Today is Thankful Thursday and, as always, DogDaz has many things to be thankful for.
Today we are thankful for our freedom. We are so lucky to live somewhere that we are able to not have to worry much about losing our homes, our lives, or our loved ones. We walk the streets freely, with dogs in tow, and have peace and quiet around us. I wish that for everyone, everywhere – but I know it is not so.
Safety and freedom is something that I have always known as an American. My father fought in World War II and came home with a bullet in his leg for the rest of his life. My cousins and loved ones fought in Vietnam and other military events. I hate war, it makes no sense to me. But, whether I understand it or not, I am one of the luck ones.
Thank you to the men, women, and animals, who serve proudly to keep me and you safe.
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What is it about the shift from August to September that makes everything change? Does the universe know what a calendar is or that we flipped a page? It must because this morning was so crisp and so… fall like. The leaves are starting to fall into the pool, so sadly, it will be closed this weekend. Summer is over.
Squash Fall 07
On the brighter side – I LOVE FALL!!!! I can smell the pumpkins and the wood in the fireplaces. I can feel the earth going to sleep, so that she can renew and restore and awaken in spring. I like wearing sweaters and taking long leaf falling walks with the puppies. I enjoy the turning of the leaves and the incredible colors and sites that they produce. Fall is home to me. Fall is comfort, like a bowl of good soup.
Louise Fall 2011
I am thankful for fall. What does the change of season mean to you?
(I know some of you are going into Spring right now, and that is OK too. BOL)
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Today I am thankful for all the people that are working hard to stop the violence towards animals. This quote that popped up on my Tumblr feed the other day really made me stop and think. I hate when pictures come up on my Facebook or Tumblr of abused animals, but I guess they most. Do we need to see these horrible things so that we act to stop them? I really don’t like pictures of war and mutilation, but I think I understand them better now. I still don’t want to see them, but if they get one more human to perform an act of kindness, then I guess they are doing there job. What do you think?
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Today is Thankful Thursday and I want to thank the incredible people at the Chesapeake Conservancy for their endless efforts in keeping the Osprey safe from us humans. Ozzie the Osprey, the youngest of Tom and Audrey Osprey’s latest brood, was in danger after one of his talons became entangled in a fishing line in the nest last Sunday.
Ozzie, the 2 month old bird, could not free himself from the nest and would have starved to death. His two older siblings, Chester and Essie, have already fledged.
On Monday morning, a two person team climbed up to the nest during low tide, and freed Ozzie.
The location of the nest is kept secret for the safety of the birds. But, of course, there is video of the rescue and a live stream of life with the family. This is ‘reality TV’ at it’s best.
Osprey Cam
Thank you Chesapeake Conservancy for giving us this incredible view into the lives of one of the most cherished birds on the Bay, and for your efforts to make sure that all creatures have a chance to survive.
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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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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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Today is Thankful Thursday and, as usual, we have much to be thankful for.
We are thankful for being Pat Bean’s Blog of the Day That was a sweet surprise because being laid off is making me kind of blue.
She said: “dogdaz http://tinyurl.com/mvjmut7 If this blogger can find something to be thankful for, than I’m sure the rest of us can. I do so believe it’s a zillion times better to have a half-full glass than a half-empty one. And evidently so does this person.”
So many people have been asking me how I can be smiling and laughing through this whole process. I know it must seem weird, but I have been working since I am 14 and I know that I will find work. I guess Pat Bean is right, I am a glass 1/2 full kinda person. I don’t know how to live any other way. My last work day is July 12, so the shock, though real, has not totally hit me yet, I think. Thanks Pat for making my day.
I am also thankful for head cones, though Sofie isn’t. Every time I take the cone off, she starts eating the bandage. Silly me, I thought today I would give her a brake and take the cone off while we take a short walk. I figured she would be busy walking, so she could not chew on it. She sits down in the middle of the street in front of the house, and starts chewing the minute we get going. You should have seen the disgust on Louise’s face. She just wanted to walk!
Back inside with you, Sofie – cone on – end of walk for you. You should have heard her howl when Louise and I left to finish the walk. It was pitiful Thank you cone people or she would have chewed her foot off at this point.
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What are you thankful for today?
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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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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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Mommy wanted all of us animals here at DogDaz Zoo to say thank you to everyone reading the blog. That is you – the human reading right now – at this very moment. Thank YOU! Without you we would be lonely bloggers. We are thankful for every Comment and every Like and every View. Thank You Thank You Thank You. (When Mommy comes home she says she will thank you personally vs animally.) – Love, Louise, Sofie, Noel, Nine, and Stella
What are you thankful for today?
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