Sunday, August 31, 2008

For all of you who love to knit...

A friend passed this video along to me and it is hilarious. If you are an advent knitter, you'll love this video. The video is called, "The Last Knit-When Knitting Becomes an Obsession". Feel free to leave comments and let me know what you think because I'm sure you'll get a kick out of this one...

Friday, August 29, 2008

Dogs have Rights too!

I watched this video last night about how a guy was racing to the hospital because his dog was choking. The guy was going very fast and was frantic, because he wanted to save his dog's life. If you are not an animal lover or do not own pets, I guess it may be a little difficult to understand. However, it is important to have compassion for all living things.

Due to the high speed he was traveling, a cop stopped this guy and took 20 minutes to write a speeding ticket. In the mean time, the dog died. I would have been furious and out of control if this happened to my dog. The cop thought the guy was on something because of his frantic behavior and his concern for his dog's life.

I feel this situation should have been handled differently. The cop should had followed the the man to the hospital. The cop even had the audacity to say something like, "it's just a dog, you can get a new one". When I saw this video, I felt overwhelming anger towards the cop and the legal system, as well as immense sadness for the loss of the dog's life. We need to voice our opinions about this! Please view this video and share you opinion. What do you think should have taken place?

Can You Sing Your Dogs to Sleep?

From my last few posts, you can tell I am a huge animal lover. This is another video I love and almost makes me cry whenever I watch it because it's so adorable.

And you thought dogs couldn't dance...

Tell me what you think about this video of a lady who trained her dog to dance. Supposedly they have been performing for years and have won many awards. I think this is the cutest thing and such a fantastic way to form a bond with your pet. If it was only so easy...

 

A Dog's Purpose

Here is another email from Petplace.com. The emailed discussed how one of their readers submitted this story. The story is wonderful and provides a lot of insight on things we experience everyday; pass it along:

A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old)
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.
The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why'. Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long'.

Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
* When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
* Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
* Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
* Take naps.
* Stretch before rising.
* Run, romp, and play daily.
* Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
* Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
* On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
* On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
* When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
* Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
* Be loyal.
* Never pretend to be something you're not.
* If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
* When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
- Author unknown.

Rescue Dog's Christmas Poem

I receive newsletters from Petplace.com and around Christmas in 2007, there was a heart-breaking poem. I suppose this hits home with my because my dog is a rescue. I didn't want to forget it so I saved it and felt it is so wonderful and should be shared with everyone. Enjoy the poem:

A Rescue Dog's Christmas Poem
Tis the night before Christmas and all through the town,
every shelter is full - we are lost, but not found,
Our numbers are hung on our kennels so bare,
we hope every minute that someone will care,
They'll come to adopt us and give us the call,
"Come here, Max and Sparkie - come fetch your new ball!!
But now we sit here and think of the days...
we were treated so fondly - we had cute, baby ways,
Once we were little, then we grew and we grew
now we're no longer young and we're no longer new.
So out the back door we were thrown like the trash,
they reacted so quickly - why were they so rash?
We "jump on the children:, "don't come when they call",
we "bark when they leave us", climb over the wall.
We should have been neutered, we should have been spayed,
now we suffer the consequence of the errors THEY made.
If only they'd trained us, if only we knew...
we'd have done what they asked us and worshiped them, too.
We were left in the backyard, or worse -let to roam-
now we're tired and lonely and out of a home.
They dropped us off here and they kissed us good-bye...
"Maybe someone else will give you a try."
So now here we are, all confused and alone...
in a shelter with others who long for a home.
The kind workers come through with a meal and a pat,
with so many to care for, they can't stay to chat,
They move to the next kennel, giving each of us cheer...
we know that they wonder how long we'll be here.
We lay down to sleep and sweet dreams fill our heads...
of a home filled with love and our own cozy beds.
Then we wake to see sad eyes, brimming with tears -
our friends filled with emptiness, worry, and fear.
If you can't adopt us and there's no room at the Inn -
could you help with the bills and fill our food bin?
We count on your kindness each day of the year -
can you give more than hope to everyone here?
Please make a donation to pay for the heat...
and help get us something special to eat.
The shelter that cares for us wants us to live,
and more of us will, if more people will give.
--Author Unknown

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Knitting Comic Strip

This is a very cute Lola comic in regards to knitting:

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Knit Scarf

I finally took a picture of the Aran Tweed Scarf I made for my boyfriend. This scarf was knit in garter stitch. It turned out very nice and looks very masculine. However, this picture does not show much detail of the scarf. 

 Scarf for Tony made in 2008

Knitted Purse

I recently finished knitting and felting a purse using two skeins of Patons Wool. When I find the label, I will provide the color of the yarn. I was very happy with how it turned out:Bag June 08Let me know what you think. 

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