This is a wonderful organization for any animal lover. They strive to protect all animals. “We promised our furry loved ones a lifetime of care, and in return, they gave us their hearts….Unconditional love lasts forever”. I used most of the words they put on their cards they give away to members to send to someone who has lost a loved pet. “Each beloved pet will always hold a special place in our hearts. Angels Rest at Best Friends is a peaceful and serene final resting place for animals as we honor their memories and spirit.”
The Rainbow Bridge is a comfort to read and please give link to anyone who has lost a loved pet. For the first time in my life, I am without a dog. At one time I had two West Highland terriers. Such a happy time in my life. Duffy lived to be almost 18, and Maggie promised me she would live to be 20. Sadly she didn’t keep her promise, and died at almost 15.Grateful for all the years…Also had a boxer Molly who died very young at 8…and then of course, as a child, I had Trixie, Snuffy, Buffy, and everyone of them, in my soul forever….Since I can’t deal with the emotions in losing them anymore, I get my fix with Lucky, my Havenese canine grandson near me, and when I visit in Calif. I have another, Buddy..They think he’s a Schnoodle..I hesitate to say, but he’s as much a Schnoodle as I am..He’s a Heinz..about 57 varieties…but nevertheless a love. To all out there with pets, cheers to them having a lovely long life…and of course their owners as well.
Best Friends …bestfriends.org
I wrote a blog several months ago called Friendship Garden. Weeding occasionally the toxic plants, to have new and thriving beautiful ones in their place. I continue to do this. Since I have been visiting more often and staying longer in Virginia, I have had the seeds planted for wonderful new friends. I adore my brothers wife, and we are loving sisters. Naturally her friends are women that I am honored to be with. A true mutual connection. I have a friend, my husband and I met in Paris, when she was on her honeymoon. I rarely see, her busy grandmother schedule, and my living in New York, but the soul connection is alive and well. I have come to the realization that the years have nothing to do with how a friendship thrives. It’s about love and understanding each other. When your friends “get you” and you “get them”…(sorry for the simple words, but so much meaning behind them)…a reading between the words and lines moment for you. Since April, I have been on social networks with Facebook, my blog, and Twitter. The Land of Twitter has been the most nourishing because of the very young followers and hearing their voices. After all, they will be taking over this world someday, and hopefully making it a better place. I have met new friends on Twitter with a very strong connection. Having over 700 followers from every country is amazing and fulfilling for me, because my words are validated, and there is no greater reward…so what’s the point of all this. Simple. Surrounding yourself with nourishing people feeds your soul as eating nourishing food feeds your body. Both essential to live a balanced life.
For Animal Lovers and Protectors
It has come to my attention recently on Twitter, the cruelty to animals and just how prevalent it has become in our violent society. Through the efforts of Animal Rescue Crusade @ARCrusade and Shirley@parlace, and many others, voices of animals are being heard. Here are some other voices I would like to share. Michael Mountain “Kindness to animals, and respect for all life are the only meaningful foundation for a civilized world.” ..Jon Evans “To inflict cruelties on defenseless creatures, or condone such acts, is to abuse one of the cardinal tenets of a civilized society-reverence for life.” …Albert Schweitzer “Anyone who has accustomed himself to regard the life of any living creature as worthless is in danger of arriving also at the idea of worthless human life.” … Mohandas Gandhi “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” ” I hold that the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man.” “The measure of a society can be how well its people treats its animals”…………..Please do whatever you can to prevent cruelty to animals by supporting the many wonderful organizations that help the helpless….Thank you for reading..
“To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.” “The Consciousness of loving and being loved brings a warmth and richness to life that nothing else can bring.”
& more Oscar Wilde
“Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing.”…..”The public have an insatiable curiosity to know everything, except what is worth knowing.”…..”No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist.”…..”Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.”….. “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.”…..”I adore simple pleasures; they are the last refuge of the complex.”
A Toast to All
Over 50 years ago, I toasted to my husband ,and my family knows that with every occasion, I use the same words. I pass them on once again, and to all my new wonderful followers on Twitter. It has been a fantastic validating experience to be in a place with such diversity and kindness. “I wish you what you wish for yourself.” A dear friend of mine on Facebook responded to something I wrote. “Never let someone’s negative energy be contagious to you.” She wrote about staying away from the “energy vampires”. On Twitter, a follower said the way to keep away the “energy vampires” is with garlic and the Buddhist chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Whatever positive emotional and physical empowerment you use is essential, and of course recognizing the person or thing…the “energy vampire” cannot survive near positive energy.
Twitterland/The Land of Twitter
Happy/Grateful
“A New York State of Mind?” or any state or place. Just my thoughts…Happy? Sometimes…Grateful? All Times…Wishing all to be grateful for what you have, and happy when you can, for all that you are grateful for. Not too difficult. We sometimes clutter up our lives with people who shouldn’t be dwelling in the emotional homes we have created for them. Be cautious landlords, and only allow those you trust into your homes of love. As I have said before, A beautiful healthy tree, will remain that way, even when a few broken branches fall off.
New York Moment
Sitting on the 79th Street Crosstown bus going West, when the gentleman next to me said rather loudly “really now.” I wasn’t talking on my phone, not wearing offensive perfume, an innocent. I quickly replied “what?”…and he just as quickly said, “oh, I’m just talking to myself.” Oh well, I certainly don’t want to interrupt the two of you. He laughed and thought my remark was amusing enough to call a friend,to tell him about this little New York moment. We talked a bit, and he told me he was a Catholic priest on his way to a hospice call, adding that he gives dignity and grace when most needed. I was happy I gave him a little comic relief.
The Words of Daisaku Ikeda
President of Soka Gakkai International, a lay Buddhist association pursuing the value of peace, education, and culture. I find his words timeless and hope you find some enjoyment. Just a sampling. ‘Genuine happiness can only be achieved–when we focus on ‘being more’ rather than simply having more”…..”Increase your joy by doing the good you wish to have done to you”…. “Before comparing yourself with others, win the battle with yourself.Strive to be better than yesterday, and better tomorrow than today”…..”Art is the liberation of the humanity inside yourself.”…. “Life is by nature a process of ongoing challenge and constant change. The important thing is not to be fearful…..Boldness builds a strong self.”…. “Friendly greetings serve as an opening to heart-to-heart exchange from which we can set out onto the great ocean of friendship”….”When we draw strength from within,our outlook undergoes a dramatic transformation, everything around us looks completely different.” “The greatest tragedy in life is not to die, it is to live as if dead to let the life within us wither.” “Never give up. Never retreat.”
mother nature is a man and other observations.. 
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