A Moment of Silence

The unthinkable has happened: the baby panda at the National Zoo died this week. It was only 6 days old and about the size of a hamster.

I've always had a special place in my heart for pandas - in fact, one of my favorite books happens to be all about them:

This week I read so many articles about the tragic panda death that Facebook suggested I join the Chengdu Pambassador group. The group's purpose is to spread world-wide panda love by giving out virtual "panda hugs".

Did I join, you ask? Well, obviously! So if you need me, I'll be panda-hugging my way to a better world.

RIP, baby panda.

Love,

Pambassador Swan

Things That Start with the Letter S

Shiny Sculptures.

Swag.   Sweat.   Sangria. 

Shoot me now.

Sun.   Sand.   Shame.



This place is 30 min from where I'm working in RI...but we'd never know

Singles.   Serena.   Smash. 

Smart phone.   Stupid girl. 

Swag (the other kind).

Sailor?

Sadness.



I guess the boats leave when they say they leave

Spontaneous Sperry Shopping.



Serendipity.



The End.

'Twas the Last Month of Summer

'Twas the last month of summer and all through the nation,
The yuppies were taking their final vacations.
In Washington, tourists were starting to fade,
And back-to-school shoppers began their crusades.

While hype of The Bachelorette slowly depleted,
The race for the White House was getting more heated.
Now weren't you excited to see Snooki's baby,
And change up your ring tone to sing "Call me maybe"?

Now August was good to the girl on this blog--
It starts with a trip themed "What about Bob?"
She went back to her mission in Maine and Vermont,
Sailed Winnipesaukee - what all Bill fans want.

Then one of her old high school friends tied the knot
(Not missing that flight would've helped out a lot).
But all was not lost, she just flew into Vegas
And drove through the night - her time was outrageous!

The last trip of August (there's just one more, really)
Was with her old bestie to see Gauguin in Philly.
They strolled the exhibit and ate all too well--
Then gave a good clang on the Liberty Bell.  

And now it's September, the summer must end;
The tan lines are fading - you just can't pretend.
So farewell to August, this month has been great--
But hockey* starts up soon, and I just can't wait!

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*wishful thinking...