when I started this blog five years ago, I was a pet sitter and the name animal-crackers made sense. now I'm a stay-at-home-dad and freelance writer, but rather than confuse everyone by getting a different blog, it's just easier to keep posting things here.

I grew bored of my old template several months ago and tried to change it several times with little luck. I haven't the time to figure out something cool.

So I chose another Blogspot template. It's neutral and sure to lull people to sleep. But Blogspot offers only two types of templates -- boring and stupid.

Just tolerate it for now and I'll try to find something better. And suggestions are certainly welcomed.