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Good organizations trying to do something to better the world. Common Ground helps hurricane survivors.....they also offered assistance to survivors of the California fires. Artists Against The War are trying to re-establish sanity in a world of hate and intolerance. I belong to, admire and respect both organizations. Everyone should do something to try to make the world a better place.

[link] ]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/17955645/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/17955645/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:20:46 PDT
Cant afford art supplies, can barely afford to live. Costing 60.00 to fill my husbands small truck gas tank.Wanted to do some on site painting this spring, cant afford to waste the gas. [My husband has to have it to get to work]Im down to driving my car about twice a month[well, at least it keeps the mileage down and saves wear on the tires I guess] Want some canvases, dont have the money for them. Costing us almost twice as much to feed ourselves as it used to[and we arent eating any fancier] We rarely go out[cant afford it] Just bitching. Im done now.

[link] ]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/17697453/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/17697453/ Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:50:46 PDT
She had been with us so long, and was the best cat anyone could want. A real Diva, she hated getting wet or dirty, and would sit primly quiet in the tub if she needed a bath. She was my husbands dear companion, following him through the house, waiting at the window, watching for him to come home at night. She was proud and independent. She was neraly 21. She had started losing weight, I couldnt get her to eat enough, she became so weak she could hardly sit up, yet she wouldnt give up, she still kept trying.We finally had to take her to the vet, her kidneys had shut down, her bowels were obstructed, she was simply too old, her body was trying to shut down. But her brave little heart wouldnt give up. I held her while the vet gave her the injection. She went to sleep with me rocking her......Ill never forget her. Gertrude[Trudy] 1987 to April 5 2008. We loved you baby girl.

[link] ]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/17326910/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/17326910/ Fri, 14 Mar 2008 06:51:12 PDT
Im TIRED! Climbing seven steps leaves me exhausted. I can only sleep on my right side, I cant lay on my left side or back, I feel like Im suffocating. My joints hurt. My vision keeps blurring. I finally went to the doctor yesterday[after my husband threatened to knock me out and drag me to the ER if I didnt go to the doc voluntarily] Doctor thinks it might be recurring too. He did a bunch of tests, and x rays, I was so tired when he was done I just wanted to lay down on the office floor and go to sleep. Trouble is, I cant sleep. You dont realize how many times you turn over in bed at night till you have a breathing problems and wake up every time you roll onto your back or left side.I hate the steroids, the tests, the diagnostic surgery, the whole mess. I hope that isnt what it is, but Im afraid that it is. Well, Im done whining. If thats what it is, Ill make the best of it, and go on. There are people in the world with much worse problems. I have a friend with a brain tumor, compared to him, I have no problems.

[link] ]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/17210004/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/17210004/ Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:28:27 PST
I just received a very nice set of soft pastels as a gift from a friend. Trouble is, Ive never used pastels and know nothing about them. Anyone out there use them? How does one apply them? Ive ordered a book, but Id like some insight from some artists who have actually worked with them. If anyone out there has any good tips, Id appreciate them! Going to try some Plein Aire work with them in a couple weeks when the weather is a tad warmer. Might go to the mountains, or perhaps to Transylvania County where all the waterfalls are. That might make some pretty subjects for some paintings. Need some help!!!

[link] ]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/16974846/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/16974846/ Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:48:50 PST
Ravenhaven is hosting a contest involving Nature! Anyone can participate.... see his journal[link]

[link] ]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/16798277/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/16798277/ Sat, 09 Feb 2008 10:11:27 PST
Goes to show what a good HISSY FIT will get you sometimes. The Contractor appeared out of the blue, installed the windows[did a very nice job] Appologised profusely for taking so long to appear.and is gone. Im very happy with the results. The inspection is over, and everything passed. We can proceed to next stage of remodeling.[fortunately wont need that contractor again] Things are coming together. Home remodeling can be very expensive and irritating. Next project....ROOFING[UGH} Not looking forward to dealing with that, but we must. Some day we may be done.

