Words carry more than a definition
Words carry feelings
Month: May 2017
Brodie’s History Nuggets: old is new again?!
Stop, look and golden listen…there is not a day that goes by that I do not hear about fake news…fake news on this side…fake news from that side…fake news rolling in the middle…
Just want you to know that fake news was alive and well during George Washington‘s time. That’s right…I mean that is correct…General George Washington experienced slander through forged letters that attempted to undermine his commitment to winning the Revolutionary War and freeing the colonies from the heavy and oppressive rule of King George III. Interesting that these slanders seem to have been an inside job from a Loyalist, who fled to England and died there. But even more interesting, Gen. Washington went on to become President Washington, the first president of the United States of America. Now that was a genuine golden beginning…
Uncomplicated thoughts: Self-acceptance
Embrace what you can do
Embrace what you can not do
Both present a path
self-acceptance…the ability to love yourself unconditionally, no matter what traits and flaws exist.
Brodie barks about dogs going to 9-5
You might not like going to your work…getting up…commuting…commuting back…then get up and do it again. Well, I gotta tell you dogs see it this way…many do not like watching their owners get up…unhappy…sucking on a cup of coffee…then walking at the dog-poop pace…then closing the door behind them… so the work day can begin…staying & waiting for the door to open. It’s a lonely drag for dogs. So, here comes the U.S. Department of Interior…(Mind you I am not a political creature.)…wanting to allow their employees…on Fridays…to bring their dog to work! It’s a trial…its a let us see if this helps create a “happy” department!!! How golden cool is that?!
So, get out of the way…pour me some java…get the poop thing going and off WE go! Nobody left at home to see that door close. Paws up on this one.
Why allowing dogs in the office is a good idea.
Uncomplicated Thoughts: Give
Reach out
Haiku: Chipper Chipmunk
Tiny furry stripes
Speedy and industrious
camouflaged critter
Haiku by PamelaWLucas 5/7/17
Brodie brings golden affection to Honor and Glory
The retriever in me is real. This manifests itself in me daily…I gather my tattered dog toys and present them to folks. I get sticks and bring them home…I love to have something in my mouth…but you can forget that something being a bird. Field trained Goldens are excellent at retrieving gamebirds…but not this dude. I golden love birds…all kinds of birds and today especially the American Bald Eagle.
In Washington, DC months ago…a pair of eagles made their huge nest to raise their two eaglets at the National Arboretum…in the tall trees. Mr. President and First lady have been attentive and giving parents…adored and observed daily by the Metro population. Their babies, originally called DC4 and DC5 have now been given their names…after 30,000 ballots were cast. Honor is a female. Glory’s sex is not known.
So…as Francis of Assisi said…”All praise is yours, all glory, all honor, and all blessings.” All blessings and good life wishes for these amazing birds.
Golden Brodie digs on the mulch beds
Dogs like to dig…at least this dog does. So, heads up to all on the mulch issue. Yeah, it seems that certain mulch types are toxic to dogs. Read on if this is something you need to know to keep your pooch safe.
And while you’re here, check out why dogs dig and how to help manage this.
Golden thoughts: Help manage dog-gone habits and safety first.
Uncomplicated Thoughts: Abandoned
Looking out gives a different perspective
than when looking in.
Inspiring photo taken by Angela Bowling in an abandoned garnet mine near Asheville, NC 5/17
Uncomplicated thoughts: Shakespeare Quote
the meaning of life is to find your gift.
the purpose of life is to give it away.
William Shakespeare
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