September 05, 2009
Pantry Clean Up
Pantry Redo
Oh So Bloody Tired!
September 03, 2009
Good Night n Good Luck
He has become very set in his bed hogging ways!
Is this Bitchy?
Its is likely bitchy huh?
He does a lot of stuff and I should just know my role - hahaha!!
Oh Holy Balls!
I knew there was a reason I had more money the past 2 weeks - I didn't order pics!
Seriously, I order a lot of pics. Sometimes upwards of 200 a month - if that month is boring.
More on this tomorrow. Must rationalize prior to slumber!
September 02, 2009
Because I am SICK!!! To: DexterSpeaks, From: Molly
Dexter, I'm an eleven year old Labrador. I've gotten more reflective in my later years and I have a few thoughts: Start talking about issues. I'd like to hear your thoughts on Michael Vick. I'd like to see you visit Best Friends Animal Refuge while out west. I'm curious about your position on CAFOs and current agricultural practices. I'd like to see you become a therapy dog.
A good start might be a meeting with Bo Obama to discuss the state of things. If any dog can make changes happen, surely it's the President's.
If you can move beyond the novelty of an adorable blogging dog and could start using your "voice" for change or to make other dogs and their "BFs" start thinking about what's really important to domestic animals, then you're really on to something.
And just for fun, I'd like to hear you discuss neutering. . .
Dexter, I hope you don't feel I'm being hard on you, I just know you're capable of so much more! Keep up the good work. I'll definitely be visiting again.
How much you wanna' bet Molly's cranky comments don't make the post? LOL!!
I'm not trying to be mean. (Admittedly, maybe just a little passive-aggressive). I'm just hoping my comments will be taken under advisement. There are so many people and animals suffering in this country alone. We should stop buying our dogs demeaning clothes they don't need or want to wear and do something more useful with our resources.
If Dexter hits it big, can you imagine the power he will have to do good?
A good start might be a meeting with Bo Obama to discuss the state of things. If any dog can make changes happen, surely it's the President's.
If you can move beyond the novelty of an adorable blogging dog and could start using your "voice" for change or to make other dogs and their "BFs" start thinking about what's really important to domestic animals, then you're really on to something.
And just for fun, I'd like to hear you discuss neutering. . .
Dexter, I hope you don't feel I'm being hard on you, I just know you're capable of so much more! Keep up the good work. I'll definitely be visiting again.
How much you wanna' bet Molly's cranky comments don't make the post? LOL!!
I'm not trying to be mean. (Admittedly, maybe just a little passive-aggressive). I'm just hoping my comments will be taken under advisement. There are so many people and animals suffering in this country alone. We should stop buying our dogs demeaning clothes they don't need or want to wear and do something more useful with our resources.
If Dexter hits it big, can you imagine the power he will have to do good?
Another Take on the "Voice" of Animals
For a more realistic take on domestic animals, especially dogs check out Jon Katz. Jon is a well-respected author of all things dog. He has a great new book out which focuses on the debate about whether animals have souls. He is also a wonderful photographer. His blog is insightful, energetic, and often inspiring. Check out the "Farm Journal" icon to get started. . .
http://www.bedlamfarm.com/
Doubtful, yet curious about Dexter Speaks
Just heard about this new blog called Dexter Speaks.
http://www.dexterspeaks.com/
The author of the Blog is a four year-old Golden doodle named Dexter. Yeeeessss. . .It's written by a dog. But apparently his "BF" helps him keep track of the comments via iPhone. I would imagine an iPhone is rather frustrating to operate if you lack an opposable thumb.
And yeeeesssss. . .I checked it out. (I don't really have that much downtime but I do like to see what others are writing).
I wouldn't want to discourage any one's creativity - entirely. . .But so far, the cutesy nature of the posts were a little off-putting for my tastes (which we all know are deplorable anyway).
I have two dogs. I adore them. But I'm not so disillusioned to think that they refer to me as their "BF." Nor do I think when we take road trips that they have an inner monologue about how much they enjoy being posed in front of historical landmarks of the Midwest.
I know they think more along the lines of "Hand over half your cheese sandwich and no one gets hurt." OR "I'm going to lift my leg and take a 2 minute piss on this nasty sofa because it smells as if 12 other dogs have done the same." That's right I know. I will not divulge any more lest we never have a cottage in Deal Island again! haha!
