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Supreme Court Ruling: Strip-Searches Allowed for Any Arrest
Posted by doggonedmysteries
They have got to be kidding! This opens the door for gross abuse of power! As a woman I find this ruling frightening.
Does anyone else find this ruling scary as hell?
This is oh, so wrong on oh,so many levels. Our individual rights are being whittled away on a daily basis. Do we dare ask what is next?
Here’s your sign…
Posted by doggonedmysteries
While walking in the Rose Gardens last week I had finally remembered to pocket a few dog cookies for the various dogs that we see there. Funny, we only came across three dogs this time.
However, while talking to one dog’s owner, whose dog was not on a leash may I add, I had to bite my tongue a few times. He asked me if I had dogs. I said yes and then he asked why wasn’t I walking them in the park.
“My female isn’t good with other dogs since one attacked her. My male has started to back up her attitude. I dare not walk them where people let their dogs run loose. They are not good with other dogs.”
He replied, “Yeah, I know what you mean a couple of big dogs attacked my dog and chased him home once.”
No, people, he did NOT get it!!! Here’s your sign sir.
I hope you all have a good one!
Posted in Dog related
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Disability, Dog humor, Doggoned, Dogs, Multiple Sclerosis, Rescue Dogs, Writer
Baby steps
Posted by doggonedmysteries
No we haven’t added any kids to the house. I mean taking baby steps to get things back to a semblance of normal around here. If you could ever call our household normal.
I decided to give away a bunch of glassware this weekend. I feel the need to pare down the clutter. I figure that once I get the clutter down, it won’t take as much effort to clean the house. I pray that this is not wishful thinking.
I think we might even have a yard sale this summer so I can clean out the attic and basement. Why hold on to so much we know we’ll never drag out of there to use ever again?
However, before I do a yard sale I need to toss out the useless junk that has also accumulated in those areas. I don’t think my garbage men are going to be very happy with me over the months to come.
You all have a good one!
Decompression Day!
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Everyone should have at least one day a week where they turn off the phone, shut down the computer, and decompress. Maybe all this being connected 24/7 has a lot to do with road rage, escalating violence, and a lack of manners.
In honor of my baby sister, I declare April the 13th (anniversary of her death) Decompression Day!!! For 8 hours–24 if you are retired, or if you have to work– from the time you leave work for the day until you go to bed, turn off your phones, get off the computer, turn off the TV, and decompress. Go for a walk. Play with the dog. Do something you enjoy that isn’t connected to electronics.
You will be amazed at how being disconnected for a day will make you feel less stressed.
Pass this on we could start a movement!
You all have a good one!
Posted in In memory of...
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Family, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer, Writing
Patty’s turn to write
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Mom said I could write today’s blog. She was too tired to think straight.
Gavin thinks I should write about food, but that’s all he ever thinks about. I want to write about all the bullies like me that someone rescues. Mom and Dad rescued me and I think that’s important.
We have many friends on Facebook that are rescues. Lil Bit and Tugg are two of them. They had a much rougher start than I did. We Bullies are made of tough stuff and more often than not we bounce back from the worst of circumstances. Those two certainly have.
I was lucky. I was what Mommy calls a dump off. Some man had imported me from Budapest Romania so he could breed Bullies. He got a boy Bullie from Oklahoma too. I didn’t like the boy Bullie much and the man decided I was too much trouble. Mom ran the Lehigh Valley Bull Terrier Club rescue at the time and he brought me to her. She says he was supposed to bring my papers and shot records and stuff but he never did come back with them.
At first I didn’t like Gavin very much, but he was nice to me except when I stole his bones. Mommy says she had planned to place me in a home but since Gavin’s Auntie Sadie died, he was lonely for another Bullie and she and Dad decided that maybe I should stay.
That was almost eight years ago and I am still happy here. I love my Mommy and Daddy and my bratty big brother Gavin.
