The Continental Congress 10 November 1775, Philadelphia passed a resolution (written by future president John Adams) that, “Two battalions of Marines be raised consisting of one colonel, two lieutenant colonels, two majors and other officers as usual in other regiments, that they consist of an equal number of privates with other battalions; that ( Read more... )

A brief caveat. This is nothing to do with events in my life. All my current puppies are fat and happy and none have been taken to a shelter ( Read more... )

Well, my Reddog is now a grandma. Her two pups had their babies over the past couple of days. A grand total of 14 born with 12 surviving at this point. That's between two momma dogs ( Read more... )

You Are 68% Open Minded


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Most of the time when you read tributes to vets, they're filled with the stories of those who've suffered in combat and we see pictures showing the battle-weary combat vets which pointedly make the argument about the sacrifices our veterans have made and continue to make ( Read more... )

I make it a point to listen to this every year.

http://www.oldtimeradiofans.com/mercury_theater/Mercury_Theater.1938.10.30_War_of_the_Worlds.mp3

I RESCUED A HUMAN TODAY. Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into our kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want ( Read more... )

Once again, the tornadoes in Arkansas missed me. Too damned close this time tho.

A shout out of congrats to an old friend of mine. Two movies he worked on as the CG supervisor won Oscars last night. Avatar and Hurt Locker. Good job Mitch.

We all know about the idiotic statement that Pat Robertson made about the earthquake, and the hue and cry from the left over it. So now ladies and gentlemen, I give you an eually idiotic statement from someone on the left. May I present Mr. Danny Glover. Leave a comment  1