Fun, Fun, Fun

I might have to do this in 2 parts again since the blog won't accept too many photos, and I took a bunch this weekend.

First off, I must congratulate myself for withstanding 90 degree heat inside my very own house for 4 days until I got my air conditioning unit replaced. I guess I do come from hearty stock. And I must say, all this fear of the Carolina heat and humidity hasn't really happened. Yes, it can get hot, and yes, today it was hot and humid, but it doesn't even come close to the humidity I experienced in Boston, MA. And then after a few oppressive days, the skies open up and the rain comes down in droves and the temperature drops by 25 degrees. Anyhow, hasn't been a real problem so far.

Cats & Dogs of Charlotte had a table at the Chamber's Schmooze Cruise on Tuesday. I had bags made up with the logo and we stuffed them with magazines, sample dog food, some massage certificates and a new animal vitamin supplement. Unfortunately, we only gave away about 100 bags so I was disappointed. I was hoping that we would have about 300 people show up. It was probably more work than the pay off, but it's always good to get out there and meet people and promote the magazine. The photo is of me (looking terrible), Laurie Smith and Cindy Harris.

I've got distribution in two Borders book stores as of today, so that was great news.

On Friday my friend Michelle, and our mutual friend Valerie, went to Gilda's in Noda and they were having a private party celebrating the 2nd year anniversary of a lifestyle magazine in town called Sotac. The rest of the photos are from that.

Continue on to the next blog for more photos of summer in sunny Charlotte, NC. (By the way, the photo of the Mastiff is "Lucy". She hangs out at Smelly Cat coffee shop in the mornings.)

Tomorrow's a new day. Tomorrow will bring new adventures to share with you. Everyday is a blessing, everyday I will try to visualize peace, not only for myself but for everyone I love, and those living in turmoil.

Sara Abrams