What is particularly genius about this blog is that the dog can plug any number of commercial products and services. In the two posts I've read - and there aren't too many yet. . .I've seen an endorsement for a dog groomer and a "pet friendly Holiday Inn Express in Utah."
I'm all for supporting companies and products and service providers, (Go Docside Vet http://www.docsidevet.com/!!!)but a Holiday Inn Express? Who is this Dexter? The new John and Kate +8?
Anyway, the other sick err curious thing about Dexter Speaks is that other dogs are posting comments. We've heard from a five year old Lhasa Apso named Brandy and even a few cats. There are more damned domestic animals posting to Dexter in 3 days than humans have posted to this blog in 3 months! This is not meant to sound bitter. I just find it absolutely fascinating.
Dexter has very graciously requested pics of his followers. However, if your pet is under the age of 3, I'd think twice about allowing that as Dexter could be some kind of sick online canine predator. (Yes I figured in "dog years.")
What could Dexter do to get me really excited? Start talking about issues. I'd like to hear his thoughts on Michael Vick. I'd like to see if he visits Best Friends Animal Refuge while he's out west. I'm curious about his position on CAFOs and current agricultural practices. I'd like to see him become a therapy dog. A good start might be a meeting with Bo Obama to discuss the state of things. If any dog can make changes happen, surely it's the President's.
If Dexter moves beyond the novelty of an adorable blogging dog and could start using his "voice" for change or to make other dogs and their "BFs" start thinking about what's really important to domestic animals, then he's on to something.
And just for fun, I'd like to hear him discuss his neutering. . .
http://www.dexterspeaks.com/
The author of the Blog is a four year-old Golden doodle named Dexter. Yeeeessss. . .It's written by a dog. But apparently his "BF" helps him keep track of the comments via iPhone. I would imagine an iPhone is rather frustrating to operate if you lack an opposable thumb.
And yeeeesssss. . .I checked it out. (I don't really have that much downtime but I do like to see what others are writing).
I wouldn't want to discourage any one's creativity - entirely. . .But so far, the cutesy nature of the posts were a little off-putting for my tastes (which we all know are deplorable anyway).
I have two dogs. I adore them. But I'm not so disillusioned to think that they refer to me as their "BF." Nor do I think when we take road trips that they have an inner monologue about how much they enjoy being posed in front of historical landmarks of the Midwest.
I know they think more along the lines of "Hand over half your cheese sandwich and no one gets hurt." OR "I'm going to lift my leg and take a 2 minute piss on this nasty sofa because it smells as if 12 other dogs have done the same." That's right I know. I will not divulge any more lest we never have a cottage in Deal Island again! haha!
What is particularly genius about this blog is that the dog can plug any number of commercial products and services. In the two posts I've read - and there aren't too many yet. . .I've seen an endorsement for a dog groomer and a "pet friendly Holiday Inn Express in Utah."
I'm all for supporting companies and products and service providers, (Go Docside Vet http://www.docsidevet.com/!!!)but a Holiday Inn Express? Who is this Dexter? The new John and Kate +8?
Anyway, the other sick err curious thing about Dexter Speaks is that other dogs are posting comments. We've heard from a five year old Lhasa Apso named Brandy and even a few cats. There are more damned domestic animals posting to Dexter in 3 days than humans have posted to this blog in 3 months! This is not meant to sound bitter. I just find it absolutely fascinating.
Dexter has very graciously requested pics of his followers. However, if your pet is under the age of 3, I'd think twice about allowing that as Dexter could be some kind of sick online canine predator. (Yes I figured in "dog years.")
What could Dexter do to get me really excited? Start talking about issues. I'd like to hear his thoughts on Michael Vick. I'd like to see if he visits Best Friends Animal Refuge while he's out west. I'm curious about his position on CAFOs and current agricultural practices. I'd like to see him become a therapy dog. A good start might be a meeting with Bo Obama to discuss the state of things. If any dog can make changes happen, surely it's the President's.
If Dexter moves beyond the novelty of an adorable blogging dog and could start using his "voice" for change or to make other dogs and their "BFs" start thinking about what's really important to domestic animals, then he's on to something.
And just for fun, I'd like to hear him discuss his neutering. . .
September 01, 2009
Confession. . .Lifestyle Challenge - UPDATE!
Advertising treats all products with the reverence and the seriousness due to sacraments. Thomas Merton
Remember when I said I couldn't quite figure out how to quantify the lifestyle "no retail" challenge?
