Archive for December, 2009

Call for Submissions

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 Posted in running a charity | No Comments »

I know its not even Christmas yet, but the New Year is not far behind.  The hearts of many turn to creating a clean slate, or trying something new.  The ... Read more..

Take Care of Your Best Volunteer: Your Car

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

There are a few of my friends that are involved in charitable causes who feel downright not so charitable this year.   There are some folks who are self employed, so ... Read more..

Raising Money? Have Them Show You Their Fast Ball

Thursday, December 17th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

I recently came across a site that sold baseball radar guns and thought of an idea for a fundraiser. People always seem to like to compete against eachother, and ... Read more..

Catch Up On What You Can’t Catch

Thursday, December 17th, 2009 Posted in around the house | 1 Comment »

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Charter. All opinions are 100% mine. Unlike the quaint 1980s and early 90s life that went on when I was ... Read more..

Heard County Animal Control Requests Supplies

Thursday, December 10th, 2009 Posted in heard county animal control | No Comments »

Heard county animal control in Franklin, Georgia is in need of a few items to assist with the care of the animals impounded.  Some folks don't like to help a ... Read more..

Stainless is Painless

Thursday, December 10th, 2009 Posted in around the house | No Comments »

You may remember me mentioning my hesitation about stainless steel kitchen sinks.  I had one a years back, and remember the water spots and scratches. I was recently informed that ... Read more..

Clock/Mouse Relations

Thursday, December 10th, 2009 Posted in around the house | No Comments »

My interest in the etymology of words and the origin of different sayings has never waned, especially if it involves animals. I know, I am a total dork. Yesterday, I ... Read more..

DNA alerts: Think Before You Press Send

Thursday, December 10th, 2009 Posted in running a charity, thoughts on animal rescue | No Comments »

From time to time, I receive notices called "DNA" notices.  They mean "Do Not Adopt."  Conversely, "DNR" means "Do Not Rescue."  It is to alert other rescues to deny an ... Read more..

Bewitched, Bothered and Bidazzled

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 Posted in financial giving | No Comments »

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Bidazzled. All opinions are 100% mine. At the age of 58, Jimmy Ruch was a man dying of small cell ... Read more..

See Smiling Faces that are Happy to Be Alive

Monday, December 7th, 2009 Posted in saving shelter pets | No Comments »

I have a few relatives and friends from across the miles that are hard to buy for. I always hunt for something on the smaller side so I don't ... Read more..

A Damsel in Distress. Are you Driving to Illinois?

Friday, December 4th, 2009 Posted in heard county animal control | No Comments »

Oria had a family once.  They couldn't take care of her anymore, so now she is a damsel in distress. Her owner lost her job and has no means to ... Read more..

Kinetic Watches: An Eco Friendly Gift

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 Posted in Animal Friendly Products, environment | No Comments »

I have received a lot of mail about eco friendly watches. There was an overwhelmingly positive response last time I discussed solar powered and battery free watches. Another ... Read more..

A Sink That Cleans Itself (Almost)

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 Posted in around the house | No Comments »

Someone near and dear to me is looking at sinks for the kitchen and the bathroom. Last time I looked for and installed sinks, I remember that the bead ... Read more..

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