Today is Warren Zevon's birthday. To celebrate, Marc and I will go out for Chinese food tonight and order " a big dish of beef chow mein." If you do not know that lyric from his song, Werewolves of London, then I will forgive you. Just this once. But I expect you to know it if there is a quiz.
Bad boy, charmer, raconteur. He made my life better. I miss him. His wit, his storytelling, his attitude, his big ole brain. Full of tales of headless mercenaries, Elvis fans, the down and out, excitable boys, Mohammed's radio, the rehabbers, the martyrs, the envoys, the poor, poor pitifuls and the desperados.
I love you, Warren. I always will.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
39 kerthousand ways to be brilliant
Oh man. Sometimes I do put off writing a post because I get so emotional about the person I'll be sharing with you.
This one is called http://www.pets2vets.org and it's a doozy.
Dave Sharpe is an Air Force veteran. He's had difficult times upon returning home. But one day, he went with a friend to a local pit bull rescue and saved Cheyenne. Or did she save him? She didn't judge him when he punched a wall, but her expression spoke to him. He cried his whole story out to her. This inspired him to create Pets2Vets.
Pets2Vets will pair veterans with homeless pets by arranging adoptions of shelter animals. They will work with all veterans from World War Two, through the current wars. They also work with law enforcement, firefighters, first responders and 9/11 families and their family members. We are talking all inclusive. Is this not brilliant?
I know how Taco, Betty, Mama and Ellie can help me on days when I am just in the pits. They always love me and that is huge.
Imagine all the gratitude and love flowing between the vet and the animal? Thank-you for saving me. No. Thank-you for saving me. Weep,weep, weep.
One of the goals of this nonprofit is to bring awareness to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain injury. Please do read their Mission and Vision section.
Right now, the pets are being adopted from the Washington Animal League. The veterans are from Walter Reed and the DC VA Hospital. But jeeze, wouldn't this be a great nationwide program?
They have a donation page on their website. Here is where some of that money goes:
They provide transportation to the shelter to meet the dog or cat and back to the hospital.
They provide a leash, collar, bowls and crate for each pet.
Toward the cost of transporting the pet to his new home, anywhere in America.
I'm so blown away. People and their wonderful, creative brains and their wonderful ways to care for each other and the homeless animals. Bless, bless, bless.
This one is called http://www.pets2vets.org and it's a doozy.
Dave Sharpe is an Air Force veteran. He's had difficult times upon returning home. But one day, he went with a friend to a local pit bull rescue and saved Cheyenne. Or did she save him? She didn't judge him when he punched a wall, but her expression spoke to him. He cried his whole story out to her. This inspired him to create Pets2Vets.
Pets2Vets will pair veterans with homeless pets by arranging adoptions of shelter animals. They will work with all veterans from World War Two, through the current wars. They also work with law enforcement, firefighters, first responders and 9/11 families and their family members. We are talking all inclusive. Is this not brilliant?
I know how Taco, Betty, Mama and Ellie can help me on days when I am just in the pits. They always love me and that is huge.
Imagine all the gratitude and love flowing between the vet and the animal? Thank-you for saving me. No. Thank-you for saving me. Weep,weep, weep.
One of the goals of this nonprofit is to bring awareness to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain injury. Please do read their Mission and Vision section.
Right now, the pets are being adopted from the Washington Animal League. The veterans are from Walter Reed and the DC VA Hospital. But jeeze, wouldn't this be a great nationwide program?
They have a donation page on their website. Here is where some of that money goes:
They provide transportation to the shelter to meet the dog or cat and back to the hospital.
They provide a leash, collar, bowls and crate for each pet.
Toward the cost of transporting the pet to his new home, anywhere in America.
I'm so blown away. People and their wonderful, creative brains and their wonderful ways to care for each other and the homeless animals. Bless, bless, bless.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
38 tons of tomatoes, please
Have you ever tried a Macomber turnip? I had never heard of them till last year. Holy incredible yumminess. When you buy one,(not if) you will see a little tag that says they come from Four Town Farm of Seekonk, Mass. That's my state!
The Macomber brothers of Westport, Mass. crossbred prizewinning turnip, radish and rutabega seeds in the 1870s! to produce the Macomber turnip. Southeast, Mass. apparently has some great growing conditions . The turnip can be eaten raw, steamed, roasted, in soups or mashed. The taste and texture is somewhere between a really fresh potato and a nice, sweet turnip,(if you can imagine that.) Really it has a wonderful flavor. Please do try them.
But also on this informative turnip tag, lists a website for recipes and info on a nonprofit organization that works with local farmers. http://www.redtomato.org/ . WUNDERBAR!! You should really watch the video on the "fresh story" at the top of the page. The website has loads of great, well written information on who they are, what they believe and how their efforts aid the farmers. If you watch the video, I'll bet you have dreams of eating a tomato like an apple. HURRY UP JULY!!!
This amazing mix of people who care about the food we eat and the farmers who produce it.(ha!! farm joke.) They are so down to earth(really, I must stop with the puns) and somewhat nonchalant about the fantastic thing they are doing. It makes such a big difference to these farmers to have their work respected and dignified by the red tomato people. I love people who follow their hearts and in the process make the road better for others.
