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7/30/2007 7:03 amLast Read: |
..........The story of Zoey, the five-pound Chihuahua that ran between her masters' grandson and a striking rattlesnake, saving his life ( The Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald, Masonville, CO, July 26, 2007), was emailed to me on Friday. As I sat reading her story, I thought about how often we take these innocent beings and the great contributions they make to our lives for granted. Buddy will lie contentedly beside my chair for hours as I do the mending, talk on the phone, send snail-mail birthday cards or what not, but the instant I get up to move to this computer (and he knows the minute my hand touches the footrest lever whether I'm coming here or going on a quick errand somewhere else in the house), he gets up and moves to his mat in the bedroom. Somehow, I'm no longer 'with him' once the glowing screen absorbs my attention. When Lola was here (She's been relocated to the family's home across town, to live with Paul's brother, Adam. Lola and Adam have a history of a good friendship and the adjustment has been a smooth one. Buddy still gets restless and goes looking for her though. He whines and has to be comforted when he fails to find her, still.), she could tell immediately, whether I was coming in from the yard, the kitchen, just getting up on a Saturday morning ~ the circumstances didn't matter ~ Lady Lola, the Queen of Cool always knew about five seconds ahead of time when I was headed for the computer. She then came over and jumped onto her perch atop the chair back so that she could tickle the back of my neck with her tail as I work. I miss her company as much as Buddy does. A friend of mine back in Memphis had a parakeet. Petey was as friendly and playful as a puppy. He used to ride around on the bow of my glasses whenever I'd visit. He'd also 'talk' for and tolerate the attentions of Becky's lively grandchildren, but when he grew tired, he'd retreat to his cage and close the door. Once he did that, you'd best leave him in peace because a finger that came within reach after that was going to get pinched! It amazes me how much they know and how little we know about how much they know, but I am not amazed by the love they engender, the joy they bring, that caressing them lowers blood pressure, eases stress and comforts the heart. I feel great pity for those souls so sere and barren that they 'hate' the animals who were put here to teach us so much. Have you hugged your pet today? I made it before midnight ~ at least by PDT, I did! Hagitha oOo...oOo...oOo...oOo...oOo...oOo...oOo...oOo...oOo...oOo...oOo The Purpose of a Dog - from a 4 yr. old's perspective Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for the four-year old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why." Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. He said, "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life - like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?" The four- year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long." "Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast Thou ordained strength..." ~ Psalms 8:2 (KJV) Never lose a holy curiosity.  Albert Einstein TheHag
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8/1/2007 7:29 am |
 One thing's a lead pipe cinch, TH, this is one reality show no one can accuse them of 'faking' ~ computer simulations, yes, so that their challenges can be clearly understood. Keeps me on the edge of my seat! Trisha16 You came a visitin' too soon after I'd posted the 'place holder', Trisha! I'm glad you found the latter post pleasing.  Yes, Karen, I learned the 'double vitamin' trick from our district manager when my husband and I were doing direct sales for Senior FriendFinder Products. We were students working two jobs each, behind the wheel at all hours. Staying healthy and alert was essential and that 'trick' has stood me in good stead ere since. msladybug100 Absolutely! I couldn't even handle being in the cab, listening to that ice cracking, creaking and shifting under a 37 ton load. No, no! Honey, not this child! Thanks for the visit friends! C'ya on yer blogs! Elsie Never lose a holy curiosity. Albert Einstein TheHag
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7/31/2007 1:58 pm |
The one thing I miss most about my cat Sissie is when she would come up onto my lap and then ease her way up to my chest area and lay. I could feel her pressing in to me as if she just couldn't get enough of the feel of me against her.
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7/31/2007 4:35 am |
AH, this whole blog made me feel good. Thank you, H.! I intend to live forever -- so far, so good.
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7/30/2007 8:44 pm |
I Reserve the Right ..........to post a blog later today: after Buddy and I have walked, we've had breakfast and I get the laundry started. I need a double-shot of vitamins this morning. I was up laaaate last night watching Ice Road Truckers . Now, friends and neighbors, this is MY idea of a reality show! Giggles, grins and more before midnight, if all goes according to plan! Wishing you a happy Monday and a great week! Hagitha Never lose a holy curiosity. Albert Einstein TheHag
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7/30/2007 12:56 pm |
Elsie, I also saw the ice trucker story. Pretty scary stuff to me.....
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7/30/2007 12:09 pm |
Double vitamins huh? for me it was a double shot of espresso with coffee! That got my motor running  Ice Road Truckers? sounds interesting.Elsie, as far as I'm concerned you can post a blog anytime you want! 
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7/30/2007 9:30 am |
"Giggles, grins and more before midnight, if all goes according to plan!" Well? Did all go according to plan?  Don't leave us flappin' in the breeze , Miz Hagitha!You made me smile. I intend to live forever -- so far, so good.
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7/30/2007 9:00 am |
Yes Elsie,I saw that Ice Trucker show. They could not pay me enough to do what they are doing. Typical Monday around here. Had to drag myself to the "Y",lead feet,the works. Double vitamins huh? Hope it works. This is just a personal opinion, but life is more fun if you can find time to laugh. 
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