February 2017 – Page 2 – heartclosetblog

Haiku: Empty House

Published on February 20, 2017 by Lucas Pam8 Comments

Snug bird space ready
Shoppers come daily to view
Moving in come spring

Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 2/20/17

Photo by PamelaWLucas 2/20/17

Uncomplicated thoughts: Good morning

Published on February 18, 2017 by Lucas Pam8 Comments

Sunny morning rise in New Orleans, LA.

Photos by PamelaWLucas 2/17/17

Brodie discovers a true dog and horse lover- #1

Published on February 15, 2017 by Lucas Pam2 Comments

So…here comes President’s Day and of course, my golden retriever research has taken me to a spot in history that celebrates not just #1…but the fact that George Washington loved dogs and horses.

Painting of George Washington in battle uniform sitting his saddle on the back of his horse "Old Blueskin" — Painting of George Washington on the back of Old Blueskin

His favorite horse was Nelson, a chestnut with a white blaze…a steady stead…unflappable during Revolutionary War gunfire. Then there was Old Blueskin who was a high-handed gray…oh you know Blueskin…you’ve seen very famous paintings of “The Father of Our Nation” on the back of the gray.

#1, loved dogs so much… after loosing a hard fought battle to the British…his aide-to-camp, Alexander Hamilton brought him a small dog found on the battlefield. The dog wore a collar showing General Howe as the owner…the owner who had just defeated the fighting Americans. George…with haste…hand wrote a note to Howe and sent it along with the dog…safely returning the four-legged friend to the victor. What a golden guy!!!

Still more dog love…well GW raised hounds and it is thought that he perfected the breed of the American Hound.

My dog paws are celebrating President’s Day by reading on about GW and his love for our country…and his animals. Golden wishes to you.

Haiku: Winter Pear

Published on February 15, 2017 by Lucas Pam5 Comments

Desert winter pear

Prickly morning shadows

Desert sun rising

Haiku by PamelaWLucas 2/15/17

Photo by PamelaWLucas, Vail, AZ 1/17

Haiku: Clean Water

Published on February 14, 2017 by Lucas Pam3 Comments

Understand the need
Team with nature to conserve
Every precious drop

Haiku poem: PamelaWLucas 2/14/17

Pixy photo

Abstract of a little girl waving goodbye to her heart balloon

Uncomplicated thoughts: Goodbye

Published on February 13, 2017 by Lucas Pam6 Comments

The final goodbye takes the heart.

Photo from Pixby

Golden Retriever Brodie with this golden Valentine Dog

Golden Brodie finds the first Valentine in Jail?

Published on February 13, 2017 by Lucas Pam8 Comments

WARNING: DO NOT GIVE CHOCOLATE TO DOGS…it’s makes DOGS SICK! Thank you…Now continue….

Here’s a quick tidbit about St. Valentine’s Day…it’s not just a day to send chocolates and cards…it’s a celebration of a priest during the 3rd Century… named Valentine who stood up against a powerful Roman Emperor. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

So, as an imprisoned priest, Valentine sent the first “Valentine” from behind bars to a woman he loved..he wrote to her “From Your Valentine”….and so we continue.

Dogs can’t send cards but we sure will do our best to spread joy and happiness on this most red day. What a golden Saint and what a golden celebration! Happy St. Valentine’s Day! Paws up…and please don’t give dogs chocolate!