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Sunday, November 24, 2013

Black and White Sunday: As A Matter of Fact I Do Own The Whole Beach!


Or at least it feels like it on a cold and windy winter day when we have it all to ourselves!

The 30 knot winds blew sand in my eyes and my ears every which way.

For some reason my people were laughing while they took my picture. I can't see why, can you?
Posted by at 12:31 PM 7 comments

Black and White Sunday: As A Matter of Fact I Do Own The Whole Beach!


Or at least it feels like it on a cold and windy winter day when we have it all to ourselves!

The 30 knot winds blew sand in my eyes and my ears every which way.

For some reason my people were laughing while they took my picture. I can't see why, can you?
Posted by at 12:31 PM 7 comments

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Wordless Wednesday: Playing Around

When Toby is away for the day,
(at day care)


I have to play.
(on PicMonkey)

Posted by at 8:16 AM 9 comments

Wordless Wednesday: Playing Around

When Toby is away for the day,
(at day care)


I have to play.
(on PicMonkey)

Posted by at 8:16 AM 9 comments

Monday, November 18, 2013

Mystery Box Part II

Yesterday I asked what you thought was in the mystery box that came down from the attic.

It was not food. *sad sigh* So that part was mischief, got my hopes up for nothing.
But the good news is:
It was toys! Old toys, but they were new to the grandkids!
Toys seeing the light of day for the first time in, I don't know, maybe 15 years?



The Pink Panther (remember him?)


I played with the stuffed ones a little bit. Whew, those grandkids wore me out!

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Posted by at 5:13 PM 7 comments

Mystery Box Part II

Yesterday I asked what you thought was in the mystery box that came down from the attic.

It was not food. *sad sigh* So that part was mischief, got my hopes up for nothing.
But the good news is:
It was toys! Old toys, but they were new to the grandkids!
Toys seeing the light of day for the first time in, I don't know, maybe 15 years?



The Pink Panther (remember him?)


I played with the stuffed ones a little bit. Whew, those grandkids wore me out!

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Sunday, November 17, 2013

Black and White Sunday: Mystery Box

Hey, what's this?


Come back tomorrow to find out!

Posted by at 2:18 PM 5 comments

Black and White Sunday: Mystery Box

Hey, what's this?


Come back tomorrow to find out!

Posted by at 2:18 PM 5 comments

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Compassion Fatigue Is Not An Option

Calamity follows calamity. Words are insufficient to describe the suffering (again). The obstacles to rescuing the survivors in distress seem to be common denominators…roads and ports ruined or totally blocked, airports destroyed, ships days away but on the way…If I could wave a magic wand, there would be helicopters and bulldozers instantaneously.

Photo By Wally Santana/AP
So. The Phillipines, especially the island of Leyte, specifically Tacloban, almost a week after the horrific typhoon.

It's not easy to look at the photographs from thousands of miles away. Once again I feel helpless and a bit guilty in my safe, comfortable home, enjoying our bountiful life. There is a series of before and after photos that are worth a look (if you haven't seen them already):

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/11/13/typhoon-haiya/3517837/

The images show what is easy to forget, that these victims also lived relatively peaceful lives in well-ordered cities and villages. This is the necessary reminder that we must help, that every small donation will eventually rebuild or heal something for someone there. I know how generous the BlogPaws community is, I've seen the outreach and "Power of the Paw" when a member or member's beloved pet is hurting. Today it is the "Power of the Dollar" that is needed by strangers, far away. 

STRUGGLING. Children pull sacks of goods they recovered from abandoned stores as they go past the rubble of houses in Tacloban city. Photo by EPA/Dennis Sabangan
This video gives some options for where to donate money to help the people of the Phillipines:


If you prefer to help the suffering companion animals who are also victims of the typhoon, click here:

https://www.ifaw.org/united-states/secure/donate/typhoon-haiyan-animals?ms=UONDR131102004&cid=701F0000000QqPM

to donate to the International Fund for Animal Welfare, specifically working in the Phillipines.

Please join Toby and me in giving our bit to help. No amount is too small - it will all be needed in the days and weeks to come.


Posted by at 9:14 AM 4 comments

Compassion Fatigue Is Not An Option

Calamity follows calamity. Words are insufficient to describe the suffering (again). The obstacles to rescuing the survivors in distress seem to be common denominators…roads and ports ruined or totally blocked, airports destroyed, ships days away but on the way…If I could wave a magic wand, there would be helicopters and bulldozers instantaneously.

Photo By Wally Santana/AP
So. The Phillipines, especially the island of Leyte, specifically Tacloban, almost a week after the horrific typhoon.

 It's not easy to look at the photographs from thousands of miles away. Once again I feel helpless and a bit guilty in my safe, comfortable home, enjoying our bountiful life. There is a series of before and after photos that are worth a look (if you haven't seen them already):

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/11/13/typhoon-haiya/3517837/

 The images show what is easy to forget, that these victims also lived relatively peaceful lives in well-ordered cities and villages. This is the necessary reminder that we must help, that every small donation will eventually rebuild or heal something for someone there. I know how generous the BlogPaws community is, I've seen the outreach and "Power of the Paw" when a member or member's beloved pet is hurting. Today it is the "Power of the Dollar" that is needed by strangers, far away. 

STRUGGLING. Children pull sacks of goods they recovered from abandoned stores as they go past the rubble of houses in Tacloban city. Photo by EPA/Dennis Sabangan
This video gives some options for where to donate money to help the people of the Phillipines:


If you prefer to help the suffering companion animals who are also victims of the typhoon, click here:

 https://www.ifaw.org/united-states/secure/donate/typhoon-haiyan-animals?ms=UONDR131102004&cid=701F0000000QqPM

 to donate to the International Fund for Animal Welfare, specifically working in the Phillipines.

 Please join Toby and me in giving our bit to help. No amount is too small - it will all be needed in the days and weeks to come.


Posted by at 9:14 AM 4 comments

Monday, November 11, 2013

Monday Mischief: Yard Work

Yard mischief. Those pesky leaves keep falling, the weeds keep growing, and one way or another the yard starts looking shabby. 




Today was cold but clear, a good day to work outside.
Work in progess.

Power tools, and...
low-tech tools.
 A few hours later the work is done.


"Good, now play with me!"



Posted by at 8:23 PM 8 comments

Monday Mischief: Yard Work

Yard mischief. Those pesky leaves keep falling, the weeds keep growing, and one way or another the yard starts looking shabby. 




Today was cold but clear, a good day to work outside.
Work in progess.

Power tools, and...
low-tech tools.
 A few hours later the work is done.


"Good, now play with me!"



Posted by at 8:23 PM 8 comments
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