ART SUNDAY/HubbleSite - Picture Album

I had planned on showcasing Hieronymus Bosch the Dutch painter. His paintings are morbid fantasies of torture and punishment, but when I stepped out side this morning to walk Jake and Goldie I realized that it was just too beautiful of a day to even look at his paintings. The snow was lightly falling, it was not cold. Just that perfect snow cold and so damp, which is something we have been missing in Arizona for a while. The moisture was so wonderful I could not stop breathing it in. Being Saturday and about 8:30 AM it was quite, no cars on the road in my neighborhoor at all. No people , just me and the dogs. It was glorious. Right at that moment I decided I wanted to share for Art Sunday some beautiful art of the universe, mother nature at her best. Brought to us by the wonderful Hubble Telescope with a technique I certainly can't explain. A good friend had emailed me some pictures but I couldn't get them on my blog so I decided to go directly to the source, Hubble Site, where you can pick and choose what ever you might want to look at and then enlarge them, galaxy, universe, what ever you want. So here is the link. I really hope you enjoy yourself and I hope your day was as wonderful as mine.

HubbleSite - Picture Album

Susan

Song Saturday

I have always been a big fan of 80s pop songs. So here are some of my favorites. Some are very silly...

First Modern English doing I Melt With You, I so love this song

Now for the silly stuff " I Think I'm Turning Japanese"

And for what I think the 80's was all about, DANCING ..........MEN WITHOUT HATS "THE SAFETY DANCE"

Cold Weather Tips From The ASPCA

I know some of you could really care less about this information, but I know there are a few of you out there who do appreciate it, so here we have some good winter weather tips from the ASPCA about our furry friends.

CHECK IT OUT, PET PARENTS: HOT TIPS FOR COLD WEATHER
Winter may have made a late debut in many parts of the country, but it has certainly arrived in full force. With the thermometer dipping lower and lower, the ASPCA wants to remind you that your four-legged companions may also be feeling the chill. Here are some tips to keep them safe and sound until springtime:

- Be on the lookout for any antifreeze or engine coolant spills that might occur when preparing your car for winter. “These products contain chemicals that are harmful to animals,” says Dr. Steven Hansen, a veterinary toxicologist at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. “It’s important that you remember to store any potentially harmful chemicals in clearly marked, sealed containers in areas that are inaccessible to your pets.”

- Even if your pets are indoor/outdoor creatures, make sure their outdoor areas are well-sheltered from the cold and wind. If possible, keep animals inside, especially during cold spells and inclement weather.

- Take care that your pet has plenty of water. “Winter air can be very drying, leaving pets just as dehydrated as they are during the hot summer months,” says Dr. Louise Murray, Director of Medicine at the ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital.

- During the winter, outdoor cats sometimes crawl under the hoods of cars for warmth—but a car’s fan belt can kill or injure an animal when the motor starts. If there are outdoor or feral cats in your neighborhood, please bang on the hood of the car and wait a few seconds before turning on the engine.

For our complete list of cold weather tips, visit visitASPCA online.

Poets.org - Poetry, Poems, Bios & More - Fern Hill

I am trying again...This poem is for my friend Janie, who wondered if I was familiar with it after I posted another Dylan Thomas poem. So I decided I would post it for her.

Sorry about all the screw ups. Hope everyone will get to see this. This link goes directly to the poem.

Poets.org - Poetry, Poems, Bios & More - Fern Hill

Movie Monday

My presentation for Movie Monday is

The Queen

starring Helen Mirren as Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth of Great Britan

I just saw this movie last weekend and I was very excited about what a great movie it is. I found the movie dramatic and heart wrenching. I was talking about it for days after.

The story takes place during the week after the death of Princess Diana when the Royal Family choose not to make any statements regarding her death. The country turned against the Queen and the Royal Family. This is their side of the story.

Here is the link to the officail website for the movie where you can find a great deal of information regarding the making of the movie. Also great trailers, interviews and a wonderful gallery of pictures from the film.

"The Queen"

I hope you will see this movie in the theaters as it has been nominated for many awards that will be given out soon.

It really is great.

Entry for January 14, 2007

This picture is what it feels like around my house this morning, according to the weather on my Earthlink Page it was 7 degrees out side my single wide this morning. I believe it . I don't even want to take the dogs for a walk. Maybe we will just wait for a few more cups of coffee and hope the sun does it's thing and warms this place up a little.

Since I have no posting for Art Sunday this morning. Seems like my imagination went on vacation. I will do some catching up.

First, Smokey the poor pit bull that couldn't find a home seems to have a little guardian angel sitting on his shoulder. His persons were able to find a house to rent from a really nice man who loves all dogs and is even willing to put up a fence for him. I just love stories that have happy endings.

My foster kitties ( I think I mentioned them) are still with us. I am hoping that their real mother and her son will be finding a place to stay soon because as much as I love these kids, it is getting really crowded in our home and the newbies are getting really happy living here. I feel sorry for them because they will have to move again. At least they will be with their real family.

Lastly hands up all you HOUSE MD fans. I see there are quit a few of you out there. What did you think of how he got out of going to jail (sort of) I mean he did apologize to everyone and the judge made him spend one night in jail but he still had his drugs. He just seems to get away with every thing. So I am making a poll. Let me know what you think.

Song Saturday

Heard the other day it was Joan Baez's birthday, so for Song Saturday I thought we could use a little Joan. This is one of my favorite songs she performed and she actually wrote it. What a voice, clear as a bell

Enjoy