I apologize for not being around these past couple of weeks but we've had a family crisis - our Pug is terribly sick! 

A couple of weeks ago she started dragging her feet and cutting the tops of her toes.  It was very strange but went away after 24 hours.  So, we patched her up and she seemed fine.  We called the vet and they scheduled an appointment for the following week.  Another few days went by and, one morning, we realized she was losing control of her back legs.  We rushed to the vet and another appointment was made with a neuro-specialist (brain doctor).  This morning we've learned she has some problem in her neck that is causing her brain and spinal cord to not communicate very well.  It might be something genetic, or a birth defect, or some unknown disease.  We just don't know at this point.

This has been horribly stressful as she is only six months old and it is incredibly painful to watch our puppy go through this.  Here is your assignment: I need prayers, good wishes, and healthy vibes aimed at our puppy.  She is sweet, loving, and creates fans no matter where she goes.  So, please, help us by sending some good will her way.  No puppy should go through this kind of thing and she is now sad and unhappy.

UPDATE:

It is not looking very good.  After a couple more visits, it has been determined our puppy may have one of three different problems - each requiring surgery.  Serendipity has an MRI on Monday to determine the next course of action.  Each of these potential conditions are very heart breaking and recovery may be a long hard road.  We are not sure if we want to put our Serendipity through this.

More good wishes are welcome.

Tags: serendipity the pug, cute, operation, surgery, spine cord

I don't mean to harp on Star Trek but I must mention these motivational posters from The Movie Blog:

The posters are really good.  Check out the website to view all of the posters.

Tags: star trek, motivational posters

The CBC dropped me an e-mail today and asked if I would consider myself a "heavy internet user".  I laughed, snickered, and had a few hardy gafaws.  I then wrote back and said I was, without a doubt, a hardcore heavy internet user.

A few moments later our telephone rang and they confirmed they were on the way.

I asked why they called us up to ask and he told us StatsCan came out with a report talking about how Canadians were using their Internet time.  It is only twenty seven pages long and is a quick read, so, check it out.  Essentially, what the report documents how heavy Internet use affects chores, housework, and interpersonal relationships.  Gak.  What a boring topic.  How were they going to make that "sexy"?  Oh, wait - this means I would be on television?  Sweet!  Me!  Me!  Pick me!

They showed up, wandered around our house and decided to interview us separately.

I was sure I would be slandered!

No, I am kidding.  They talked to each of us, asked us similar questions and I think it will be quite entertaining.  Serendipity also made a cameo appearance.  She is such a camera hog - adding, yet again, to her "supafamous" status.  I did take a few photos to document the event.

Because I am a hardcore CBC supporter - I did recognize Chris Brown and had a moment of "celebrity sighting" excitement.  He was very laidback and incredibly cool.  I told him he should be a blogger.  Mike the camera guy rocked too! 

Apparently, it will be on tonight - of course, on The National.  Thanks for watching.

UPDATE:

What's with this "probably heavy". I am overweight! I admit it!

Tags: shanesworld, thenational, cbc, interview

Ah, yes.  This is a moment for me to gloat.  My pug is "supafamous".  I did a quick search on Flickr today for "serendipity" and "pug" and look what I found.  Seri has won the hearts of many and charmed (and bitten) the pants off of others.  She is the best dog "eva".

Now at almost 6 months old, she is just crazy as ever. And she is having a spaying coming up soon...poor dear.

Okay, I am done gloating.

Tags: serendipity the pug, pug, dog, famous