What a lucky duck!

Quack, quack said the duck. After he flew himself to the vet with a broken leg. This is a great story. You gotta love a smart duck.

A Good Man

At 18
He was,
Young and energetic,
Eager to start a new life,
Bright and diligent.

At 50
He had,
Aged well,
Traveled the world,
Endured pain and suffering.

At 75
He is,
Wise and generous,
Rich with experience,
And enjoying a good life.

Fla. man storms onto school bus after children bully his disabled daughter | syracuse.com

Bravo! I don’t blame this man one bit! I don’t think he should have apologized for it either. What’s a parent to do when the school system won’t do anything about his child being victimized? And a disabled child at that!!!!!!!!!!!!!  More parents need to stand up and strike fear into these children’s hearts. I know that not every child on the bus was responsible for the cruel acts and he knew that too.  A parent has to do what a parent has to do. It’s true if a child can not trust that their parents will take care of them when there is no one else to defend them then who should they turn too? Three cheers for you Mr. Jones. You deserve it. Well done.

Fla. man storms onto school bus after children bully his disabled daughter | syracuse.com.

Miss Kitty says hello everyone

She is my sweet baby cat.

Tai chi eases fibromyalgia symptoms, study finds – Yahoo! News

Tai chi eases fibromyalgia symptoms, study finds – Yahoo! News.

For anyone who thinks Fibromyalgia is all in the head, I hope they get it. If  Tai chi helps great, but stretching is one of the most difficult things for someone with Fibromyalgia to do. For all who try, good luck and best wishes. I will give it a try myself. So far I have found that the anti-depressant Cymbalta is the only thing that relieves the intense and crippling muscle strains and pain.

Bull jumps out of ring, terrorizes crowd in Spain – Y! Sports Blogs – Yahoo! Sports

Bull jumps out of ring, terrorizes crowd in Spain – Y! Sports Blogs – Yahoo! Sports.

Why would anyone find this surprising? You endlessly torture an animal just for fun, put it through all of that pain and fear for entertainment and think it’s ok to do so.  I say BRAVO! for the bull. It’s about time.

Birthday wish granted: Fort Mill girl, 8, helps Humane Society pets | The Herald – Rock Hill, SC

This little girl is a  hero!   An animal hero.  I challenge everyone who reads this to have the same kind of birthday party, young or old.

Birthday wish granted: Fort Mill girl, 8, helps Humane Society pets | The Herald – Rock Hill, SC.

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/

There is no gray area when it comes to animal abuse.

Speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.  Help the downtrodden, find the lost, feed the hungry.  It applies to the animals also.  People can help themselves animals cannot.

Italian Vogue’s oil-spill themed photo shoot: thought-provoking or tasteless? – Fashion + Beauty on Shine

They might have been trying to make a good point but I don’t really think a fashion magazine is the right place.  It doesn’t entice me to read the (fashion) magazine for it’s intended purpose.  Everything has a time and place.

Italian Vogue’s oil-spill themed photo shoot: thought-provoking or tasteless? – Fashion + Beauty on Shine.