Bry can pick her up now, but she's getting too big for me - just under 40 lbs. now!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Lap Puppy
Bry can pick her up now, but she's getting too big for me - just under 40 lbs. now!
Sandy
I can't say that I'm sorry to see Sandy leave - especially after 3 days of rain - but I'm very sorry that she went north and did such damage to New York and New Jersey.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Politics
I enjoy politics most of the time - I used to enjoy it more but over the past several years it's gotten harder and harder to deal with the nastiness and animosity of American politics. It's particularly difficult with the advent of online commentary and commenting.
I like to read comments and I continually hope that reasonable discourse will take place! More often than not, however, there's no real dialog, just a lot of ranting (on and off topic) and name-calling involved. It's a shame because I think we learn by listening to different opinions and different viewpoints. It challenges our beliefs and forces us to refine our opinions in order to civilly and courteously put forth our views.
But - in today's world the norm is yelling, anger, close mindedness (is that a word!) and sheer ignorance. It truly appalls me that many people are ranting (commenting) over issues about which they know next to nothing! People holler about protecting the Constitution yet obviously have never read the Constitution or the Bill of Rights. Some argue that the "Founding Fathers" (who would be amazed at their veneration!) were "Christian" but have obviously never read much about those whom they venerate.
And, as for being Christian, many are giving the entire religion a bad name. The Christ I read about and learned about cared about people. He wanted to help people - not bash them, or hate them or hurt them. He tried to convince them to change to his beliefs but, at least in my world, he didn't attack those who didn't. What has been done (and is still being done) in the name of Christ is horrible and it's hurtful to watch.
Anyway, this election cycle will soon be over. I have my fingers crossed for my desired outcome. But whatever the outcome, I can only hope the animus will lessen and that we can come together as Americans to make our country the best it can be. I can dream . . .
I like to read comments and I continually hope that reasonable discourse will take place! More often than not, however, there's no real dialog, just a lot of ranting (on and off topic) and name-calling involved. It's a shame because I think we learn by listening to different opinions and different viewpoints. It challenges our beliefs and forces us to refine our opinions in order to civilly and courteously put forth our views.
But - in today's world the norm is yelling, anger, close mindedness (is that a word!) and sheer ignorance. It truly appalls me that many people are ranting (commenting) over issues about which they know next to nothing! People holler about protecting the Constitution yet obviously have never read the Constitution or the Bill of Rights. Some argue that the "Founding Fathers" (who would be amazed at their veneration!) were "Christian" but have obviously never read much about those whom they venerate.
And, as for being Christian, many are giving the entire religion a bad name. The Christ I read about and learned about cared about people. He wanted to help people - not bash them, or hate them or hurt them. He tried to convince them to change to his beliefs but, at least in my world, he didn't attack those who didn't. What has been done (and is still being done) in the name of Christ is horrible and it's hurtful to watch.
Anyway, this election cycle will soon be over. I have my fingers crossed for my desired outcome. But whatever the outcome, I can only hope the animus will lessen and that we can come together as Americans to make our country the best it can be. I can dream . . .
Monday, October 22, 2012
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Sleep
So very tired - got up about 3:45 to feed the cats & dog and couldn't go back to sleep - SIGH! Made for a long day and now a long evening but bedtime is coming soon. I don't actually mind getting up to feed everyone as long as I can get back to sleep!
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Freyja update
Another Saturday, another trip to the vet! On September 1, Freya weighed 17.5 lbs., today she weighed 28.7 lbs! 11.2 lbs in a month!! And we're supposed to increase the amount of food she's eating - heaven knows what her weight will be next month! Because all of her flea and heartworm medicine is weight based, we're still at the one or two doses at a time!
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