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Himilayan Rabbits

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The Himalayan Rabbit possesses both good looks and a beautiful personality. It is no surprise that this lovely animal is one of the oldest domestic breeds and is widely kept as a pet. The Himalayan Rabbit, also known as the “Himmie”, is docile, and is well known for his tranquil, gentle personality. They are easy to handle and make excellent pets for adults and children alike. They are very loving and are quite small, adding to the pleasure of handling these sweet creatures. They are … Continue reading →

Soupy Sales is gone, and so is my childhood

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Soupy Sales was a comedian that was part of my childhood  One funny thing I remember about him was that he was able to mix childhood humor with a little adult humor in good taste, so that he was able to pull it off very well.     Sales died Thursday night at Calvary Hospice in the Bronx, New York, said his former manager and longtime friend, Dave Usher. Sales had many health problems and entered the hospice last week, Usher said. At the peak of his fame … Continue reading →

I Sat Beloney by John Lennon

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                                                                       I Sat Belonely by John Lennon I sat belonely down a tree, humbled fat and small, A little lady sang to me, I couldn’t see at all. I’m looking up and at the sky, to find such a wondrous voice, Puzzle, puzzle, wonder why, I hear but have no choice. “Speak up come forth you rattle me”, I potty menthol shout, “I know you hiddy by this tree”, but still she won’t come out. Such softly singing lulled me sleep, an hour or two … Continue reading →

POETRY WEDNESDAY 08/13/08: Paradiso by Dante Alighieri

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Right: Dante Alighieri painted by Sandro Botticelli (1444-1510). Click to enlarge. Dante Alighieri, or simply Dante (mid-May to mid-June 1265 -September 13/14, 1321), was an Italian poet from Florence. His central work, The Divina Commedia (originally called “Commedia” and later called “Divina” (divine) by Boccaccio hence “Divina Commedia”), is considered the greatest literary work composed in the Italian language and a masterpiece of world literature. In Italian he is known as “the Supreme Poet” (il Sommo Poeta). Dante, Petrarch and Boccaccio are also known as … Continue reading →

Poetry for the loss of a pet: Rainbow Bridge

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Rainbow Bridge author unknown There is a bridge connecting heaven and earth. It is called Rainbow Bridge because of its many colours. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills, valleys with lush green grass. When a beloved pet dies , the pet goes to this special place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. The old and frail are young again. Those who are maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each … Continue reading →

The Four Corners

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Did you know that you can be in four places at once ? Easy. Just go to the Four Corners Monument. It’s about 375 miles from Salt Lake City. It is the only place in the United States where you can be in four states at once. Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico all converge at Four Corners, a man-made geographical oddity that creates a magical place for visitors. If you bend down on all fours, stretch your arms and legs, you will truly be … Continue reading →

Art New Years Day: Hip Hip Hurrah !

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Hip Hip Hurrah, 1888 Peder Severin Kroyer Oil on canvas Danish painter, sculptor & printmaker born 1851 – died 1909 The colony of painters who worked in Skagen, Denmark, have gathered in a garden for a celebration. From left to right: Martha Johansen, painter Viggo Johansen, Norwegian painter Christian Krohg, P.S. Krøyer, Degn Brøndum (Anna Ancher’s brother), Michael Ancher, Swedish painter Oscar Björck, Danish painter Thorvald Niss, teacher Helene Christensen, Danish painter Anna Ancher and Helga Ancher. Original painting owned by Göteborgs Konstmuseum Peder Severin … Continue reading →

How to make You Tube Videos start playing automatically on your page

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Have you ever wondered how to get a You Tube Video to start to play automatically when someone comes to your page ? I have, and I could never understand why that is not an option when you go to You Tube to get a video for your blog. Well, I decided to do some research on that because I thought that should be such an easy thing to do. You have to actually change the embedded code after you do the copy and paste … Continue reading →

ART SUNDAY 08/10/08: Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks

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A view I shot from the Skyline Drive at sunset. Click to enlarge.  Hi everyone ! I’m back from my vacation from Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. First, let me tell you a little about Shenandoah (located in Virginia). The Skyline Drive, which runs for 105 miles along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is flanked by a rumpled panorama of forests and mountains. To many who travel the drive, the highway itself is a park ! But the cars are passing the … Continue reading →

Poetry Wednesday 10/29/08: Three autumn poems by Robert Frost

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Autumn Trees by Laurita A New England October can have days that seem like winter. In this poem, frost wants to put off those wintry days and keep the golden fullness of autumn. He speaks directly to October, in a kind of prayer.   October by Robert Frost  O hushed October morning mild, Thy leaves have ripened to the fall To-morrow’s wind, if it be wild, Should waste them all. The crows above the forest call To-morrow they may form and go. O hushed October morning mild, Begin … Continue reading →