Spock the Vulcan Cat

I had to share this neat story from peoplepets.com on my blog...

"She was a cat made in Internet heaven.

The 2-year-old calico was sweet, and friendly, but there was something else rather unusual about her. She was born with a birth defect in her right paw, which mimicked the splift-fingered hand gesture made popular by actor Leonard Nimoy on Star Trek.

That certainly got the attention of members of the Atlanta Humane Society as they walked through the Fulton County Animal Services looking for animals to rescue.

So they named her Spock, and featured her on the homepage of Atlanta Humane. Within a week, news of the cat with the sci-fi foot went viral, inspiring geeky commentary and photo illustrations from Trekkies on Fark.com.

Soon after that, Spock found her forever home — fittingly, with a family of Star Trek fans, though this one had no idea about all the buzz.

Freelance photographer Hannah Wildner and her 14-year-old son Chas, had been traveling to the Atlanta Humane Society in search of a dog, but as cat lovers, made time to meet some of new feline friends.

"My son was walking by her cage, and she just kind of hopped down, and was like, 'Hey, take me,'" Wildner tells PEOPLEPets.com. "When we found out her name was Spock, my son thought that was really cool, but for my husband and me, it just clenched it because we're Star Trek fans. Our other cat is named Rebel Alliance."

As she settles into her new home, the Wildner family is finding that Spock has rather un-Vulcan-like traits. According to Wildner, the perpetually saluting kitty is friendly, happy and active, and not at all calculating or controlled. "She's just a little cuddle bug.

"Her housemate Rebel Alliance, meanwhile, seems more closely related to the Star Trek character Spock, and she is none to happy about Spock the cat's presence."Rebel Alliance is very reserved, and she doesn't like to be held," says Wildner. "It's always on her terms. Rebel is top kitty. They'll have to figure out their social order just like siblings, but it'll work out."

We're Wanted, Dead or Alive

We traveled to Nashville to see Bon Jovi last week. We saw them two years ago, too. As usual, the concert was AWESOME!!!!

Our seats were in the balcony on the last row. I couldn't get great pics, but the show was still amazing. They played almost 3 hours! The entire show is pure energy, and they just make you smile. I think they are genuinely having a good time and enjoying themselves. They play all your favorite songs and do a good job of working their new stuff into the set list. It is fun to watch artists with that much talent.

Bon Jovi has been around since 1983! If you've ever watched a bio of the band, you see that Jon Bon Jovi is the CEO and a genius businessman. Every part of the performance is thought out. They use big screens that split apart and then come back together. Some graphic designer or engineer is living his/her dream designing sets like theirs. You can tell that Bon Jovi are pros.

Relivin' our 80s childhoods...with our foreheads cut off! (No, I'm not a professional photographer!)

Once, Twice, Three Times a Kitty

We're 3?!?!

Yes, George and Gracie are 3 years old. They've had an eventful year and are amazing furry kids. Since last April, they got a new daddy, a new brother, and a new house. They have been well-behaved and adjusted so well. They have the best personalities and are very vocal, especially Gracie. She'll have an entire conversation with you. George is still the sweetest boy and purrs every minute of every day.

Happy birthday, Georgie & Miss Grace!

Wedding Cake, Part Deux

For tradition's sake, we ate our wedding cake for our first anniversary. We weren't expecting much, since it had been in my parent's freezer since last April. Mom predicted that it would taste like their refrigerator!

Much to our delight, it was good!! Since the wedding, we got many compliments from our guests about the wedding cake. Our baker was a chef and did wedding cakes on the side. She also did it for about half of the price of normal wedding cakes. I'm such a saver that I loved that!

Here's to old wedding cake! I might have another piece tonight! :-)

It Doesn't Feel Like a Whole Year

Pat and I celebrated our one-year anniversary on Sunday. It doesn't feel like it's been that long! We went through many things during our first year of marriage. I lost my job last summer, and it wasn't easy. I couldn't have gotten through it without Pat. He keeps me positive and focused on the "bigger" picture.

Only last month did we move into our new home together. Just like many others, I put my house on the market during the worst housing slump in years. My house took 16 months to sell.

With the move, we are finally getting to use our wedding gifts. Thanks to all our wonderful guests! I really want to have another wedding. (With the same groom) The first one was so perfect and fun!

We may not have had an "ideal" first year, but I wouldn't change a thing. I am at a better point in my career, and the hardships only made us closer. I look forward to everything to come and am happy to have a wonderful partner! I love you, hubby!

Twins!!

Congratulations to our amazing friends, Stephanie and Tim! They had their twin boys this morning! Tim was born at 7:37am and weighed in at 7 lbs, and Alex was born at 7:38am and weighed in at 6 lbs, 2 oz.

Good luck and love to the first-time parents!