Thursday, March 31, 2011

Common Sense

A dear friend of mine sent this to me after I complained about the number of phone calls I had gotten about "Easter rabbits" a very sore point with me as I know these people have put no thought into a rabbits needs before deciding they want a "cute fuzzy little baby" for Easter.  These are the same people who will buy baby chicks and ducks not realizing that hey after Easter they magically grow up into very large birds that require attention and a safe place to live. Sigh.... But I did enjoy this and it is so very very true.

An Obituary printed in the London Times - Interesting and sadly rather true

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:

- Knowing when to come in out of the rain;

- Why the early bird gets the worm;

- Life isn't always fair;

- and maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned, but overbearing, regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.

It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses;

and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust, by his wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason.

He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers;

I Know My Rights

I Want It Now

Someone Else Is To Blame

I'm A Victim

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.

Education... has produced a vast population able to read but unable to distinguish what is worth reading.
G. M. Trevelyan (1876 - 1962), English Social History (1942)

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Back from the show with the newest Parkinson addition

Okay I am bad - I admit it - I decided that Java was lonely and needed a friend for when I am busy. And Daryl decided we need a snuggle dog for at night to sleep with us like Maggie's Izzy does -sooooo meet Dutch the newest Parkinson. Dutch is a three month old chihuaua and is soo darn cute and snuggly. and not a barky little nightmare that I was worried about  only problem is I think we may need a bigger bed or I am sleeping on the couch :)  Java is so terrified of him it is hilarious -she keeps watching him walk around with a worried look as it to say "but what if I step on him?" No worried Java you are still #1 doggie here always!

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Getting ready to show rabbits again :)



Spent the day grooming the girls for show on Saturday -here they are all pretty :) RM's Moxie -broken chocolate french angora and RM's Juliette - REW Satin Angora. They are both entered in the open show and the wool specialty. Moxie's length of coat is almost 7 inches!!! She is a just turned senior doe (6 months and one week)!!!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Back to dyeing -silk caps





Put the kids to work again -such a mean mommy LOL But look at the results drying outside -can't wait till they dry and the colours are able to shine :)  Best of all these are Peace silk caps meaning the moths were allowed to hatch out before the silk was harvested. There are sight colouring differences and the edges are a little more ragged but you can't tell as they are dyed :)

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Happy Birthday to my beautiful little girl

Lindsay turned 9 yesterday -where did the time go?  She was such a tiny little baby when she arrived and now -she is a stunning young lady :)  She brings so much to my life I cannot imagine it without her. She came screaming into the world at 4:04 am and announced here I am!  She is named for her daddy and my Beppe -the two greatest influences on my life -I hope she can be half the person they both were to me.  Life is so very precious -Lindsay's arrival just heralded that even more as the person in the room to me did not get to take her baby home safe and sound.  Her son was born completely brainfunctionless after a difficult delivery that in so many ways echoed Jared's 4 years before. By what measure does one baby turn out so beautiful and clever and smart and another one never even get to see their parents faces?
Life is so short and so precious - I cannot be thankful enough for my precious daughter~!  She is stubborn and strong, opinionated and loving, a real unique and freethinking person and I wouldn't trade her for anything!!!
HUGS baby girl!!!!

Sunday, March 06, 2011

Can I live here when I retire??

Here's my new job site :) Part time receptionist at the Waterford Retirement home. These folks have a wonderful place here -lots to do and see. They are a lively bunch too - love it!

Wednesday, March 02, 2011

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

MAYA ANGELOU'S'
BEST POEM EVER


A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...


enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own,
even if she never wants to or needs to...
something perfect to wear if the employer,
or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..


a youth she's content to leave behind....
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to
retelling it in her old age....
a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...
o
ne friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .......


a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family...
eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems,
and a recipe for a meal,
that will make her guests feel honored...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..


a feeling of control over her destiny.....
how to fall in love without losing herself..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...


how to quit a job,
break up with a lover,
and confront a friend without;
ruining the friendship....

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW....


when to try harder... and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...


that she can't change the length of her calves,
the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..
that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...


what she would and wouldn't do for love or more.....
how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.. .


whom she can trust,
whom she can't,
and why she shouldn't take it personally...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...


where to go...
be it to her best friend's kitchen table..
or a charming Inn in the woods...
when her soul needs soothing...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...


What she can and can't accomplish in a day...
a month...and a year...