2011. I was surprised, as the year came to a close, how many people were happy to see it go. It seemed no better or worse than most others to me. The biggest event of the year, in my world, was being diagnosed with type II diabetes the second week of September. I guess that could be viewed as a negative. However, it was caught early before it made me sick or caused any damage. It also resulted in 80 pounds of weight loss by the end of the year. I think the good and bad balance each other out. So I can’t complain about 2011. 

The best thing I’ve seen all day comes from the Huckleberries Online blog. In response to the question, “Have you ever had a close encounter with an Inland Northwest predator? Tell us about it” someone posted the following comment:

I was cornered by a cougar in a Moscow bar. When flashing my wedding ring didn’t phase her, I had no choice but to create a diversion and run for the door. I made it out very scared - but unharmed - but I’m not sure if anyone else in John’s Alley was hurt - I certainly didn’t stick around to watch the carnage.