[link] ]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/16720937/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/16720937/ Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:09:03 PST
My husband and I have been trying to get new windows installed in our house for ages. We finally got the windows, now the contractor has disappeared. No response to phone calls or emails. POOF-Hes gone. Fortunately, we had only paid him half the amount, so if he doesnt rappear, we wont be out the entire cost of windows plus installation. But it makes me so angry!!! Are there no reputable people left in this world? Id like to feed him to my cats[but they would probably barf all over the rug, and then he definitely wouldnt install me windows]OOOOOOOOHHHHH!!! I just want to pull his hair out!! But I guess what Im going to have to do is hunt for someone to install these stupid windows, or David and I are going to do it ourselves. So disgusted!

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My neighbor me to paint her a landscape with a red house or barn in a snowy setting. Preferably with some dark trees in it for contrast. We rarely get snow, and when we do, it usually isnt the ground covering, tree shrouding, blankety kind of snow shes talking about. And there are no red houses or barns locally. Can anyone help me out ?

[link] ]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/16269415/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/16269415/ Sat, 05 Jan 2008 11:39:31 PST
PROVOCATIVE, THOUGHT PROVOKING, DISTURBING. WATCH ENTIRE VIDEO.[link]

[link] ]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/16202248/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/16202248/ Tue, 01 Jan 2008 08:23:45 PST
Whether you agree with his political leanings or not, his work is full of power and emotion. This guy doesnt get the recoginition he deserves.[link]

[link] ]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/16109998/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/16109998/ Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:36:01 PST
I truly didnt think the ultra conservative FOX NEWS[aka FAUX NEWS to many] ever had anything on worth hearing. But this man is interesting. Im surprised they allow him to speak out.[link]

[link] ]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/15284052/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/15284052/ Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:23:55 PDT
Just heard it today on Democracy Now. Amazing. What makes us better than the terrorists if we can hire mercenaries[I know, the State Department calls them Contract Workers....thats what a mercenary is.] They claim they are over there "guarding dignitaries" There are more mercenaries over there than there are soldiers[there arent THAT many dignitaries over there] But the mercenaries of the State Department are why we dont have a draft right now. The State Department's "contract workers" are taking up the slack. But they arent subject to military code, or military law, they are not supervised by anyone but themselves, and the State Department has set them above the laws of our country. What has happened to my America? We arent supposed to do this kind of stuff! My father fought in WWII...he would be so ashamed of what is happening now. I am so ashamed, this is not right. We are supposed to be protectors of the weak, not the murderers of women and children. My Congress people are all Republican, obstructionist Republicans. It wont do any good to contact them[Dole Burr and Patrick McHenry] but I will do it anyway. Along with Nancy Pelosi, Patrick Leahy and Teddy Kennedy. And anyone else whos phone number or email I can find. This is humiliating. How can we talk of human rights and murder children??????

[link] ]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/14965776/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/14965776/ Mon, 08 Oct 2007 05:46:05 PDT
For over a month now, I have been having this problem with da. It keeps booting me off, I try to comment and get the "Forbidden" page[even when I can manage to stay logged in] I sometimes have to sign in a dozen times over the course of an hour even though I have never left the site. Commenting is impossible some days, and I cant always look at other peoples deviations or journals[the dreaded "Forbidden" page appears instead] I sent numerous requests for help to the help desk, which totally ignored me for two weeks. When I finally got a little ugly about it, I did get a "We will look into it" note. That was two and a half weeks ago, the problem persists. Nothing has changed except Im a lot more frustrated than I was. What is the point of paying for a full subscription[which they quickly take the money for] when they cannot fulfill their end of the bargain, and dont really show much remorse for that lacking. Im angry and frustrated, and thoroughly disgusted. ......Well that is my rant for the day, so much for the Helpless Help Desk....now Im going to go do something productive.

