Another Year

Tomorrow I celebrate another year on this earth. It seems we all reflect on the years before. I know I do.

But I know too that you have to look forward, even though you don't know what tomorrow will bring.

I will be going out to dinner with my friend Nancy, to a restaurant The Melting Pot, a fondue restaurant. It will be our first time there, hope its good.

Till next time.

Update : Daisy is doing much better now. The spot on her back is starting to heal. She is still sensitive in that area, but no pain that I can tell. She's active and that tell me she doing better.

Sick Puppy

After a day filled with Lunch then a unscheduled trip to the Napa Wine country, my day was not over.

My youngest dog a toy poodle Daisy was not happy. I noticed she kept scratching and I thought it was odd, because the day before, I had applied Advantex to both of them because I had noticed flees. After looking at the area, I was shocked to see the area was really inflamed. So off to the ER Vet late at night. She was starting to whine and lux at the mere touch. They shaved the area and washed it off, and sent her home. No meds. Well that's not the end. After getting home she was still not happy. She was not settling down and was jumping and whining all over the place. So another call and out the door we went again. This time it was pain medication injected and a prescription for the road. So around 3 AM Saturday Morning I was finally home.

She's still having discomfort and jumps around like a crazy dog, but she's at least more comfortable than the beginning.

Lesson is, not to give her ANY Advantrex at all. Brandi did fine with hers, but Daisy is far more sensitive.

P.S. It's been raining YAY !!!!!

A Sad Day To Remember

Need I say more ??

Why We Celebrate Labor Day

Labor Day is what we all consider the end of summer and the beginning of Fall. But it means more than that. It is a celebration of Labor, the contribution that we have all made in the work force. The continuation of productivity.

The holiday originated in Canada out of labor disputes ("Nine-Hour Movement") first in Hamilton, then in Toronto, Canada in the 1870s, which resulted in a Trade Union Act which legalized and protected union activity in 1872 in Canada. The parades held in support of the Nine-Hour Movement and the printers' strike led to an annual celebration in Canada. In 1882, American labor leader Peter J. McGuire witnessed one of these labor festivals in Toronto. Inspired from Canadian events in Toronto, he returned the USA, to New York and organized the first American "labor day" on September 5 of the same year.

The first Labor Day in the United States was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City. In the aftermath of the deaths of a number of workers at the hands of the US military and US Marshals during the 1894 Pullman Strike, President Grover Cleveland put reconciliation with Labor as a top political priority. Fearing further conflict, legislation making Labor Day a national holiday was rushed through Congress unanimously and signed into law a mere six days after the end of the strike. Cleveland was also concerned that aligning a US labor holiday with existing international May Day celebrations would stir up negative emotions linked to the Hay market Affair. All 50 U.S. states have made Labor Day a state holiday.

The form for the celebration of Labor Day was outlined in the first proposal of the holiday: A street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations," followed by a festival for the workers and their families. This became the pattern for Labor Day celebrations. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civil significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.

Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer. The holiday is often regarded as a day of rest and parades. Speeches or political demonstrations are more low-key than May 1 Labour Day celebrations in most countries, although events held by labor organizations often feature political themes and appearances by candidates for office, especially in election years. Forms of celebration include picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays, water sports, and public art events. Families with school-age children take it as the last chance to travel before the end of summer recess. Similarly, some teenagers and young adults view it as the last weekend for parties before returning to school. However, start dates for schools vary widely, beginning as early as July 24 in urban districts such as Atlanta, Miami, and Los Angeles. In addition, Labor Day marks the beginning of the NFL and college football seasons. The NCAA usually plays their first games the week before Labor Day, with the NFL traditionally playing their first game the Thursday following Labor Day.

Have a restful and safe Holiday.

California The Land of Fires

Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times

Here we go again, with the fires in So, California.

105,000 acres have burned so far. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

They have mandatory evacuations of 6,ooo homes in the areas affected.

I know they are not the only part of the country that are hit by disasters.

Rose Eating Dogs !!!

This is one of the new roses I have that is blooming still. One problem, they don't stay around long. My dogs love to eat them off the bush.... They smell wonderful, but if I don't get to them fast enough, they'll eat them.

My dog I had before them did them same thing. I don't get it. What is it about my dogs and roses that make them so attractive they have to eat them before I can enjoy them. Now I have to find an attractive way to keep them from getting to them.

Brandi my oldest, jumped up on the planter one day to eat them, and got the hair on her ear tangled up, all I could hear was her wining and I had to go out and untangle her. They are just like little children..

Still A Girly Girl

Fall is just around the corner, and I am getting that feeling of going to the darker colors of polish. I use to get my nails done for years, and mostly did the French Nail. But as of late, I am drawn to the darker colors.

Can you believe the Black Satin of Chanel is still as popular as it was when it came out ? it is. Pictured is the Blue Satin.

I like a pretty red or deeper colors more that the bright, although I've been know to wear a bright pink on my toes. I am still a girly, girl and love to play with make-up and polish.

The weather is cooler today, and it makes me want to start a fire and watch movies all day.....

Ain't This A Pisser

I am not a happy girl..... This is my T.V. I have only had it a short time and this is what I have to deal with every time I turn it on. For the first 20 minutes this is it.

Now I am asking for Sony to replace it with a new set. I don't think I should pay for repairs etc... So, I have written a letter demanding a brand new one. So wish me luck........

I Love Silver Trays

I have so many silver trays, just another weakness for me. I love this one. It's heavy and long. I am thinking it will fit on the back of my toilet. After I polish it up, I am sure it will look so, pretty, with towels and soaps. It's going to take a lot of elbow action.

I have been MIA on my blog a lot lately. I honestly do not have much to offer these days. And I have found myself loosing interest. So I am not going away, but just slowing down.

I have had some things in my life change and I am trying to adjust.

So, hang in there with me if you will.

Gordon Ramsey

I love watching Gordon Ramsey. He's straight to the point. Which is somewhat my style. One thing I have never done is eaten at one of his US restaurants. You can catch some of his shows, on BBC America.

He can't be all that scary, he's married with 4 children, and does show a soft side.

Who's your favorite Chef to watch ???