Oh noooooo!!!

Dear Readers,

I'm sitting here trying to think of what to write and I find myself yelling at the TV that I'm watching while I'm on the internet.  I've got alot of passion going right now so I guess I should write about it.

Sad to say I'm watching the Bachelorette.  I should be studying Spanish or reading the Bible.  But no, it's Monday and I'm spending 2 hours on this nonsense. I mean really!

How do these people think they are in Love?  A few hours spent on a yacht that someone else paid for, or expensive trips around the world in 5 star hotels that these people will never afford, is not Love, and why do these people not get it?

I freak out every time they talk about their Relationship.  Just crazymaking!  A few hours spent together does NOT a Relationship make!

Good news is, at the end, Andi went to IA where the farmer lives and freaked out.  Where will I work?  What will I do?  Farmer told her she could be.... a wait for it --- housewife.  Sorry Andi, I think you are beautiful, sincere and appear to be a real Sweetheart, but honestly, you had that coming.

You NEVER should've let Brian go.  He LOVED you!  Hopefully he has already found the love of his life.  I really wish him well.  I'll watch the after the Bachelorette show just to see how he's doing. :)

Sad to say, I'll be watching hometowns, and most likely yelling at the TV.  Hopefully though, I will make better use of those 2 hours next week, but most likely I just won't be able to help myself again.

But then again, I just got a brainy idea and I Googled bachelorette spoilers.  I'm good with the guy she chose, so now I don't have to watch anymore.  Yippee!  Whew!

Doggie Selfie!

Dear Readers,
Today is June 27, Sunglasses day.
I could write about how important sunglasses are with regard to eye health, and I could educate you on UV rays and UV ratings on sunglasses and why all that stuff is important.  If you are old enough to be reading my blog you are old enough to know all this stuff already.  If not, you may want to play on Google for a little while and learn something new today.

Instead, being Friday, and for some of you it's been a long week.  So Sunday, June 29 is Camera day.  In honor of Camera day, I thought I'd share the photo below, from Baisden Live.  Hopefully it will lighten up your Friday, and get your weekend off to a laughing start.

Be kind to each other,
Laura

The Very Good Doctor, Dr. Good

If you have a love for animals, especially a soft spot for the injured and abused, you may want to check out www.homelesspetclubs.org.  I'm working with Dr.Michael Good on a project revolving around Homeless Pet Clubs and everyone involved is very excited about it.  It's still in the oven, not quite fully cooked yet, but we will let you know when dinner is on the table.

Homeless Pet Clubs are free, free, free.  What you do is sponsor an animal who is held at a shelter.  To sponsor an animal means to promote the animal in an effort to find it a forever home.  You promote the animal by simply telling it's story-being it's voice.  The shelter agrees not to put a sponsored animal down until it gets adopted.

Scouts, schools, business, military and communities all across the US have formed clubs and they are having fun and learning valuable life lessons and skills while saving the lives of many amazing animals who would otherwise be put down.

These clubs are great educational tools: They provide opportunities to develop skills in leadership, communication, marketing, advocacy and teamwork.  Club activities develop character and teachers report that from engaging in the clubs projects, meetings, and activities, students experience an increased sense of responsibility, achievement, and community involvement. 

Homeless Pet Clubs is an entity branching off of Homeless Pets Foundation.  Check out www.homelesspets.com to learn more about the foundation and all their rescue efforts through Town & Country Veterinary Clinic and the Underhound Railroad.

In perusing these websites you will quickly find Dr. Good is a caring, intelligent, hardworking man, who has dedicated his entire career to helping rescued animals and those who rescue them.  His team consists of an amazing group of employees, clients, and friends who's love for these animals shows in their hard work and commitment. I have worked side by side with these volunteers and am humbled by their dedication.

  

Please take a moment to visit the Homeless Pet websites, and don't snack too much, dinner will be ready soon, and I promise you will like it!

