Time to keep an eye on our animals

Well,

News of the latest kill hit my tech list -- I won't give you the details, it was horrible.

There is a cat killer on the loose again -- not sure if it's the same person from several years ago, although it seems to have started in the same part of town. This person mutilates the animals and leaves them where they can be found. Remember -- A PERSON WHO WILL TORTURE AN ANIMAL WORKS UP THE CHAIN TO BIGGER ANIMALS.

Keep your cats inside, know where your dogs are -- heck, know where your children are! It's six weeks until Halloween, so especially those of you with dark/black cats and dogs, keep an eye on them! A friend of mine's neighborhood friend lost her cat to a sicko, and it apparently happened during the day.

Keep an eye out for odd behavior, and don't hesitate to call the local police station if a situation feels wrong to you.

&*%)@)!

Okay, I am finally -- FINALLY -- trying to use the Dragon Recognition 8.1 W got for me last year. (Yes, still fighting it. But my hand went into spasm Tuesday night, which meant no work Weds. night until, I got worked on. Then again minor spasms while working Friday....you get the idea.) Now, what does the Dragon decide to configure my speech patterns from first?

Chapters sent to me by other writers I trade with.

&*($#@!!!!

Later: Oh, lovely. I've been trying to teach W's test file how to read other people's work. So now I've started over, and decided to just go for broke and read Alice in Wonderland. Good G-d, did Carroll not know how to use periods?

Training Dragons is not for sissies

Dragon does recognize!

Well, what you know? It seems that W and I have very different vocal patterns. Once I switched over to a new user, the program miraculously smoothed out. I may decide to use the automatic features, but for now I'll tell myself to put in punctuation and see what happens.

Can I still delay giving up typing? Yes, of course I can. But I can't get away with typing all day and doing anything else. Even if the new speed drives me nuts, I'll give it a shot.

I think I will experiment with a few letters. In the meantime, perhaps a glass of tea -- make that a cup of tea.

Real Texans

The national news media loves to make fun of Texas. Part of this, I imagine, is because they really want to make fun of the president. But you must understand this: The president is not really a Texan. President Bush talks a good story, but he really has no idea how real Texans treat each other.
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Robin's a real Texan. Just remember not to offer him your hand to shake if you have arthritis. Because he will shake your hand like he means it.