End Of An Era

It's like an end of an era to me, with the news of Senator Ted Kennedy passing this morning. For me, Kennedy became an important name when his brother John, became president. Of course, John F Kennedy's assassination touched us all. Then, another brother, Bobby, was assassinated. There was certainly a lot of heartfelt sympathy for the family all around the nation during these times. I lived in Massachusetts, later in life, for twenty five years, so the Kennedy name became even more important and interesting to me. Even though I did not agree with everything Ted stood for, I had a lot of respect for him and his entire family. Then there was the time when his nephew, John, son of President Kennedy, crashed his small plane in the ocean, while flying to Martha's Vineyard. Maybe it was just because Ted was in the limelight, but it seemed his entire family had endured a lot of heartache, more than the norm. Rest in Peace, Ted, and may your family carry on your wonderful attributes!

Wrong Information

The Army sure knows how to screw things up! What I posted yesterday was all a big misteak! I'm bummed. :(

A Dog Needs Presents Too

For many years Billy has really been into receiving gifts. It has been hilarious, watching him check out the gifts under the Christmas tree, smelling if any were for him. He enjoys Christmas and his birthday with almost as much enthusiasm as a child. The other day when a friend brought over a gift for me, Billy starting prancing around and getting so excited. You could actually see his disappointment, when he realized the gift was for me and not him. He kept looking at everyone of us, as if to say, Where's mine"? Finally, Ralph decided to put a couple of doggie treats in my gift bag, hoping it would satisfy Billy. I am happy to say, it did the trick! Enjoying his "gift".

My Fave Soldier

Just a quick update, Clint will be back in Alaska tomorrow! A whole month earlier than expected! Whew, the waiting is up!

What To Buy Your Pup

I just couldn't resist posting this cartoon. Now you know what to buy your dog for his B-Day or Christmas!

Mallard In Turquoise, Silent Sunday

Breakfast Of Champions

Oh I gotta get up from this couch. I'm smelling something pretty good, cookin' in the kitchen. She, (my mom), better be given' me some of it. I'm just likin' my chops, cause I know what it is.

Mom, you are going to share that oatmeal with raisins and maple syrup with me, arn't you? You know I need my fiber every day just like you............ I heard it is guaranteed to prolong my life!

Oh yeah, thanks Mom! It was delish! I sure coulda ate more than she gave me though!

It Was Only Yesterday

It was only yesterday, that a little baby girl was born,





To Bud and Evie, early in the morn.





This little babe grew up in a small town,





Where everyone was happy, and no one would frown.





It was only yesterday, that as a teen, would dabble with her art,

thinking, as a career, it may not be to smart.

It was only yesterday, she married in sixty-nine,





And gave birth to her own little girl in the winter time.





It was only yesterday, as this new babe grew and grew,





And became a sister in the cold months too.





Unfortunatly that marriage was very wrong,





And it ended before to long.





It was only yesterday, when a new man came into sight,





That marriage was oh so right.





It was only yesterday, that a son was born to these two,





They loved watching him as he grew.





It was only yesterday, another son came to be,





and opened my eyes to really see.





It was only yesterday, God knocked on my door,





I asked Him in and received much more.





It was only yesterday, through much love and strife,





That I finally opened up about my life.





It was only yesterday, that I realized how far I had come,





gone through so much as many others had done.





It was only yesterday, the last day of my 61st year,





That I could look at my life and not shed a tear.



Yes.........It all...........was only yesterday!

The Princess And The Pea

Something strange happens almost every night! I get into bed, and after awhile, I feel something not quite right about my mattress. You see........I have a 3" memory topper on top of my mattress, so what I am feeling does not hurt, but is weird. So...........I feel underneath me.........and what do I pull out? This tiny little 2" doggy chew! Sometimes, Billy is whining at me when I get into bed........and I wonder what that is all about. I have covered up his little chew! So of course I give it back to him and he is all happy about it not being buried anymore. I found a package of these in NY, and it has brought many laughs for me since. Of course it made me think of the story about The Princess And The Pea! Guess thats what I get for always letting Billy have my bed anytime he wants to be there!

I'm Watching You!

This post is dedicated to my little cat friend, Madi. She had a great blog recently, showing her Laser Eyes! My Billy must be made of the same stuff. In this picture, Billy is saying, "LEAVE MY TOYS ALONE!"