Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Frugality and Humanity (3)


I know--we're at serious risk of this becoming "Kitten Watch 2006." After this week, mentions of the terror that is Sue Ellen Mischke will be limited. Once again, the content of this blog will focus on Sven Sundgaard (and the raccoon living in his work space), local TV, Twin Cities life, and frugality. To keep our focus somewhat relevant, I will tack on the Sven thoughts I've had recently that I haven't yet deemed worthy of their own posts.

All my feelings on Sue Ellen Mischke have been confirmed by a veterinarian. When discussing her surgery over the phone, the doctor told me, "Honestly she's acting rather evil in here." This is to be expected on the worst day of her life. But those of us living with her already know that she bites, scratches, and generally gets her way.

Perhaps she will come back a little more mellow. She's actually scratched holes in three of our weatherproofed windows. She continues to try going for them when we're around even though she knows she's going to get sprayed with water (she just wants attention--there's no evidence she's doing any such thing when we're not there).

The Raccoon
What are we to make of the raccoon living in Sven's work space? How many other people are forced to work with a raccoon on their work spaces? Shall we admire Sven for his treatment of the raccoon? Is the raccoon a glory hog?

Belinda and Sven
What does Belinda Jensen think of Sven Sundgaard? It's possible she holds him in complete contempt. More likely, she sees him as her younger male counterpart: somebody parlaying a pretty face and bland personality into a lucrative position as a local celebrity who reads the weather.

(photo from here)

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