In about two weeks, it's become pretty evident without need for fuzzy math (wish the fat-ass dispatch would follow suit).
In about two weeks, I have not spent a tad over $700! (This is not to be confused with my already established savings. . .
I have NOT spent on my debit card in 2 weeks $700 as compared to the prior two weeks!! That's almost a pair of Manolos or Jimmy's! That's 2 Tiffany Key necklaces in sterling silver! That's a Louis Speedy bag!!!!
Ummmmm. . .Yeah. . .That's 2-3 stray cat spay/neuters. That's a lot of Thanksgiving for the Bea Gaddy Foundation. That's 70 blankets or hoodies at 10 bucks/ea for the area homeless. That's a LOT of school supplies (or one microscope) for local schools.
I have not missed anything that money would buy. Seriously, try it! Embrace it! I know we set really really lofty difficult standards when we started this challenge. We've caved a little since then. But my personal savings alone in two weeks should get you stoked!
Remember when I said I couldn't quite figure out how to quantify the lifestyle "no retail" challenge?
In about two weeks, it's become pretty evident without need for fuzzy math (wish the fat-ass dispatch would follow suit).
In about two weeks, I have not spent a tad over $700! (This is not to be confused with my already established savings. . .
I have NOT spent on my debit card in 2 weeks $700 as compared to the prior two weeks!! That's almost a pair of Manolos or Jimmy's! That's 2 Tiffany Key necklaces in sterling silver! That's a Louis Speedy bag!!!!
Ummmmm. . .Yeah. . .That's 2-3 stray cat spay/neuters. That's a lot of Thanksgiving for the Bea Gaddy Foundation. That's 70 blankets or hoodies at 10 bucks/ea for the area homeless. That's a LOT of school supplies (or one microscope) for local schools.
I have not missed anything that money would buy. Seriously, try it! Embrace it! I know we set really really lofty difficult standards when we started this challenge. We've caved a little since then. But my personal savings alone in two weeks should get you stoked!
August 31, 2009
Cemetery Pic #124
Earlier this evening. . .d and sister D texting:
d: Trying to articulate thoughts on the cemetery pics so I don't come across as a morbid freak! LOL!
D: Wow, That's deep! Literally! Ha!
d: Hahahaha!! I might use that! Refreshing change from my typical shallowness. No?
(and that's where the hahaha's end because she told me stuff that was actually very kind and encouraging).
Cemetery Pics #123
What can we gain by sailing to the moon if we are not able to cross the abyss that separates us from ourselves? This is the most important of all voyages of discovery, and without it, all the rest are not only useless, but disastrous. Thomas Merton
I'm secretly squealing over this pic. I could look at it all day. I could just see a series of these pics over a sofa or bed or table. I find them thought provoking and inspirational and peaceful all at once. Double click - enlarge it. Do it, you know you want to!
Cemetery #122
We have what we seek, it is there all the time, and if we give it time, it will make itself known to us. Thomas Merton
Cemetery #121
We are so obsessed with doing that we have no time and no imagination left for being. As a result, men are valued not for what they are but for what they do or what they have - for their usefulness. Thomas Merton
For me, a cemetery is a place of deeply personal comfort and quiet. It's a place to reflect. I've been "away" from Merton in my thoughts for many months now but he oddly, always seems relevant. I felt a little closer to what Merton discusses - finding your authentic self - when I was in the cemetery, taking pics.
Cemetery #119
Death is someone you see very clearly with eyes in the center of your heart: eyes that see not by reacting to light, but by reacting to a kind of a chill from within the marrow of your own life
- Thomas Merton
Cemetery #116
Again, I wonder, who sculpted this? What was their life like? Who was the person it memorializes? What was their life like? It's beautiful.
Cemetery #108
I worry that some might be offended that I took photographs in a cemetery. I'm certainly not "deceased paparazzi" or anything. At first my inclination was to merely document what state the place was in. . .Then I realized the monuments and markers and even the over-growth was beautiful. . .And now I'm worried I'll be crawling around the cemetery at all hours to take photos. I love how quiet it is.
Cemetery #106
Facing southwest about 3:30. . .I wonder what a spectacular sunset might do to the monuments and markers? I wonder if anyone has ever wondered that? I wander in the cemetery for a few more pics before C tells me we must go as he didn't want to "chance getting locked in here. It's creepy."
I found it oddly comforting. I am odd. That is for certain.
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