Adoptable Me
Terrorism works when…
Terrorism is when people bond in hatred toward a common enemy and then act to harm that enemy. But another element has to be in place for terrorism to succeed…the silence of people unwilling to take a stand against it. It is not enough to pray that… someone else will step up and stand against the unjust actions of those operating in hatred. Each of us must take an active stand against terrorism at any level. Read Full Story
A Long Day's Journey Up the Mountain of Courage
I've been gone from the blogging world for what feels like a very long time.AndNow, it's time to return...With a mission.For the past 8 months I have been working -- 28 to 35 volunteer hours 7 days a week -- to care for and socialize dogs seized from an out of control and badly neglected breeding situation.On December 11 and 30, 2008, approximately 200+ dogs, 3 cats, 10 cockatiels, a bunch of chickens and a very loud rooster were seized by Yellowstone County (Billings, MT) and taken to the fa... Read Full Story
A Long Day's Journey Up the Mountain of Courage
I've been gone from the blogging world for what feels like a very long time.AndNow, it's time to return...With a mission.For the past 8 months I have been working -- 28 to 35 volunteer hours 7 days a week -- to care for and socialize dogs seized from an out of control and badly neglected breeding situation.On December 11 and 30, 2008, approximately 200+ dogs, 3 cats, 10 cockatiels, a bunch of chickens and a very loud rooster were seized by Yellowstone County (Billings, MT) and taken to the f... Read Full Story
A Long Day’s Journey Up the Mountain of Courage
I’ve been gone from the blogging world for what feels like a very long time. And Now, it’s time to return… With a mission. For the past 8 months I have been working –  28 to 35 volunteer hours 7 days a week — to care for and socialize dogs seized from an out of control and badly neglected breeding situation. On December 11 and 30, 2008, approximately 200+ dogs, 3 cats,  10 cockatiels,  a bunch of chickens and one loud rooster were seized by Yellowstone County (Bi... Read Full Story
President Obama's Inaugural Address
My fellow citizens:I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gath... Read Full Story
President Obama's Inaugural Address
My fellow citizens:I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gath... Read Full Story
President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address
.. My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition. Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken am... Read Full Story
6 ($40 or less) Last Minute Gift Ideas for Last Minute Shoppers!
Can you guess what all of these gift ideas have in common?!1. Three Cups of Tea. American Greg Mortenson sets out to climb Pakistan's mighty K2, but learns  that it's not how high you climb that brings satisfaction and accomplishment to one's life, but how high you enable others to climb. This absolutely fantastic true story read tells the journey of one man's mission to promote peace in the world...one school at a time. Available wherever books are sold. 2. December by Jeni... Read Full Story
6 ($40 or less) Last Minute Gift Ideas for Last Minute Shoppers!
Can you guess what all of these gift ideas have in common?! 1. Three Cups of Tea. American Greg Mortenson sets out to climb Pakistan’s mighty K2, but learns that it’s not how high you climb that brings satisfaction and accomplishment to one’s life, but how high you enable others to climb. This absolutely fantastic true story read tells the journey of one man’s mission to promote peace in the world…one school at a time. Available wherever books are sold. 2. Decem... Read Full Story