Archive for August, 2009
It’s Not All About Vanity
Monday, August 31st, 2009 Posted in health and wellness | No Comments »
I wasn't always kind to people who had cosmetic surgery on their list of "things to do" in their five year plan. I am far from a perfect physical ... Read more..Last Call for Beautiful Red Tick Hound
Friday, August 28th, 2009 Posted in adoptable, heard county animal control | No Comments »
This sweet girl would make the perfect family pet. Hounds are loyal, are typically good with kids, and aim to please. She is 45-50 lbs and 2-3 ... Read more..Like a Fine Wine, Wind Chimes Improve With Age
Friday, August 28th, 2009 Posted in Animal Friendly Products, around the house, environment | 1 Comment »
The summer equipment was all put away this week. The hay bine and rakes have been blown off and they are ready to be wedged in the back corner of ... Read more..Rescuing a Bird? Get Their Gear First
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 Posted in birds | No Comments »
Friends of mine have a large parrot. He sits and whistles and chatters with you once he gets to know you. He is so friendly and nice that it sometimes ... Read more..Dogs are Welcome at Disney (But What Is Goofy?)
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 Posted in traveling | No Comments »
There was a 25 year gap in visits to Disney in my life. The first was when I was in first grade. Maybe I am dating myself a ... Read more..Etsy Fundraiser Ends Tomorrow!
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
For the past few days, participating Etsy sellers have been donating 20% of their sales to Saving Shelter Pets, Inc. The money will specifically earmarked to assist with a "Trap/Neuter/Release" ... Read more..Born Yesterday About Boerne, Texas
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 Posted in traveling | No Comments »
I have gone to Texas once for a corporate training, but never really got to see anything but the inside of a conference room. Wandering around online, I ... Read more..Limo Companies Step Up for Diaster Relocation
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
One of the complaints about national disasters of the past decade is that not everyone could get out. That issue was greatly debunked, because of all of the prior warning. ... Read more..Get Off Your High, Horse
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 Posted in Animal Friendly Products, around the house, horses | No Comments »
I am helping my parents fix up their home. It used to be a red house with cedar shingles and a dark red roof, but now it has ... Read more..Dog Articles for Your Online Newsletter
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
A friend of mine was looking for some decent dog articles to beef up a website. I don't know why she would want to shop for content. ... Read more..The Antidote for Cool Summer Nights
Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 Posted in around the house, environment | No Comments »
Where has the summer gone? The last few weekends, it was an unbearable 95 degrees. This weekend, I was wearing a sweater. Often, it is not the ... Read more..Fall Is In The Air & the Season Of Suspense Has Begun
Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
Last weekend, it was 95 degrees outside. I darted from air conditioned building, to shade tree, to awning just to get some relief. Today, it is drizzling, and ... Read more..Animal Testing? Skin Care Company Says “Nu!”
Friday, August 21st, 2009 Posted in Animal Friendly Products, companies that give back | No Comments »
One non profit that you may not have heard of is the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation. EB is an inherited, genetic condition that causes blisters in the skin, ... Read more..