My husband Eldad was on his way to a crowded animal shelter to look at a dog who he claimed “had a horrible looking photo.” Labeled a terrier mix, and he’s already stayed a week over his welcome. We are full time dog rescuers so we are used to the inevitable. I got a call,… Continue reading
Category: Pets
Yes! Pirate birthday party invitation wording ideas to get freshwater sailors excited about your party
Ahoy Matey! A pirate’s life for me! Pirate birthday parties are a favorite with abundant sea lions, be they girls or boys, young or old. A great pirate party invitation is a must so all your swashbuckling friends know they won’t want to miss your party. It’s fun to get creative and think of pirate… Continue reading
Reasons why kittens are aggressive
It is fair but natural for kittens to play aggressively. Most people choose kittens as pets because they appear to be sweet and cuddly, but are unaware of their mood. They can use their teeth and claws most of the time. Be aware that they can be tough when playing. Kittens play aggressively as a… Continue reading
How to Get Rid of Fleas Safely and Naturally – Beware of So-called "Herbal treatments"!
Since I owned an elderly dog with kidney and liver problems and had recently been invaded by cat fleas by an onslaught of stray cats in the neighborhood, I set out on a search to find the safest and most natural flea treatments I could find. After extensive research, I was able to compile a… Continue reading
The Irresistible Affenpinscher
The Irresistible Affenpinscher uses its front legs with great dexterity, like a monkey. It can hold its toys on its paws, use its paws to hold another dog, or put its paws around its owner’s neck. It also uses its legs to climb, and some Affenpinschers have been known to scale stairs easily. People who… Continue reading
Moskonfyt and Toast: a rare and more delicious layer that many do not know
Moskonfyt is not a familiar product to a farmer’s son who grew up in Bushveld. It’s a great breakfast treat if you butter your toast, put the jam on top, and let it sit on the crispy toast for a while. The grape must jam leaves a bittersweet taste in my mouth, which I love.… Continue reading
New Orleans Jazz – News & Opinions – Jim Robinson
Nathan “Jim” Robinson – Born December 25, 1892 in Deer Range Louisiana: died May 4, 1976 in New Orleans. Just a little history to take this show on the road! Jim studied guitar as a child, but took trombone in the military in World War I. He returned to New Orleans in 1919 and was… Continue reading
Making Long Distance Relationships Work – Tips
The holidays are meant to be relaxing, and while there’s nothing more relaxing than sitting on a white sand beach with an icy pink adult drink laden with paper umbrellas, you know, the kind of drink you wouldn’t be surprised by ordering at a Pub. An additional “relaxation” option offered by some trips is the… Continue reading
Stress – Destress: take it easy
Little by little, slowly, slowly … Stress can kill you, from the inside out, and we often don’t even realize we’re stressed until it’s too late. So what can we do? How can we identify stress? And most importantly, how can we eliminate it? As easy as the initial answers may sound or as easy… Continue reading
Clicker training for dogs
What is one of the fastest growing dog training techniques in the world today? Must be clicker training for dogs. What is clicker training for dogs? Clicker training is a very clear and effective method of communicating with our dogs. It is a non-violent reward-based training technique filled with positive, two-way reinforcement communication and mutual… Continue reading