Almost every time my wife and I take our three rather large dogs (Diva’s pictured, as puppy, to the left) to a friend or family member’s house, I grapple with whether or not I really want to deal with them (the dogs, not the people.) They can be a lot of hassle and work, but in the end, they usually win. So I try to be as considerate as possible to our hosts, though it’s not always the easiest thing to do. This New York Times article has some entertaining stories and tips about taking your pets on vacation with you, especially on holidays to friends’ or relatives’ houses. And though I do refer to my dogs as members of my family, I hope I’m not nearly as extreme as some of the owners in the story. An excerpt: Continue reading ‘Taking your dog on holiday/vacation? Some things to consider…’

Why men can’t find things they’re looking for, don’t shop well, and can’t wrap presents…

holiday battle of the sexesYay! Finally, some scientific evidence to show that it’s not my fault that I can’t find anything in the fridge or cupboard until I ask my wife! This terrific article at the UK’s Daily Mail offers scientific explanation for:

- why men can’t find anything they’re looking for around the house (hint: it has to do with men’s primordial hunting skills and biology.)

-why men wait until the last minute to do their holiday shopping (hint: it has to do with men’s primordial hunting skills and biology. We go for the kill and then go home.)

- why women are good at wrapping Christmas presents and men aren’t (hint: it has to do with men’s primordial hunting skills and biology. Our eyes are better suited for long-range tunnel vision, good for sighting prey.)

- why women are better at multitasking than men (hint: it, um… doesn’t have to do with hunting)

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