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Someone told me once there were no animals in heaven, because it would be too crowded if all animals went to heaven. And I remember thinking"How could it be heaven without animals?" I think of the beloved pets I have had the privilege of sharing my life with, and I think"Who else could deserve heaven more?" They love unconditionally, they dont care who you are, what you have, where you have been, or what your personal beliefs are. If you give them love, they give it back, simple as that. they live true to their makers will, and as He or She planned, unless their lives are distorted by humans and their sometimes bizarre interventions[like docking tails, tying their heads to trees, or putting them in cages] And as more and more species disappear from the planet, you have to wonder, "Animals kill to survive, man kills for sport, entertainment, convenience, and greed. Who deserves heaven more?"

[link] ]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/14059584/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/14059584/ Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:37:09 PDT
Well, this summer has been hard on my cats. My beloved Smokey[the little grey feral] disappeared about a month ago, along with many many others in the feral colony.[we think a virus got them] And then yesterday, my old orange tabby came limping in the house with his right front leg swollen three times its normal size and bleeding. Fearing the worst, I snatched him up and ran for the emergency vet. Diagnosis; Copperhead bite. The vet says they are seldom fatal, and generally heal without complication. I surely hope so. It remains swollen today, though no longer bleeding and draining. It is very bruised and discolored, and seems to be uncomfortable[vet gave me pain med for him, which he takes after much fuss] Hes eating well, and moving around on it. I dearly miss my little Smokey, and am really concerned for my tabby[Puzz] He is going to be 13 his next birthday, and doesnt have the resiliance he used to have. Anyway, I hope nothing else happens to my creatures. What with my sister dying, and Smokey disappearing Ive lost enough this year.

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[link] ]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/13383997/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/13383997/ Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:47:41 PDT
Went to the "Boone in June" artists three day get together in Boone this weekend. It was at Cheap Joes artists Supply[cheapjoes.com] It was wonderful!! Workshops, demonstrations, gallery displays, Met a wonderful Pastel/ Oils Plein Air artist named Kevin Beck, his work is gorgeous!!! Hes having a five day workshop next month[WANT to go, Cant afford it] Got a few tips, bought some supplies, watched some amazing artists work, Joe started out as a pharmacist, and now has one of the biggest art supply dealerships in the eastern US, and is a wonderful watercolorist. It was a terrific weekend.[the mountains are always beautiful, but it was so foggy, I couldnt really get any good pics. Going to Blowing Rock next week for Art in the Park. Lots of good things going on this summer.

[link] ]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/13198756/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/13198756/ Sun, 03 Jun 2007 06:59:04 PDT
Who is your favorite DA artist{other than yourself, now, c'mon] Got a friend or someone you think is really fantastic, but never or rarely recoginized for their talent? Lets exchange favorite artists, and maybe expand our own horizons while we create some deserved attention for someone we think is special in some way. Post your favorites, and lets recoginize them for their talent. I have many favorites, and some very very special friends, but one of my favorites is:[link] is one of many. But I really like the light and movement, and the color he puts in his work. Tell me some of your favorites!

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Thanks to;[link] [link]

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[link] to come

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Thanks to ;[link] folks all contributed photos, expressed support and concern, and offered comfort to both myself and my sister as she was dying. Fot that I can never express enough gratitude.

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Never thought Id make it. Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to look and offer support.

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Never thought Id make it. Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to loos and support. Love you guys!!!!

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It gave her such pleasure in her last weeks. The beautiful scenes of beautiful places sent to her by beautiful people. Words will never be enough to thank you [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link]

There are many more. I will add pages as I sort through the book. I do not want to leave out anyone who reached out to show her love, it was the greatest gift anyone can give. Again, thanks to you. ]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/11891122/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/11891122/ Tue, 20 Feb 2007 06:49:17 PST
My sister passed away, Saturday Feb 17th at 5:12 am{EST} She was unconcious for the last 36 hours. The family was with her. She wasnt in pain, and her friends had a chance to say good bye. No one will ever replace her. She was my best friend.

