Sizzle Says

My cast of characters:

Angelou: My wonderful dog who lived a good life chasing squirrels, harrassing cows, barking at trucks and herding people. She went too soon.

Bird: One of my good friends who lives in The Cruz with her wonderful husband, The Ama. Perpetual student with a big huge brain, she makes money saving lives as an EMT. Also, wins the award for Woman Who Pees The Most.

Dokey: My younger sister. Photographer extraordinaire with the best throw-your-head-back laugh. No, we are not twins.

Dot & Dash: My cats. They are an inseparable brother and sister duo. Dash thinks he is a dog. Dot likes to eat sweaters.

Double B: My brother-in-law. Mr. Fix It disc golfer who makes the best french toast. Ever.

Dumpling: He’s the Duckie to my Andie, the Harry to my Sally, the Clinton to my Stacy. He reads the instruction manuals so I don’t have to. Or at least he did until I up and moved to Seattle. He’s in love with a fantastic lady, Jersey Girl, and I couldn’t be happier for them.

Finn: My adorable nephew who calls me Tee Tee and whenever someone is crying he asks, “Why sad?” LOVE HIM TO PIECES.

Jenny Two Times: One of my best friends who lives in Portland now. She’s infamous for needing things repeated (hence the nickname), losing her keys when they are in her hand, and being a human jukebox.

Jersey Girl: She’s Dumpling’s main squeeze- a total riot, and so smart and lovely that if Dumpling doesn’t marry her, I just might.

Mad Irishman: He’s a total Desperado and I don’t believe I have ever hung out with him and not drank. He is the King of Debauchery.

M & M: My dear friends that I introduced who are now married. A gifted writer, Mikey is a former boyfriend turned BFF and Meagan, aka Natalie Wood, is the sweetest person I’ve ever met.

Mom: Woman who birthed me, puts up with my shenanigans and still thinks I’m great. She recently moved to the Emerald City with her Muppet-like golden retriever, Oliver, to be closer to us.

Putzy: My first friend in Seattle and ok, fine, we dated briefly. He’s my fellow Crowded House fan, my geocaching, inappropriate joke telling, Mr. Innuendo pal who got me hooked on LOST. Total dealer.

RaeRae & RunRun: My dear friends who are moving here to Seattle from CA. (Hurry up already!) He’s my Irish brother who eats vegan and runs for fun. Total weirdo. (JK!) She’s my South African soul sister with the heart of a lion.

RayLo: My co-worker confidante who will beat your ass at trivia and knows everything I don’t about celebrity gossip (that’s a lot).

Supple: My sarcastic, know-it-all-about-wine, tattooed friend who SHOULD live in Seattle but stays in The Cruz. Don’t be deceived by her beauty, she’s actually a 12 year old boy inside.

The Fella: My ex-boyfriend.

Tomato: My first boyfriend now gay best friend who lives in L.A. with his adorable boyfriend. And their puppy.