Category: Commentary and Contemplation

Photo of a golden doodle

Brodie wants Lulu to visit the White House

Published on by Lucas Pam4 Comments

Transition…the transition of one sitting president to the president-elect taking the position of POTUS 2017 began this morning.  Regardless of party…regardless of political opinions…these two men came together in a fine way…they both agreed…we all can make our world a better place…united.

Having said that…with goldenness in my heart..read about Lulu.  She is a golden doodle therapy dog who helps folks with the grieving process…by just simply being there.  Grieving takes on many forms…not just in death but also during times of immense change…not knowing what to expect.  The golden in me thinks Lulu and dogs like her could help many peeps during this transition period.

Paws up and many blessing on Lulu.

Meet Lulu the funeral home therapy dog – TODAY.com

 

 

A happy running dog

Brodie gets close and licks your ear

Published on by Lucas Pam5 Comments

The golden in me wants to get close to you, lean on you…maybe lick one of your ears.  See dogs are really good at knowing human upset…good at reading your emotions…good at feeling your unhappiness…feeling your joy.

So…please allow me to move in on you if you are working through some feelings…some emotions related to the outcome of our presidential election last night.  I was with my people and although I didn’t understand…I read the room and moved into my humans…giving my golden self to my good peeps.  I never miss an opportunity to get pets…if you read the researched article…science “has no clue” how a dog’s brain works…but I get it…we just need ya and you need us.

We all need each other…

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/02/21/280640267/how-dogs-read-our-moods-emotion-detector-found-in-fidos-brain

Every vote counts, get out and vote

Golden Brodie researches a good chuckle for donkeys and elephants

Published on by Lucas Pam10 Comments

As we approach the “end game” on November 8th some peeps out there have drawn…what I’ll call silly conclusions about sizing up the voters…Perhaps because this is nail-biting time, getting off of the fence time…voter fatigue time…don’t know what else to do with myself time…loose your mind time…turn off that sponsored campaign ad time.  Read this and have a golden chuckle…we could all use some levity right now…

  • Donkeys prefer vanilla ice cream
  • Elephants prefer chocolate ice cream
  • Donkeys are a thriving species
  • Elephants are an endangered species
  • Popular Donkey Car: Toyota Prius
  • Popular Elephant Car: Dodge Ram 1500
  • Donkeys prefer living in cities
  • Elephants prefer living in the country
  • Donkeys prefer veggie-burgers
  • Elephants prefer hamburgers
  • Donkeys like cats
  • Elephants like dogs
  • Donkeys want good paying jobs
  • Elephants want good paying jobs
  • Donkeys want the best education possible
  • Elephants want the best education possible
  • Donkeys want to feel safe and be safe
  • Elephants want to feel safe and be safe
  • Donkeys want what’s best for our country
  • Elephants want what’s best for our country

…in the end we share more than is realized…go vote…you’ll only regret what you don’t do…paws up!

 

References:

https://www.redfin.com/blog/2016/07/republicans-are-more-likely-to-own-homes-and-other-true-cliches.html

http://time.com/4400706/republican-democrat-foods/

https://priceonomics.com/do-republicans-and-democrats-drive-different-types/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/democrat-republican-differences-lifestyle_us_56e979fee4b0b25c918406e0

Napoleon Bonaparte on his rearing horse

Brodie yaps on about meeting a Waterloo

Published on by Lucas Pam5 Comments

Heard this name the other day…Made a golden point to read up about Napoleon Bonaparte…seems this larger than life tactical, conquering guy who became an emperor… who conquered much of Europe in the early 19th century…experienced continuing success at building his empire…and then…he meet his Waterloo?!…What is that??…Well, it’s the thing that one of the candidates for POTUS 2017 will be owning after all the votes are in and counted on November 8th.  Hard fought on both sides…both candidates had their moments of seeming unbeatable…but now the waters are cresting…running freely and there is no stopping the outcome…history in the making.

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”  Buddha

…now that is a golden thought.

 

Elephants and donkeys in the same boat

Brodie opined, shifted then sifted then the leak

Published on by Lucas Pam3 Comments

Reflecting here… what have we learned during this presidential campaign for POTUS term 2017-20??!…I must admit that my golden confusion has stayed with me through this whole process…Let me share…I consistently opined that my golden outlook kept me square in the middle…no right…no left…in the center, mid, midway…try to do that sometime…it’s quite the challenge.  I endeavored  to uplift all elephants and donkeys…I focused on the facts…sometimes with drool comments…excuse me… droll comments.  There was never a leak coming from me…until today, however…I could not help this…My thoughts took me to the day after the election…November 9th…the day after…and I leaked.  I realized that I must prepare myself…either way…I must lay golden ground work thoughts for the next administration…donkey or elephant.  Hopefully, many folks will also formulate their feelings and thoughts and go for the gold…rise above and help our country move forward…for the good…for the nation…for the same boat.

