Bird Bath

Maestro after a nice bath. :)

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Jeff's House

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World in my Eyes

Hello from Brownsville!

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Unwind

Yesterday was a typically wonderful lazy Sunday in Brownsville with my family. Sundays are the perfect relaxing day to end a fun weekend and muster the energy to do it all over again. It was super nice to just lay in the cool grass in the sun. I had forgot how much I missed having a yard. That is one aspect that city life can't even begin to compare with.

I'm looking forward to this being a quick week. I called off work tomorrow already. Corpsey and I are going to head to Pittsburgh later in the evening to see Primus and Gogol Bordello. So, I figured I'd just take the whole day off. Well deserved, if I do say so myself.

I still haven't came to terms with the fact that I'm not only off tomorrow, but off all of next week. I get so easily stuck in routines. I'm looking forward to the change of pace, though. It will definitely feel so good to just have all that time to unwind from the usual grind.

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Kittens!

Last weekend Michael and I stopped at his grandmother's house. We took her some pretty flowers for Mother's Day and did some visiting with the family. One of my favorite thing about these visits is the fact that there always seems to be new baby kittens every time we stop by and luckily, this time, I had my camera!

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Clean Ferrets

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Mother's Day » 2012

So many sweet words about Mother's Day floating around Blogland already. What can I say that hasn't been said?

Well, first and foremost, just.... Happy Mother's Day.

I'm very thankful to have such a sweet, caring mother. She's done such a wonderful job raising me into the person I am and I couldn't thank her enough for everything she has taught me and everything she does for me. She's more than my mother, she's my best friend. My very, very best irreplaceable friend. I look forward to hearing her voice every day, even if it is just through the telephone. I've heard her tell me stories about her talking to her own mother on the phone, daily, while doing everyday activities like washing the dishes, and I can see how much she misses her and how she'd give anything to hear her voice again. With that being said, I'm going to cherish these times with every bit of my being because you never know when it will be gone. I love her beyond words. More than all the stars in the sky. More than all the dirt in the world. More than all the grains of sand on the beach. :)

 I feel like Mother's Day is even more than just that. Anyone who cares for others just like they are their own deserves a special pat on the back today, as well. I guess I say this because I work with kids on a daily basis and so many of them, sadly, don't even have mother figures in their own life. I know I hate my job, basically, most days, but I also know I'm an important caring adult in their life and there may, unfortunately, be very few of them in their lifetimes. I know I need to slow down every day and consider my impact on them because not all of us are so lucky.

If you read my blog, you know the majority of my posts are about my ferrets and you know that my pets are my world so I can't forget to mention a Happy Mother's Day to all the pet mom's. These little critters are like children of my own. My days revolve around them. As much responsibly as it is and as much as I just want to not care some days, that's an impossible thought. I'm blessed to have each and every one of these creatures in my life. They do love me and the depend on me. They know I'm there to take care of them and keep the safe and they are right. I'd do anything in my power and more to do so. I imagine this is much the same feeling a mother would have to their own children. Yes, it's an animal, but the bond is still there and still incredibly strong. You can't tell me otherwise. I can't begin to picture my life without them and I wouldn't want to.

So if your biggest priority in life is the happiness and health of some other living being... this day is for you. Enjoy it and know that you're loved and appreciated ever second of every day.

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Morning Rituals

Good morning, everyone. Just wanted to make a quick little post while I had the chance this morning. As per usual, we're having some computer problems, so I'm on the desktop for now. Not that I mind too much, but hopefully it's temporary. I've really got to try even harder than I have been backing up my photos almost every time I upload them! Man, how do we have so much bad luck?! Crossing my fingers that it's nothing to severe!

Today, if all goes well, I think we are headed to a pow-wow in Brownsville. It should be interesting and provide a lot of beautiful photo ops. I have perhaps the most vivid childhood memories of going to a pow-wow when I was younger. If it's anything like what plays back in my mind, it should be a good time.

Have a safe and happy Saturday.

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Outdoor Business » Pt. 2

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Animal Heaven

We've been experiencing some incredibly tough times lately.

All three rats, Neil Young, Diddy Kong, and Depeche, passed on, in such a short period of time. Plus, the unexpected death of our cat, Kuddy Koo. On top of that, the raccoons are finally independent and free and out in the wold all by themselves.

These are some huge adjustments to get through and a lot of sadness, emptiness, and voids. Don't get me wrong, there are just as many sweet memories and special times.

Sometimes I've never wanted life to have a rewind button so bad..

Look at Depeche in that photo. I remember when he was that tiny.. tiny enough to fit into a little box to carry home from the pet shop in West Virginia. I held him on my lap and we listened to Depeche Mode all the way there and home in the station wagon. That's how he got his name.

Where does the time go? Why? It's a whirlwind of questions in my head.. a lot of questions that don't have real answers. Death really stirs up and scatters my brain.

I know, they are just "pets" and their life expectancy is not long, but to us, they are family and it doesn't make it any easier, even when you know it's coming.

You've just got to stay positive and have that thing called.. faith? And believe that they are in a better place and hopefully this place is full of happiness and good health.

It's a hard thing to put into words, but I try. If there is any thing I do know, it is that I hope when I pass, I can go to this animal heaven.. because I have so many wonderful critters waiting for me on the other side.

Sometimes it's hard to imagine anything better than that..

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Shebalove

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Sunbathing Sheeb

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Sheba's Profile Shots

 

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Sunshine Sheeb

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