On the Bridge Again

Looks like just two cats left, Lilly is now on the way across the rainbow bridge. She was the only kitten that didn't get a home so we kept her. Boodini and Lilly are arch enemies. After 17 years she has had a good go. She never let much push her around, and could hiss and screech better than any.

Rusty Deal

Driving into Aralia Dr. with the old truck and me the old dude, it didn't take long to recall where the hell I was. So off in the opposite direction of Bull creek down to spice wood rd. and following the trail next to that road it was a meander to see how some spots had water falls and streams possibly to lie in if you wanted to cool off. Not a whole lot of folks. Back up again I took the other end that goes to 360, it was understood too often I would stop after this short loop, having usually my ass handed to me. Then back again I headed down the jeep road out and back just to get a rounded mile in. Well it was a pretty rusty run and moving the parts of me that haven't felt or seen the good ole out doors in a while. Summer time and looking forward to the hot days again.

To Sammartini's Mom

Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, we fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, our Mother. To thee do we come, before thee we kneel, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer them.

Whooping That Crane

Yes indeed, sometimes fun comes in just getting out and having it. What's even better when the spotlight shines all around on everyone. Looks like the group from SA got out and took all the hardware, beat the competition and made a showing. Does it feel good, well kick back and enjoy the limelight. It's all you! Congrats to ya!

Bringing the Gift

Adios oh Virgen de Guadalupe
Adios oh Madre de el Salvador
desde que nino nombrarte supe
eres me vida, eres me vida, mi solo amor
Adios oh Virgen Madre querida
adios Refugio de pecador
eres mi encanto eres mi vida
dulce esperanza dulce esperanza
de mi dolor
Adios oh Virgen de Guadalupe
adios oh Madre de el redentor
ante tu trono siempre se agrupe
todo tu pueblo todo tu pueblo
lleno de amor
Adios oh Madre la mas amable
Aqui te dejo mi corazón
Adios oh Virgen incomparable
Dame Señora dame Señora tu bendición

Ain't Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf

I think everyone likes to be fearful. It occupies the time because we don't want to be happy either. There's plenty of fear going around, besides the regular phobias, loss of job, house, food, clothing, we live from day to day if a terrorist is going show up where we are, will there be a weather shut down, probably most of all will some complete idiot be elected president on either party line. The media, people in various agencies are always warning us to be fearful, the latest is the Dog Flu. They don't really say what can be done to prevent it, but a very expensive vaccine is on the way. Those interviewed give the usual, "oh yes the pet is part of the family, oh yes we'll pay whatever to save them", well we get all that. Fear will make you do anything in the name of safety. I've always heard that the best way to keep from getting sick is to always wash your hands. Well you can bet that Boodini has the cleanest paws in the hood!

It Just Is

I've done some foolish things, I've been downright stupid. I've been a sucker for a pretty face, Lord I've been polluted. When people say, " would you go back?" that's a no way no how. There is no limit to the havoc he can wreak, when a young man slips into his self destructive streak. But I've been east, west, north and south but I made it through somehow. I took it hard when I found out that life wasn't fair. I used to bellyache and moan, but now I just don't care. I'm making one last victory lap and then I'll take a bow. I like where I am now, father time is my friend. I feel at home in my own skin.