MePesky Miss Maxine's words of wisdom

Today I was looking for something informative to share and I came upon this:

MePesky Miss Maxine brings us today's message -

Words of Wisdom from a dog:

If you stare at someone long enough, eventually you will get what you want

Don't go out without ID

Be direct with people, let them know exactly how you feel

Be aware of when to hold your tongue and when to use it

Leave room in your schedule for a good nap

Always give people a good greeting - a cold nose in the crotch is always effective

When you do something wrong always take responsibility for it - (as soon as you're dragged out from under the bed)

If it's not wet and sloppy it's not a real kiss

We can't help it!

I know a few people who are going through personal issues.  Because I am their friend I try my best to help by offering support.  Although I try to be a good listener, I'm one of those people who when faced with a problem try to solve it.  I'm one of those people who give unsolicited advice in an effort to make it all better, or to nip it in the bud before it gets worse, or even as a preventative measure.  Please know that when people like me offer this unsolicited help it's because we really care about you, and honestly, we can't help but try to help!  Help is always given with the best of intentions, we mean well, we really do!

Oftentimes the help I offer is a suggestion of gratitude. There are a bazillion quotes on gratitude.  The one I chose for today is this:

As I stated, there are a bazillion quotes I could have chosen, but this one works well for today because it not only pertains to Gratitude, but I believe it crosses the line into other areas and aspects in our lives.  Hopefully someone really needed to see this today, and it helped them.  Maybe someone will file it away for future use.

Maybe not...but in any case, I just couldn't help but write this blog today.  As I said, I'm one of THOSE people!

There you have it,

Hug someone for me,

Laura

Kevin Costner & Jeopardy

Not long ago I was in Nashville, and a small crowd had gathered outside the back door of the Ryman.  They told me Kevin Costner was there with his band.  I could hear singing, and honestly, was thinking, "Geez, I hope he doesn't quit his daytime job!"

Anywho, when KC exited the theater I was able to get him to pose with me.  I never did get a photo with him even though he was patient during what felt like 10 minutes while my friend tried to get the camera to work.

Now, you may or may not think he is a good actor, but you must admit, he's had a pretty long acting career, and he has made a several blockbusters to offset a flop or two.
I happen to like him, and I like the fact that he keeps a low profile.  I don't know much about him because he isn't part of my entertainment while I'm line at the supermarket. Yes, I have no shame, my inquiring mind wants to know!

Anywho, while standing arm in arm with him, I believe I blurted out, "I love your movies!" It is by grace, and by grace alone that he didn't say something like, "Thank you, which is your favorite?"  In the comfort of my living room I can rattle off at least 10 of his movies in less than 10 seconds.  Standing with him, I couldn't name one of his movies if my life depended on it.  Unfortunately, this is how my brain works.

Oftentimes, I find myself on the computer at 6:30 pm and I turn on Jeopardy "America's Favorite Quiz Show" while I work.  This is my attempt to better myself, but instead of learning something I find myself focusing on how in awe I am of these people.  How do they retain all that information, and better yet, how are they able to access the stored information so quickly?  I am amazed  with the speed in which their brains work under pressure!  I am so proud of myself when I actually get an answer correct, especially when I beat the contestants.  But of course it is usually something like, "she was married and divorced from Prince Charles, she was known as the People's Princess, and if still alive she would be grandmum to baby George" as opposed to a question more in line with "William Sullivan retired from the Foreign Service in 1979, he was the last U.S. Ambassador to this country."

So tonight I am once again working and watching Jeopardy.  BTW, did you know in the 1950's the general public was getting  tired of game shows, making accusations about cheating against producers.  Popularity of game shows was waning and Merv Griffin was losing money.  While brainstorming with his wife on a plane, she suggested he provide the answers and have the contestants provide the questions.  The rest is history...

Thanks for listening! Be kind to each other, 

Laura

PS. Princess Diana and Iran