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My sister was admitted to the ICU again yesterday. She became unresponsive at home, and had to be taken back in. Last word I got was they werent sure what was wrong, they didnt think it was the progression of the cancer, but werent sure .Hoping to know more this morning.

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Carol started her chemo and radiation treatments about ten days ago. Shes ahving a very bad time. Losing strength very fast, having difficulty getting in and out of the house. My brothers are going to work on building ramps for a wheel chair, but there is supposed to be a very heavy winter storm this weekend, so they are going to have to wait a few days. She has fallen twice trying to get back in the house from treatment, and now shes afraid to try going out.The insurance company has been refusing to pay for help in the house, and she has no income[she was laid off from her job 10 days before she was diagnosed with brain cancer] We have been trying to get her help, and working on getting her social security disability. She has worked for 45 years, and so far all of her savings are going to medical costs[chemo drug is 16000 dollars a month!] We are taking it a day at a time, and trying to keep her spirits up, but shes getting scared and weaker. I appreciate all the support from all the folks on da. Have just about finished the album for her, Hoping to take it to her in a couple weeks[there are so many gorgeous pictures, Im using up all the ink cartridges at the local office supply store]Its going to be beautiful, and I know she is going to be thrilled. Shes talking about signing herself into one of those assisted care facilities, but she changes her mind from day to day, so I dont know if she really will do it.

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The path report came back....it is as bad as it gets. My favorite sister, and the family member I have always been the closest to, is dying. Her cancer is the fastest growing and most aggressive of the brain cancers. I think she probably wont even know me soon. [a matter of months] I never thought of life without her, guess I thought she would always be around. Now I have to think about helping to make her last few months the best they can be.She has always been so kind and generous...this is so unfair. I know life isnt fair, but she deserves this so much less than so many people I can think of.But anyway, she will never get to see so many of the beautiful places in the world...so please email pictures of the lovely places around your homes, and the attractions, so that I can show my sister the world. Thank you all. phillis_smith@yahoo.com

]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/10937634/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/10937634/ Sun, 03 Dec 2006 14:19:24 PST [link] Is another very talented artist. This is one of his beautiful photographs[link]

[link] is some of his writings. He is in the military, and deserves our support and encouragement. He takes beautiful photos from various places in the world. He has lots of wonderful stories to tell. Stop by and visit his gallery.He is a very good guy.

By the way, sorry for the delay in this. My sister was just diagnosed with brain cancer, and I have spent the last several days a few states away from home trying to help her with things.She had brain surgery wednesday the 29th, and is doing very well all things considered.She has radiation and chemo to face, but she is strong, and she will get through it. ]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/10935946/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/10935946/ Sun, 03 Dec 2006 11:44:49 PST [link] Bobcat is one of our very talented artists

Bobcat uses a camera, colored pencils, and his imagination to create lovely pieces, many are fanciful adventures. He is talented and generous with his support of other artists. Please visit his site and meet him, he is a good person.

By the way, sorry for the delay in this. My sister was just diagnosed with brain cancer, and I have spent the last several days a few states away from home trying to help her with things.She had brain surgery wednesday the 29th, and is doing very well all things considered.She has radiation and chemo to face, but she is strong, and she will get through it. ]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/10870467/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/10870467/ Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:44:49 PST
The first ten people to comment get loaded with praise. That's right, I will post your name, say what I admire about your art, and link the adoring public to some of my favorite pieces. How can this not be a good thing!

But you must, of course, post this in YOUR journal as well.

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People are beating each other up in the malls, fighting over toys. A little girl got her arm broke in a rush to get into a mall opening at midnight. The "season of love and light" is really the season of commercialism, capitalism, greed and conspicuous consumption.Breaking little girls arms over toys![and it was a full grown woman that hurt her!!!} It is absoulutely shameful!!!!Calm Down People!!!!Its just STUFF!!!We dont have to disable children for it!!!!