Isn't that what makes people wonderful?
The Macomber brothers of Westport, Mass. crossbred prizewinning turnip, radish and rutabega seeds in the 1870s! to produce the Macomber turnip. Southeast, Mass. apparently has some great growing conditions . The turnip can be eaten raw, steamed, roasted, in soups or mashed. The taste and texture is somewhere between a really fresh potato and a nice, sweet turnip,(if you can imagine that.) Really it has a wonderful flavor. Please do try them.
But also on this informative turnip tag, lists a website for recipes and info on a nonprofit organization that works with local farmers. http://www.redtomato.org/ . WUNDERBAR!! You should really watch the video on the "fresh story" at the top of the page. The website has loads of great, well written information on who they are, what they believe and how their efforts aid the farmers. If you watch the video, I'll bet you have dreams of eating a tomato like an apple. HURRY UP JULY!!!
This amazing mix of people who care about the food we eat and the farmers who produce it.(ha!! farm joke.) They are so down to earth(really, I must stop with the puns) and somewhat nonchalant about the fantastic thing they are doing. It makes such a big difference to these farmers to have their work respected and dignified by the red tomato people. I love people who follow their hearts and in the process make the road better for others.
Isn't that what makes people wonderful?
Thursday, January 14, 2010
37 kajillion wags and whisker kisses are never enough
betty
taco
mama and ellie
mr. delicious These guys also help the heart.
36 to the power of infinity for healing Haiti
Oh man. Let's all bless the global rescue workers, both human and animal.
Let's all hold strength in our hearts for the work ahead of them.
Let's stay steadfast in our prayers for their safety and wish them success in their missions.
I am amazed at the vigilant readiness of people who go in to save people. I am in awe of the brave animals that need, really need to find people alive. So much so that a "live find" is created so the animal doesn't get too depressed when rescues are few and spirits have dwindled.
I wish that instead of an army for war, we had an army of aid workers. I wish that all countries had armies only for assistance. That we would connect through our common goal of compassion and care. That instead of dispute, there was discussion of the best way to provide clean water, dig wells, grow food sustainably. How about uniting in providing each other with respect? How about an outpouring of understanding?
Wouldn't that be neat? Our world populated with people who are always looking for the way to pass gifts of wisdom, love, positivity, shared fate. I know these folks are here now, that's what this site is all about. I mean EVERYBODY. Our entire planet of inhabitants, who every day, work harder to make our entire planet triumph. Imagining that makes my heart ache a little less.
Let's all hold strength in our hearts for the work ahead of them.
Let's stay steadfast in our prayers for their safety and wish them success in their missions.
I am amazed at the vigilant readiness of people who go in to save people. I am in awe of the brave animals that need, really need to find people alive. So much so that a "live find" is created so the animal doesn't get too depressed when rescues are few and spirits have dwindled.
I wish that instead of an army for war, we had an army of aid workers. I wish that all countries had armies only for assistance. That we would connect through our common goal of compassion and care. That instead of dispute, there was discussion of the best way to provide clean water, dig wells, grow food sustainably. How about uniting in providing each other with respect? How about an outpouring of understanding?
Wouldn't that be neat? Our world populated with people who are always looking for the way to pass gifts of wisdom, love, positivity, shared fate. I know these folks are here now, that's what this site is all about. I mean EVERYBODY. Our entire planet of inhabitants, who every day, work harder to make our entire planet triumph. Imagining that makes my heart ache a little less.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
35
I love this guy. Joe Donahue with WAMC, 90.3 out of Albany, N.Y. It's NPR all the way. He is the morning host of The Roundtable.
My favorite part of his show is when he interviews writers. He is so interested, so gracious, so giving of dignity to everyone he speaks with. He asks great questions and his subjects are ALWAYS saying, "that's a good question." That's got to be the best thing to hear when you are interviewing someone. He loves to read and it is obvious in his regard for both books and their authors.
They have a daily poll question and people can call in with comments. The other day, the poll was centered around what has to be one of THE most controversial subjects of the day. Inside I was thinking, HOO-BOY, this one will be uncomfortable. But this guy handled all the calls with finesse and aplomb. I was impressed.
I appreciate his integrity and respect for people and his kind and good humored nature.
Plus he has a dog named Sophie.
Give him a listen if you're within range. Monday-Friday 9-12 in the morn.
My favorite part of his show is when he interviews writers. He is so interested, so gracious, so giving of dignity to everyone he speaks with. He asks great questions and his subjects are ALWAYS saying, "that's a good question." That's got to be the best thing to hear when you are interviewing someone. He loves to read and it is obvious in his regard for both books and their authors.
They have a daily poll question and people can call in with comments. The other day, the poll was centered around what has to be one of THE most controversial subjects of the day. Inside I was thinking, HOO-BOY, this one will be uncomfortable. But this guy handled all the calls with finesse and aplomb. I was impressed.
I appreciate his integrity and respect for people and his kind and good humored nature.
Plus he has a dog named Sophie.
Give him a listen if you're within range. Monday-Friday 9-12 in the morn.
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