audio blog 070106
a walk in the park …
- killer chihuahua
- K2 and site design
- mexican train
- FL trip
- helpdesk – new duties
- countdown
- Busch Stadium in August
- Cardinals stink
- original Star Wars on DVD will be lame
- Superman Returns
(sorry for the thumping, jingling, and other ambient sounds)
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update 051506
Comma comma down dooby doo down down …
- It’s May, but it feels like March. Temps in the 50′s and 60′s (lows in the 40′s), windy, rainy, and cool.
- American Idol – Chris Daughtry is gone, and the fans of Idol are still in shock. I still believe this “talent” show is really a popularity contest. One writer noted that maybe not enough rock fans watch the show. He’s right. Chris will move on. Thanks to him, I’ve been exposed to rock bands like Fuel and Shinedown.
- Internet Explorer 7 Beta – I’m a Firefox user at heart, but I decided to try IE’s “new and improved” version. I’ll tell you what I think after a week of use.
- National Treasure – *** – interesting, but not believable; I do like scavenger hunts.
- Twisted – ** – unusual and confusing, hence the title.
- Cold Mountain – ***** – great piece set in the Civil War, with a moving story and outstanding performances across the board.
- Did you know last week was National Pet Week? I found out the last day. Salem got a new toy for it (not like he’s spoiled or anything).
An audioblog may be on the way soon. No, really.
just a dog
(author unknown)
From time to time, people tell me, “lighten up, it’s just a dog,” or, “that’s a lot of money for just a dog.” They don’t understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for “just a dog.” Some of my proudest moments have come about with “just a dog.” Many hours have passed and my only company was “just a dog,” but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by “just a dog,” and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of “just a dog” gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it’s “just a dog,” then you will probably understand phases like “just a friend,” “just a sunrise,” or “just a promise.” “Just a dog” brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. “Just a dog” brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of “just a dog” I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it’s not “just a dog” but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. “Just a dog” brings out what’s good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that it’s not “just a dog” but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being “just a human.” So the next time you hear the phrase “just a dog,” just smile, because they “just don’t understand.” 
Audio Blog 0916
Shownotes:
- the call
- mixed emotions
- preparation
- $2.69 a gallon
- weekend plans
- yard work
- lacking server space for blogs
Katrina relief – PLEASE HELP
- donate to the Red Cross
- Network for Good
- Pasado’s Safe Haven – please help save the animals
Pasado’s Safe Haven needs your help
Over 2 weeks have passed since Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, and rescuers from Pasado’s Safe Haven are finding animals barely alive in homes. The situation is dire. The rescuers need supplies, hot meals, and more people to help with the enormous task of finding and saving these animals.
The stories are very sad to read. If I could leave my job and my family to help, I would. But I don’t think I’m strong enough to handle the sight of a poor animal under these conditions.
If you can help, PLEASE do so:
send letters of thanks and encouragement to:
- Law Offices of Louis St. Martin
ATTN: PASADO RESCUE TEAMS
#1 Church St.
Houma, LA 70364
Pasado's Safe Haven needs your help
Over 2 weeks have passed since Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, and rescuers from Pasado’s Safe Haven are finding animals barely alive in homes. The situation is dire. The rescuers need supplies, hot meals, and more people to help with the enormous task of finding and saving these animals.
The stories are very sad to read. If I could leave my job and my family to help, I would. But I don’t think I’m strong enough to handle the sight of a poor animal under these conditions.
If you can help, PLEASE do so:
send letters of thanks and encouragement to:
- Law Offices of Louis St. Martin
ATTN: PASADO RESCUE TEAMS
#1 Church St.
Houma, LA 70364
the animals need our help too
Pet rescuers race against time – CNN.com article
Many people who remain in New Orleans do so because of their pets. I watched on NBC News last night how one lady who would not leave her 21 dogs. 21!! To see the footage, go to NBC Nightly News and underneath “Video – Sept. 9: Fallout at FEMA”, click on the link titled “82nd Airborne Brings Skills to New Orleans” (Internet Explorer required).
Please donate to help save these animals:
