ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
AUGUST 26TH, 2011
If you can't see the bright side of life, polish the dull side
It's FRIDAY!
DOG DAY
No one can win hearts like man’s best friend and in honour of this bond between man and canine, Dog Day is celebrated.
Take time to appreciate the love and value that dogs bring to our daily lives, and to do your bit for homeless and abused dogs the world over. From keeping us safe working for the emergency services to supporting people who are blind, deaf or disabled, dogs do a lot for us humans, and this is an opportunity to give something back.
Recommendations for ways to celebrate Dog Day range from adopting a dog from a rescue home to giving your dog a spa treatment or even buying yourself and your dog matching t-shirts.
So celebrate dogs and their varied talents today, both by taking the time to treat the dogs in your own life and by supporting dogs in need.
Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job.
Franklin P. Jones
DOG DICTIONARY
BICYCLES: Two-wheeled exercise machines, invented for dogs to control body fat. To get maximum aerobic benefit, you must hide behind a bush and dash out, bark loudly and run alongside for a few yards; the person then swerves and falls into the bushes, and you prance away.
BUMP: The best way to get your human's attention when they are drinking a fresh cup of coffee or tea.
DEAFNESS: This is a malady which affects dogs when their person want them in and they want to stay out. Symptoms include staring blankly at the person, then running in the opposite direction, or lying down.
DOG BED: any soft, clean surface, such as the white bedspread in the guest room or the newly upholstered couch in the living room.
DROOL: Is what you do when your persons have food and you don't. To do this properly you must sit as close as you can and look sad and let the drool fall to the floor, or better yet, on their laps.
GARBAGE CAN: A container which your neighbors put out once a week to test your ingenuity. You must stand on your hind legs and try to push the lid off with your nose. If you do it right you are rewarded with margarine wrappers to shred, beef bones to consume and moldy crusts of bread.
LEAN:Every good dog's response to the command sit!, especially if your person is dressed for an evening out. Incredibly effective before black-tie events.
LEASH: A strap which attaches to your collar, enabling you to lead your person where you want him or her to go.
LOVE: Is a feeling of intense affection, given freely and without restriction. The best way you can show your love is to wag your tail. If you're lucky, a human will love you in return.
SNIFF: A social custom to use when you greet other dogs. Place your nose as close as you can to the other dogs rear end and inhale deeply, repeat several times, or until your person makes you stop.
SOFAS: Are to dogs like napkins are to people. After eating it is polite to run up and down the front of the sofa and wipe your whiskers clean.
THUNDER: This is a signal that the world is coming to an end. Humans remain amazingly calm during thunderstorms, so it is necessary to warn them of the danger by trembling uncontrollably, panting, rolling your eyes wildly, and following at their heels.
WASTEBASKET:This is a dog toy filled with paper, envelopes, and old candy wrappers. When you get bored, turn over the basket and strew the papers all over the house until your person comes home.
Author Unknown
NEW IN THE KITCHEN
August 26th is Cherry Popsicle Day
Today, we pay tribute to the most popular flavor of this summertime favorite. And you can keep the stick when you're done. Cool!
Jello Popsicles
1 Box Cherry gelatin
water
Follow directions on the box of jello. Place jello in the refrigerator until slightly thick. Mix up the jello and spoon into popsicle molds. Freeze. These popsicles don't get drippy.
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS
Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.
Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters
and Paramedics and EM
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
AROUND HOME
Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
Roger Caras
Things humans can learn Learn from a Dog:
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pur ecstasy
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them
When it's in your best interest, practice obedience
Let others know when they've invaded your territory
Take naps and stretch before rising
Run, romp and play daily
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm
Be Loyal
Never pretend to be something you're not
I 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
Thrive on attention and let people touch you
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do
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 joys of a long walk
No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout..run right back and make friends
My favorite: When loved ones come home, always run to greet them
Have a wonderful Friday everyone!
COUNTING THE DAYS
The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue.
Author Unknown
27 DAYS UNTIL FALL
Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone near…
Love,
ma
1 comment:
Well tickle my ribs and call me giggly! That was a great read. Being that me, the hub and the two cats are co-owners of 4 dogs, I totally get it! Much to much fun reading this today. Thank you for sharing. Hugs.Tammy
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