I do not normally think about how easy it is to ignite gasoline. I know that flame (as from a match) or a single spark can ignite gasoline. Anyway, as I was standing at a gas pump, I started to contemplate the combustibility of gasoline. I do not smoke, but if I did, I would be smart enough not to smoke near the gas pumps. I know from experience that entering and exiting my vehicle generates static electricity. I always stay outside my vehicle when filling and dissipate the stored charge before I get close to my gas tank.

During a routine checkup, our veterinarian noticed that Kara's teeth needed cleaning. As all three dogs have the same routine, we are not quite sure why her teeth were significantly worse than the other two dogs. At any rate, we had the vet do a full cleaning.

Rachel dropped off Kara at the vet on Monday and picked her up yesterday afternoon. Kara seemed a bit lethargic at first (understandably considering the anesthesia and drugs she was given). But, she seems back to normal. It will take a few days before she is back to her normal routine.

I finished my two classes, "Introduction to Web Design" and "Networking Concepts," last week. Today, I received my official grade report. As typical for technical/computer classes, I aced both classes. I received a 100% in the former class while only receiving a 98.64% in the latter.

Now, I have a few days off before I start my next two classes: "Database Management" and "Advanced Visual Basic." I am really enjoying my classes so far. However, I want to take an additional class each term. While it will be more work, I will earn my degree quicker.

As the weather is starting to turn, it is time to change the direction of our fan blades. However, I can never remember which way it should be blowing. So, I figured that I would write it down now. In the warmer months, the fan should be blowing down. In theory, this creates a wind-chill effect and cools you down. In the cooler months, the fan should be blowing upwards. This circulates the air without creating a wind-chill effect. Now, I no longer need to remember which direction the fans should be blowing; I just need to remember to change them. Of course, your mileage might vary.

I have been checking my web server access logs. I noticed that one user found my site by searching if Wal-Mart performs oils changes on a Jaguar. Um, if you owned a Jaguar, would you take it to Wal-Mart? Nothing against Wal-Mart, but I imagine you would take it to the dealership or something.

As Kermit the Frog often said, "it ain't easy being green." Isn't that the truth? Yes, I try to recycle and such, but it is not enough. A blogger mentioned that her calculated carbon footprint is around 20 tons of carbon dioxide. I was only a bit surprised that when I calculated mine, it was at 100 tons.