Posted in Dog related
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Doggoned, Dogs, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Rescue Dogs, Writer
I keep walking
Posted by doggonedmysteries
G doesn’t go walking in the wind since her cataract surgery. Annie and I had a great walk in a brisk 45 degree, windy day. Although I thoroughly enjoyed it, I was very glad to get home to hot cup of coffee. Gone was the warm weather of last week.
The strong winds grabbed most of the flowers from the magnolia tree and threw them on the ground. We’re almost knee-deep in petals now.
The chilly weather screamed for a substantial dinner. The Curmudgeon and I enjoyed low-fat cheese ravioli smothered in a heart smart sauce.
Gavin and Patty seemed disappointed that yesterday wasn’t as warm as the days we’ve had lately.
You all have a good one!
Posted in healthy living
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Lost Girl is doomed
Posted by doggonedmysteries
It never fails, whenever I really, really LOVE a TV show, it invariably is canceled. Therefore, since I really, really LOVE Lost Girl, you can be certain the cancellation of the show is imminent.
I love the originality of the show, the writing is crisp and terrific, the characters are beyond excellent. I’ve heard some of the greatest lines ever come from this show. This can only mean the death knell is not far behind.
Of course this show is not for everyone. However, for me it’s one of the best to come along in years.
You all have a good one.
Posted in Favorite TV shows
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Family, Life, Lost Girl, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer, Writing
Verizon does a bait and switch
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Don’t be fooled when you get a letter in the mail from them that tells you since they are switching everyone over to Fios You really should go and change your bundle. Hey, we’ll give it to you for 59.99!
Liars! When it comes up 74.99 that is not 59.99 am I right? I questioned this and suddenly was on chat with someone from customer service. They tried to convince me that I should go ahead and order it and then call the company on Monday about the price difference.
I wasn’t born yesterday. I did NOT ‘buy’ the bundle change, instead I backed out of the page, told the customer service person what I thought of the company and their bait and switch tactics, and left the chat.
I am now going to begin shopping for another internet and phone service–I might even go through my Cable company and to heck with the phone companies altogether.
Posted in Scams
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Family, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Updates, or things to write about when I can’t think of anything to write about…
Posted by doggonedmysteries
So the roofer is almost finished with the garage roof at the Mil’s house. I hope this means we can put it on the market soon. I haven’t done anything over there since the heart attack.
I still need to get the last two pieces of furniture out of that house and over to my house. We haven’t had any luck finding helpers. I’d be willing to trade a large Lane cedar chest for help in moving the two items and clearing the attic.
I keep hoping that the elves and faeries will have taken care of everything that needs taking care of over there. I really don’t want anything else to do with it.
You all have a good one.
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Disability, Doggoned, Family, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Park pictures
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Posted in healthy living
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Doggoned, Gardens, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Walking, Writer, Writing
May conference is getting here fast
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Today I filled out my Pennwriters conference registration form and paid for it. I am almost ready for May to get here.
I have begun to create some baskets to donate. I plan to shop for a dress–yes, I am going to attend the banquet this year. I wouldn’t miss Hank for the world.
I’ve started putting leftovers in the freezer in containers that The Curmudgeon can heat in the microwave for dinners while I am gone. I’ve arranged to have friends check on him and the dogs for the four days I will be away too.
I even talked to my room-mate yesterday so we are now on the same page. Yay!
You all have a good one!
Posted in Writer
Tags: Author, Books on writing, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Craft of writing, Doggoned, Multiple Sclerosis, Novel writing, Writer
Entered Patty and her Daddy in a contest
Posted by doggonedmysteries
http://karmacollars.offerpop.com/fb/canvas/tab/133402446705176/254553244581393/88208/entry/279057
Copy and paste the link into your browser and go vote for them! Patty needs a new collar.
Posted in Dog related
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Doggoned, Dogs, Family, Multiple Sclerosis, Pets, Rescue Dogs, Writer
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