It's been a bad month in Philly for animals. Among other things, some stupid dude duct-taped a small gray tiger cat from neck to toes and left her to die. Thankfully, he didn't finish the job by covering her breathing apparatus, and someone called animal rescue, so she was saved.Here's the happy story, telling how "Sticky" was rehabbed and adopted by some kind family.This is the kind of thing
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The Counselors Are In
Found an interesting post over at Divine Caroline's blog about Rolling Dog Ranch, a great animal sanctuary we've mentioned on here before. But for those who haven't read about them, it's a great little refresher piece. Check out "Counselors Help Families Care for Their Disabled Pets." I think you'll dig it!
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Happy Birthday, Super Man.
Christopher Reeve, Actor and Activist, 1952-2004Today would have been Christopher Reeve's 57th birthday. Though I enjoyed the first Superman movie and his time-travel romance, "Somewhere In Time" (best part: the soundtrack), I can't say I was a huge fan of his film work.Oh, he was a good enough actor. But it was what he chose to do after he became paralyzed by a fall from a horse that I consider
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A Dragon Lives Forever...But Not So, Little Girls
Mary Travers, 1936-2009Late last night, just before shutting down my computer, I learned I had lost someone who was very important in my early life.Mary Travers, one-third of the trio "Peter, Paul and Mary," left us yesterday. She had battled leukemia for years, and I'm glad she's no longer suffering. But oh, how I will miss her, and them together.PP&M's music is THE soundtrack to my childhood,
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Of Great Redeeming Value
After the wrenching story of Edwina and my subsequent rant, I want to share with you something my dear friend Sandy sent me. Somehow my friends always know when to show up in my life, and I am so incredibly thankful. Please enjoy the healing of this video -- I hope it has a similar effect on you. :)
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Okay, I just can't even stand this...
WARNING: ANGRY FEMINIST RANT. Today's is not a happy post. You may wanna skip this one.--My new cyber-friend, Dusty Rainbolt (yes, it's her real name - wish mine was something interesting like that!), sent me a FaceBook invitation to join her "Helping Edwina" cause. I checked it out and it made me absolutely, physically ill late last night.It's another example of a sick, twisted human willfully
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TRIUMPH! A Tale of Many Cities
Thanks for all the feedback on my Aug. 31st post about Molly and all the sweet critters that have been helped with their own set of wheels. I got a great suggestion from Khyra the Siberian Husky (and sometimes her mom) not to forget about Triumph, another husky who has absolutely earned her name by coming through the most amazing of difficult circumstances with flying colors. So I want to share
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