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Lots of work, but my Senators won, and we now control both the House and the Senate. Now I expect to see some changes, or we will boot their sorry butts out, too.

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The mid term elections are coming up rapidly, and I have tons of stuff to do.Ill pop in now and then, but dont worry if you dont "see" me for a while. I am involved in helping a couple canidates, and I have some Board of Elections work to do. Take care everyone.C Ya in a few weeks.

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Show us your state/city/ province/country. Not all of us can afford to travel, so take us to your corner of the world. Post pictures of your city, hometown, beaches or mountains.Take us to your prettiest spots, show us your tourist attractions. Share your part of the world. We all want to see it!!

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Was playing in the mountains yesterday, and took some cool pictures with the new camera churra [link] gave me as a gift. We had a wonderful time, and I thought some of you might like seeing some of NC

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Just thought Id update my fellow cat lovers on the condition of my feral buddy. He spent about ten days on or very near my front porch, recovering from a dog attack. He had infection, and I gave him antibiotics and pain relievers. He mended well, developed a taste for expensive gourmet cat food[he likes chicken florentine with garden greens, and beef filet with a jus reduction] He gained a little weight, and a lot of trust. He greets me now every morning when I open the door to let the dog out. He waits for his breakfast, and then has a nap on the settee.He stays pretty close to the house now, but is still a tomcat, and wanders off at times[but always comes back] My husband and I spent the weekend scraping and painting the front porch, and he stayed with us, even chasing the garden hose when David got it out to rinse the porch down.He seems totally recovered, and I have to caution him about chasing my birds off. [he really is pretty well behaved] I think we will be able to get him to the vet soon, and I hope that doesnt turn him against us, but we need to do it.

]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/9702233/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/9702233/ Sat, 12 Aug 2006 12:37:01 PDT
[link] is my son, and builds computers and distributes computer parts and accessories. If you ever need anything, contact him and tell him you are a friend of mine, he will give you a good deal[he always takes care of me!} He can also get you software. Hes a good one!

]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/9562711/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/9562711/ Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:50:42 PDT
The Phisherman has been dealt with[thanks to Moonbeam and da help] and will not be a problem to anyone in the future.This site is for artists, and should stay that way. Anyway, just wanted to let you all know Moon and da help came to the rescue!

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I got one of those phishing schemes as a comment on one of my deviations today. One of those where they try to get personal information about you. I reported it, but it really pissed me off because I dont think we should be targets for that crap here. Its bad enough that I get all that garbage in my email, now I have to put up with it here. I have not responded to it, and wont. I know a scam when I see one, but Im afraid some youngster or some naieve person might get drawn in by this trash. It just ticks me off!!!

]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/9479940/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/9479940/ Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:25:36 PDT
I am having a hard time artistically lately. Everything I do looks like shit...Im frustrated and disgusted. Nothing is turning out the way I see it in my head. I am about ready to say "Screw it ALL"...And Im sick of cooking ,too[just in case anyone out there cares]

]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/9423225/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/9423225/ Wed, 19 Jul 2006 05:49:22 PDT
Its hot, in some places, deadly hot. Please think about friends, family elderly neighbors etc who may not have air conditioning, and see if you can offer them a little relief if you do have it. Think about outdoor pets, they have fur coats, and are really suffering. Make sure they have water[fresh, dogs wont drink warm water very well, and will dehydrate]move them indoors, or into the shade, check on them frequently if you cant bring them inside. Make sure elderly neighbors and friends have someone checking on them regularly. I have a big outdoor fan on my frontporch, and it [my porch] has become a haven for some of the feral cats of the neighborhood. Im leaving the fan on for them, and putting icecubes in bowls of water to give them a little relief.They are learning to tolerate each other in this heat, and sharing the space. My own are consigned to the indoors as long as it remains this hot[and they are grumpy about it too]. If you are lucky enough to have a pool, pond or lake, consider having not so lucky children over for some relief from the heat[invite parents too, you dont have to be the community babysitter] This is a time for compassion, and I know , as artists, thats one of our assets.Love you all!!

