Archive for August, 2009
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..Pushed Out of Bed Again
Thursday, August 20th, 2009 Posted in around the house | No Comments »
Last night was another awkward night for sleep. It was hot for sure. The main problem is that I made the mistake of allowing my dogs to claim ... Read more..A Bit Clammy
Thursday, August 20th, 2009 Posted in health and wellness | No Comments »
I have written before on my quest for fitness. I am in pretty good shape if you consider my weight, and I am active on the weekends, but sitting ... Read more..Stay Dry, Even If The Dog is Shaking Water Off
Thursday, August 20th, 2009 Posted in around the house | No Comments »
Sometimes it is difficult only having one bathroom. Of course, there is the challenge of everyone wanting to use it at once. It also, however, points to a design issue. ... Read more..Tell The Whole Family About Your Adoption
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 Posted in Animal Friendly Products, around the house | No Comments »
Friends of mine recently adopted. They added a puppy to the family. The day they were able to bring him home, a "It's a Boy" balloon was on the ... Read more..Van Insurance: Would a Donor Underwrite?
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 Posted in running a charity | 1 Comment »
Someone asked me the other day if they do rescue transports in the UK like they do in the United States. I wasn't entirely sure, until I found some ... Read more..Chiming In
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 Posted in around the house | No Comments »
My uncle used to have a set of wind chimes hanging from a tree in the yard. In the traffic of the day, they added to the tapestry of ... Read more..Fallen Between the Cracks
Monday, August 17th, 2009 Posted in adoptable | 1 Comment »
I've been really frustrated with Petfinder lately. There is a shelter that I know euthanized quite a few dogs and cats, yet they are still on Petfinder. The shelter ... Read more..