Entry for February 14, 2007/Settings

To any one who has had problems commenting on my blog try again. My setttings were screwed up.

Entry for February 14, 2007/ Poetry Wednesday

There Will Come Soft Rains bySara Teasdale (War Time) There will come soft rains and the smell of the ground, And swallows circling with their shimmering sound; And frogs in the pools singing at night, And wild plum trees in tremulous white, Robins will wear their feathery fire Whistling their whims on a low fence-wire; And not one will know of the war, not one Will care at last when it is done. Not one would mind, neither bird nor tree If mankind perished utterly; And Spring herself, when she woke at dawn, Would scarcely know that we were gone. The following poem is taken from her Purlizer Prize winning book "Love Songs" Spring Night The park is filled with night and fog, The veils are drawn about the world, The drowsy lights along the paths Are dim and pearled. Gold and gleaming the empty streets, Gold and gleaming the misty lake, The mirrored lights like sunken swords, Glimmer and shake. Oh, is it not enough to be Here with this beauty over me? My throat should ache with praise, and I should kneel in joy beneath the sky. Oh, beauty are you not enough? Why am I crying after love, With youth, a singing voice and eyes To take earth's wonder with surprise? Why have I put off my pride, Why am I unsatisfied, I for whom the pensive night Binds her cloudy hair with light, I for whom all beauty burns Like incense in a million urns? Oh, beauty, are you not enough? Why amI crying after love? Hope you have enjoyed this presentation. Sussan

Entry for February 13, 2007/ THE YUKON QUEST

Since February 10th I have been following the Yukon Quest Dog Race in Alaska. Very exciting stuff. AlaskaRap has some great videos on his blog, that you should check out.

Here is the link toThe Yukon Quest Web Site where you too can follow along with who is in the lead, how the mushers take care of themselves and their dogs. I find it really interesting.

You may wonder that I as such an animal advocate love these races. The reason is because of the bond and love between the mushers and their dogs. The dogs live to run, and we all know dogs are not happy unless they have a job to do, and the mushers , well they live for their dogs.

Here are some quotes from Alaska mushers. Collected in a cute little book a friend gave me titled "Sled Dog Wisdom" by Tricia Brown.

"I've learned over the years that the dogs are smarter than humans when it comes to communicatiion. they know what your're thinking at all times" George Attla, North Pole Alaska

"You can never waste time sitting still and cuddling a puppy. That time comes back to you later in affection from the dog and its willingness to run for you" DeeDee Jonrowe, Willow Alaska\

"The dogs have taught me to sit back and enjoy the simple things in life" Dalton Fiedler, Willow , Alaska.

And you can't say any more than that.

I hope you find some thing intersting on The Yukon Quest Web site and don't forget Alaskaraps blog. I haven't asked him yet if I could put his link on here so I won't , but I am sure you all can find him. He is a popular guy.

Here is the link and he has another posted where you can go to YouTube and see more.link

Entry for February 09, 2007sSong Saturday

Just cause I like the Beatles

Entry for February 08, 2007/Good Things For Those Who Can Not Speak For Themselves.

Good things that are happening for animals

	Slaughter of Horses for Food Declared Illegal in Texas

January 21, 2007

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Entry for February 07, 2007Much Better

Well I got on the phone with my internet/DSL provider and found out that the problem was all the junk on my computer, temp files, cookies, history. So we cleaned it out. Seems there was some fractured cookie thingy. I know that isn't the right word but .... They told me to clean everything out at least once a week. I have windows set to do that for cookies but I guess it isn't doing it's job.

I want to thank every one, MM, J. and Klaus who helped me with advise.

Now we can get back to normal

See ya around.

Susan

Entry for February 04, 2007/Pearl

I was watching Bette Midler movies all day and one of them was "The Rose". Made me think of Pearl, may she rest in peace.