Remember the Innocent

Especially in this time of TOO MUCH (too much food, too many gifts, too much company, too many ornaments, etc.), we have a responsibilty to protect and care for the innocent beings in our world. In keeping with that thought, our local animal shelter is in dire need of items to help care for the homeless animals. Please, if you are interested in donating an item, leave a comment on this blog and we'll work it out. God bless you! And Happy Thanksgiving.

1. Wet or dry cat and dog food
2. Cat Toys (no dog toys)
3. Cat Bedding
4. Old Towels, sheets, blankets, pillows
5. Shelves
6. Cat and Dog Treats
7. Dog Leashes
8. Donations to spay and neuter
9. Vinyl flooring for cat cages
10. Can openers
11. Scoops
12. Litter box scoops
13. Stainless steel or ceramic dishes
14. Cat dishes
15. Catnip
16. Tuna fish or hot dogs
17. Cat litter
18. Plastic or metal forks, spoons, and knives
19. Cat Furniture
20. Scratching posts
21. Used TVs
22. Used radios
23. Anything else you can't use
24. Volunteers

Dead Bird Causes Public Breakdown

So, I go to a local convenience store to get a cup of coffee to bring to the office. While standing in line to pay, the cashier yells that there is a little bird that flew into the window and is now lying in front of the door twitching. A guy moves it with his foot to get it out of the way.

I leave with my coffee and I see the bird. He is still alive but unable to move. I get my glasses case and with the help of a nice guy named Jim, move him to a non-traffic area. We stand there and watch the poor bird struggle, knowing that he will die soon. So I begin to sob. Loudly. People going in and out of the store are looking at me with alarm. Jim counsels me, telling me not to worry and that this is nature. I agreed, thanked him and left, still sobbing.

I am still sickened by this and want to go back and rescue this bird, knowing full well that I can't. So that's how my Monday started.

MTV VMAs

It's the "R" word again. Racism. But wait...is it racism if a black man makes a statement, during a white girl's acceptance speech, that a black woman's work was the "best in the world"? Or would it be racism if a white guy interrupted a black girl to tell the audience about a white woman's video? Seems to me that the people who scream the "R" word are the most racist. Why is it only racism when it suits people? Why is racism a continued excuse?

One day we'll get it right. Till then, kudos to Beyonce' for her class, Taylor for her grace, Russell for his tactful humor, and shame on Kanye.