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After being gone for five days, hes back!!He looks very thin, and hes very nervous, but hes back! He ate well this morning, was very skittish, wouldnt let me approach him, but when I sat down on the glider on one end of the porch with my tea, he settled down in the sun at the other end of the porch and went to sleep. He slept there for about 1 1/2 hours, then got up and wandered off. He still looks rough, but hes moving better, and he isnt covered with mud anymore. I will have to work harder at getting him to let me close to him again, but hes coming back, and thats a start[I truly believed he had gone off to die] Thanks to everyone who has been supportive and concerned!!!

]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/9268206/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/9268206/ Tue, 04 Jul 2006 07:06:20 PDT
Did you ever just suddenly notice the artictic potential of something? Something maybe that has been around as long as you can remember, but you just didnt really see the potential? I was looking at a 1950 Studebaker Champion the other day, and it hit me. ...what beautiful curves and lines, how the sun on the paint changed its colors, how the shade deepened them. The graceful lines of the chrome and how the sun danced on it. And suddenly I thought, "I have to do a car!!!" So, I am working on a piece that my husband has already claimed, and Im really excited about how it is going to turn out. My Automotive Still Life. Anyone out there got any pictures of old classic cars they wouldnt mind me using?

]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/9208339/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/9208339/ Wed, 28 Jun 2006 09:20:03 PDT
Increased rates of Parkinsons disease linked to increased use of pesticides. Rate of occurance of autism climbing alarmingly in the US, rate of occurance of brain tumors quadruples worldwide. More and more municipal water supplies have higher than acceptable levels of haloacetic acids[carcinogenic] And what is the government doing? They are loosening the restrictions on Corporations that pollute. They can now release up to 10 times the amount previously allowed into the water supplies. Factory Farms can now dump hog and chiken wastes [untreated] directly into our streams and rivers fines[they are required only to get a permit to do this] Lumber mills increasing the amount of arsenic dumped into water supplies. We are poisoning ourselves to have all our luxuries. Is it worth it?

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I just tied a catnip toy to my cats tail. He is now running in circles in the floor. {ROFLMAO!!!!!!} Should I take it off???

]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/8814193/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/8814193/ Fri, 19 May 2006 06:43:55 PDT
We have a colony of feral[wild] cats in our area. Some of them are really pitiful. David and I feed them, and when we can, we catch them and get them vet care. We have two new ones coming to the feeder. A medium sized grey tabby male, and a little black female with white paws. The grey tabby has begun to trust me, even got close enough to him to put monthly flea treatment on him, and the little black female is starting to approach David. It is sad that people get animals and dont take care of them, or abandon them to their own devices. Many of these are from cats that have been abandoned when their owners moved. People can just walk away from their responsibilities as though they were nothing. Smokey[the grey tabby male] is gaining weight, and I hope will learn to trust me enough that some day I can take him to the vet. Several of us in the neighborhood take care of this group. We get them spayed/neutered when we can, to control the population, and get rabies shots to prevent the spread of deadly diseases. One small business owner in the area, a gentleman from India, feeds a whole group, and does what he can to care for them. He is a kind and gentle man, and Im glad to share my neighborhood with him.

]]> *resada http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/8746972/ http://resada.deviantart.com/journal/8746972/ Fri, 12 May 2006 06:33:06 PDT
My David has had a rough time lately, thats why I havent been around much. He is not a complainer and has a very high pain tolerance. But last week he was having pain that left him unable to walk. I was scared. The doctor was afraid it was his appendix, or something possibly worse. It turned out to be diverticulitis, and he is doing better now. Antibiotics and a diet change have done wonders. It really makes you appreciate someone when you suddenly realize they could be gone. We need to appreciate the ones we care about, there are no gaurantees they will be around tomorrow.

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