Archive for October, 2009

Petango: A New Shelter Search Site

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 Posted in adoptable | No Comments »

I am always excited to find other sites that promote how important it is to adopt a pet, rather than purchase one. A friend of mine said that "as ... Read more..

Turning Leaves and Turning the Rotisserie

Monday, October 19th, 2009 Posted in around the house | No Comments »

The leaves are falling in many parts of the country.  Leaf peepers have been showing up in Vermont, and each week, it seems the color festival creeps just a bit ... Read more..

On The Road Again

Monday, October 19th, 2009 Posted in around the house | No Comments »

It has been a long road for me.  Due to unforeseen circumstances, life for me and the two HoundsGood hounds changed dramatically about a year ago.  For that entire time, ... Read more..

Cheap Textbooks Make Going Back to School Affordable

Monday, October 19th, 2009 Posted in education | 4 Comments »

The job market isn't too hot in my area, especially if you read or hear all of the doom and gloom.  I look at it a little bit differently.  It ... Read more..

In Lieu of Gifts: Parties for Charity

Friday, October 16th, 2009 Posted in around the house | 1 Comment »

I once received a baby shower invitation. The new mother was well off, but her friends wanted her to have a special day. So, they had the party, ... Read more..

Let Them Know When Your Point Person Changes

Friday, October 16th, 2009 Posted in running a charity | No Comments »

When an organization moves, it is easy to change an address at the post office and not miss a letter. In the following six months, your supporters will have ... Read more..

Situations Are Temporary; Surrender is Forever

Friday, October 16th, 2009 Posted in keeping your pet | No Comments »

If you have read this blog for any length of time, you know that I have little tolerance for people who give up a dog because the new place won't ... Read more..

Are You Near Chattanooga, Gary or Eau Claire? Can You Drive This Weekend?

Friday, October 16th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Reba is a golden retriever mix in a county pound whose time is up. There is a way to save her, and that is by transporting her across the ... Read more..

Susan G. Komen Foundation Receives Cryo-Cell Donation

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 Posted in health and wellness | No Comments »

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In my family, my Grandmother is a breast cancer survivor of over twenty years. We feel blessed every day to have her ... Read more..

Find Everyone Who Is in Your Acceptance Speech

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

In the past few months, I have read a few different pieces where someone famous has talked about a mentor who inspired them. Tom Hanks had his high school ... Read more..