Feed the birds.

With all of this snow, ice and cold I think the birds would appreciate a little extra help. Besides it’s a great way to recycle scraps instead of throwing them in the trash. I took these oranges out and stuck them onto the bare branches of a shrub where the birds hang out. It looks kind of silly but oh well.

Fish please!

Maybe you have seen this or maybe you haven’t. Even if you have I’m sure you’ll want too see it again. It’s so adorable. It looks as if the penguin is being well taken care of and is happy. I sure hope so. She must miss creatures of her own kind though. And all of that walking on those tiny little legs!

This 10-year-old King Penguin was rescued from a fisherman’s line and refused to leave after he was healed. He was adopted by a family in a small town in Japan and became a beloved pet who has his own personal air-conditioned cold room. Lala is so smart – he walks to the fish store with his little backpack to shop for fresh fish every day.

http://www.flixxy.com/pet-penguin-goes-shopping.htm

Christmas Parade 2010

I haven’t been to our parade in many years. It was never worth it too sit out in the cold. It was really cold this morning but I had so much fun! My grandson was so cute and sweet calling out merry christmas to everyone and waving. There were lots of beauty queens and handsome firemen. Only three marching bands. Two of which are National (?) Champions.

More later. Hope you are all enjoying the holidays!

I’m totally shocked, but thrilled

because I knitted this hat! I thought I would never move beyond simple scarves!

Rabbit Running on the Plains

How it feels to be an ill treated dog.

I was separated from my mom when I was very young and spent months in a small cage in a cold, hard room. Then one day you came along and took me home with you. I was so happy. Finally, I thought, I was going to be part of a family and be loved and cherished.

Instead, you tied me to a tree outside and gave me a tiny house to live in. I would see you every other evening when you’d bring me some food and water. For the rest of the days and nights I was alone with no one to spend time with and no one to curl up next to. The summers were so hot and the winters were unbearably cold. Frustration and boredom became my existence.

Then, one day, you untied me and took me for a ride in your car. I was so happy to finally be free; thrilled to see something other than your back yard. I hung my head out the window and my ears flapped in the wind. Then you stopped the car and let me out. I was jumping up and down with excitement over the unexpected adventure that we were about to have together. But when I turned, you were back in the car speeding off down the road.

I didn’t know where I was or how to get home, so I sat there beside the road knowing you would come back soon. Two days later I was hungry thirsty and cold so I decided to start looking for someone to help me. I came upon some houses, but the people yelled at me to go away. I didn’t know what else to do so I walked back down the road toward where you left me. Then I heard a car coming. I was sure it was you coming back to get me. But the car was going fast. It knocked me into the ditch and kept going. Now I can’t move. Something is terribly wrong. I’m so scared, hungry, cold, alone, and now in terrible pain.

Why did you leave me like this? I just wanted a chance to be your best friend. I would have been so loyal. I would have been your protector. I would have given anything for just a little of your love and attention. I must have done something very bad to deserve this but I can’t imagine what it was. Please come get me. I’m… so… tired..

By Doug and Linda

This is a link to my friend Doug’s blog where he has posted the story with different photos.  Beware, the photos are heartbreaking.  If you can view them without feeling very sad or even crying then there is something very wrong with you. http://strandedalien.wordpress.com/