Golden Retriever with a Golden Retriever carved pumpkin

Brodie cautions -No creepy clowning around

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Yeah…scary Halloween clowns are not the good look this year… due to the creepy clowns that keep surfacing throughout the United States and now into Europe…Germany has announced “zero tolerance” for the creepy clowns.  So…sweet clowns give us laughs through their kindness and innocense…but these creepy clowns have crossed over the spirit of this 2,000 year old autumn celebration.

Be safe this Halloween and have a golden trick or treat.

 

Check out the article that appeared in The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/10/29/germany-announces-zero-tolerance-policy-against-creepy-clowns-ahead-of-halloween/

Waving American flag with bold black letters: VOTE

Brodie drops “The List” for Election Day

Published on by Lucas Pam9 Comments

Amazing that over 10 million elephants and donkeys have already voted for their POTUS….as of October 29th…and November 8 is drawing near..the drop dead date…the final…the closing bell…the bottom-line…the jig will be up date.  So, I put together a golden list for your consideration…for those of you who are choosing to vote in a traditional manner…voting on THE DAY in your assigned polling place.  Remember that I am a dog and therefore cannot vote…but this would be my list to follow if I could…

  • Rise early and consume a healthy breakfast.  Avoid doubling down on anything…that’s over… and by all means “avoid any challenges such as “I triple-dog dare you to vote for ….Stand firm even if you feel the ground rocking under your paws…sorry feet.
  • Be sure to bring your Rabies Certificate…my bad… State Driver’s License.
  • Greet all donkeys and elephants who are working the entrance and exit polling.  Greet all who are running the voting process.  Grab some good karma while waiting.
  • Hear no evil, speak no evil, see no evil while waiting in the voting line.
  • Do not take a selfie while voting.  If you have a child/children, take them…lovely teaching moment.
  • Remember loose lips sink ships.  Keep it to yourself.
  • And finally, do not procrastinate… as we all know this can possibly lead to blocked bowel syndrome.
  • Vote and proudly wear your sticker.
  • Do not chase your tail…forgive me… don’t pace the floor during the returns.
Brodie never misses an opportunity to share his golden thoughts

Brodie takes you to a point

Published on by Lucas Pam3 Comments

So what is the point at this point of the presidential election process…voting for the next president of the USA…voting for your member of the House of Representatives…voting for your state senator…

Well, this little guy Oblio with his dog Arrow have been around since 1971…watch and see how everyone and everything has had a point forever…so long ago…so many points that few listen!?!…the thems…theys…hes…the shes…especially if the point is not on their point.

Give yourself 10 sweet golden moments and get a another point going.  Lots of messages in this point.

Vote

 

 

Brodie, the politically motivated golden retriever prepares for election 2016

Brodie gives you a list…

Published on by Lucas Pam13 Comments

My golden self likes lists…a list gets right to it…I remember orderly… short thoughts …a list is easy on my golden vocabulary…So here’s your list for daily reference as we prepare to get out and vote…

  • the wind is in your face if you stick your head out of the car window…ears flapping
  • some want to drain a swamp?…with their vote
  • there are 412 doors and 147 windows in the White House
  • Abe Lincoln said, “I destroy my enemy when I make him my friend.”
  • the White House has 50 Chemex coffee makers etched with the presidential seal
  • most want the best for USA…what is the best?
  • On November 8 the White House Bowling Alley will be vacant?
  • Blue and Red make purple?
  • Your health is everything…so is your care
  • Saying and doing are two different things
  • Golden thoughts…kind remarks…make the day

Read, ponder, vote

 

Desert dunes

The story stays in Vegas…Brodie goes golden on Chris

Published on by Lucas Pam7 Comments

The last of the three presidential debates is Wednesday, October 19 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. ET….commercial free.  That’s right…no breaks…little relief…Twitter fingers a go-go…Chris Wallace from the FOX Network is the appointed anchor…all alone…unassisted… he will handle the two candidates…all seems poised to watch Chris take this event into a new dimension of no fooling around…staying on task…no more bobbing and weaving…shucking and jiving…just blunt and tough questions… Mr. Wallace has my golden vote of confidence…Power Up Chris…Place Your Bets!!!…What happens in Vegas has no intention of staying in Vegas.  Paws Up!