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The Ant Saga This story has nothing to do with Barry Manilow except for the fact that we do share a dislike of creepy crawly things. From what I've read and what other fans have told me, Barry is no big fan of bugs either (especially those big flying roach things). I have lived in my house for 17 years and have NEVER had bugs. Oh sure, a stray spider here and there (yuck), an occasional fly, or a rogue bumble bee but nothing like this. Since before I left for Vegas in June (to see the o… Continue

Adventures in Sin City: Day 4 We're experiencing a bit of cold snap today. The temperature will only be 102 degrees. Up at the crack of dawn and head over to a casino that shall not be named but looks like where Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs reside. We are going there for the breakfast buffet. It was deserted and now I understand why. :P Powdered eggs and toast are not my idea of breakfast. I can cook better than that. :P The Mandalay Bay had excellent corned beef hash so I thought I would tr… Continue

Welcome back all of my loyal readers. It is time for yet another one of my travel adventures. Took a little jaunt to Las Vegas to meet the one and only Mr. Barry Manilow. Please keep in mind that I lie and make stuff up. (I did get to meet Barry, that part is true). Mr. Barry Manilow was sick last October so this was my 2nd attempt to meet him. 90 percent...no....probably 97.8 percent of this story is true but I do embellish and add some pizazz for dramatic purposes. I will warn you that there m… Continue

PACKING FOR VEGAS: Well, it's that time again! Off to make another attempt to meet the one and only Mr. Manilow. This was my morning: I am an obsessive over packer. I hate this trait but I can't seem to rid myself of it. I sit on the bed and try to reason with myself that I do NOT need 27 pairs of underpants for a one week trip. I search through my dresser drawers to find only the best of underpants, the ones without holes or rotten elastic. Can't have them falling to my a… Continue

Anyone who has animals and is an animal lover, knows that animals all have their own little personalities, just like people. I was reminded of these differences on a recent trip to the Vet. Two of my cats, Bazza (sorry Barry) and Jingles have come down with upper respiratory infections. I've never had a cat with a cold before so this is a new experience for me. After being kept awake for 2 nights straight by sneezing (in stereo, one on each side), I decided I should take them to the Vet so she c… Continue