Ducky’s been feeling neglected lately, especially since I forgot to take him to Vienna with me, so I decided to feature him front and center here. 

Wherever you may be on this day -

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

¡Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo!

Love/Besos the DH, Ducky and Me!

Ducky learns the meaning of fear
Ducky & Jack – Tulsa, Oklahoma 2008

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Ducky meets the neighbors. A little chicken family now lives outside our apartment building. This one was totally smitten with Ducky.
Ducky wasn’t so sure.

It’s been raining everyday since I returned to Linyi. That’s what happens in July & August here. Humidity is out of control, but at least the rain cools the city off a little bit.

Every blog needs a mascot, and I think I’ve gone way too long without one, so meet Ducky.

Ducky in Tulsa, Oklahoma ~ July 2008

With all the rain in Linyi, I think it was an appropriate choice. Ducky won out (just barely) over a small garden gnome. The gnome was cool, except for the unfortunate metal prong protruding from his feet. Evidently garden gnomes are actually meant to be inserted into a garden. Ducky likes to travel and he’s soft and easily packable, so look out for more Ducky pics. And if you have any better names for Ducky, please comment. Although my niece & nephew seemed to love the name, I think he deserves something more creative.