I am thankful that the DogDaz blog was nominated for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award by a cat lady “in training,” wine drinking runner, who hates brussel sprouts, Magdalena Vandenberg. She is a writer with a wonderful zest for life. Please do go visit her blog and say hi! Thank you very much Magdalena, you brighten our blog with your connection to us.
The Very Inspiring Blogger Award Rules
1. Display the logo on your blog – Done
2. Link back to the person who nominated you – Done
3. State 7 things about yourself
♥ My dogs get away with much more than I should let them. But they know that.
♥ I just got laid off (last Friday) after 18 years with the same company (reduction in workforce). Looking forward to new opportunities (when I get over the shock).
♥ I try to always look at the bright side of things. (see above)
♥ I smile often, but that does not mean that it is safe to piss me off.
♥ I am at my calmest when I am walking a dog or petting a cat.
♥ I love to blog and I love to read blogs.
♥ I am gluten and dairy free and have not eaten red meat (beef, pork, etc) since I was 20, though I do eat poultry and fish now. I have lots of allergies and feel much better eating this way.
4. Nominate 15 other bloggers for the award (Only 15 – that is hard.)
5. Notify your nominees
Here’s my 15 nominees for The Very Inspiring Bloggers Award:
- is back to Magdalena Vandenberg for her inspiring blog
- http://www.mypawsitivelypets.com/
- http://thek9harperlee.wordpress.com/
- http://walkingwiththealligators.wordpress.com/
- http://accockerill.wordpress.com/
- http://readingwithrhythm.wordpress.com/
- http://tyakhan.wordpress.com/
- http://easyweimaraner.wordpress.com/
- http://themisadventuresofmisaki.wordpress.com/
- https://twitter.com/CatChatCaren
- http://abundelic.wordpress.com/
- http://mygbgvlife.com/
- http://bumpyroadtobubba.com/
- http://animalcouriers.wordpress.com/
- http://www.heartlikeadog.com/
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I’m also thankful to be home in my own bed, though vacation to the Carolina’s was very nice.
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This is part of the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop from PepiSmartDog.com
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
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I am thankful for my freedom. For the people (and animals) that help keep me safe. For the ability to speak my mind and believe what I believe, even if it is different than what other American’s believe. Today, the 4th of July, we celebrate our independence and freedom.
Dedicated on June 10, 2006, the United States War Dogs Memorial, located guarding the gateway to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Holmdel, New Jersey, consists of a bronze statue of a kneeling Vietnam War soldier and his dog, set on a black granite base. The memorial was designed by sculptor Bruce Lindsay, Architectural Division Manager at Johnson Atelier in Mercerville, New Jersey. A graduate of Bucknell University, Lindsay’s studio is adjacent to Grounds for Sculpture, the 22-acre sculpture park on the grounds of the former New Jersey State Fair. The U.S. War Dogs Memorial, while directly representing the War Dog Teams of the Vietnam War, honors all our nation’s war dogs and their handlers – past, present and future.
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I’m also thankful that Sofie’s toe is feeling better.
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This is part of the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop from PepiSmartDog.com
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: Animal, animal awareness, animals, cute dogs, dog, DogBlog, DogDaz, Dogs, fear, Gratitude, lorian lipton, PepiSmartDog.com, Pet, pet blog, pets, postaday, Thankful Thursday Blog Hop, United States, Vietnam War, War Dogs Memorial
Sunday fun at the beach. Can you find Sofie?
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This is part of the Black and White Sunday Blog Hop. Thanks to My Life in Dog Years for hosting. Click here to get to know other wonderful animals and their parents and to see how you can take part in this fabulous blog hop!
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: Animal, animals, Black & White, Black and White Sunday, blog hop, cute dogs, dog, DogBlog, DogDaz, Dogs, lorian lipton, Pet, pets, postaday
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Sunday swim with toys
This is part of the Black and White Sunday Blog Hop. Thanks to My Life in Dog Years for hosting. Click here to get to know other wonderful animals and their parents and to see how you can take part in this fabulous blog hop!
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: Animal, animals, Black & White, Black and White Sunday, blog hop, cute dogs, dog, DogBlog, DogDaz, Dogs, lorian lipton, Pet, pets, postaday
I was laid off last week after 17 years with my company. If you want to understand more you can read about it on my business blog: http://thedigitalattitude.com . I tell you this because I am thankful.
I am thankful that the universe gave me many years of a good income and the ability to look forward and not dwell on the past. I have good friends and family to help me deal with the sadness and the uncertainty. Something new will come. Change is the only thing we know for sure.
And, of course, I have my furry loves who never let me down. Though life will be changing in ways that none of us can imagine right now, to the animals, I will always be their favorite human. Yes, for this, I am thankful.
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This is part of the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop from PepiSmartDog.com
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: changes, cute dogs, dog, DogBlog, DogDaz, Dogs, Gratitude, laid_off, lorian lipton, PepiSmartDog.com, Pet, pet blog, pets, postaday, Thankful Thursday Blog Hop
Squash E Bear
We all miss you a lot big guy. Especially Louise. We love you.
Picture by K8 – B&W by Mom.
This is part of the Black and White Sunday Blog Hop. Thanks to My Life in Dog Years for hosting. Click here to get to know other wonderful animals and their parents and to see how you can take part in this fabulous blog hop!
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: Animal, animals, Billy Rose, Black & White, Black and White Sunday, blog hop, cute dogs, dog, DogBlog, DogDaz, Dogs, lorian lipton, Pet, pets, postaday
Remember the online auction that Savannah helped Mollie & Alfie with for her very sick foster kitty, Leo. We bid on some cool Gratitude Dog Rocks and won. The real winner is Leo, though, with help to pay the vet bills. Leo has Hepatic Lipidosis disease.
Funny to win dog stones to help a cat, but it worked for me. I am thankful for all the blogfriends who do great charity to help the little creatures. And a special thank you to Linda and Hubby for taking good care of their foster, Leo.
Leo with feeding tube
Leo now
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This is part of the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop from PepiSmartDog.com
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
Tags: Animal, animal awareness, animals, cute dogs, dog, DogBlog, DogDaz, Dogs, Fatty liver, fear, Gratitude, lorian lipton, PepiSmartDog.com, Pet, pet blog, pets, postaday, Thankful Thursday Blog Hop
