thoughts

In just two days from now,

tomorrow will be yesterday.


A bartender is just a pharmacist

with a limited inventory.


The statement below is true.

The statement above is false.

BOO-BEES!

Happy Halloween
Boo-bees

so what did you think you were going to see......
it's HALLOWEEN time :-)
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

HAD TO SHARE

“Why dogs don't have to live so long”

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little six-year-old boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.


The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.

Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why." Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.

He said, "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life - like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?" The six-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember,

if a dog was the teacher

you would learn things like:

-When loved ones come home,

always run to greet them.

-Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

-Allow the experience of fresh air

and the wind in your face

to be pure ecstasy.

-Take naps.

-Stretch before rising.

-Run, romp, and play daily.

-Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

-Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

-On warm days,

stop to lie on your back on the grass.

-On hot days,

drink lots of water

and lie down under a shady tree.

-When you're happy,

dance around

and wag your entire body.

-Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

-Be loyal.

-Never pretend to be something you're not.

-If what you want lies buried,

dig until you find it.

-When someone is having a bad day,

be silent,

sit close by

and nuzzle them gently.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!

Handle every stressful situation like a dog.

If you can't eat it or play with it,

tinkle on it and walk away.

FALL

Even though summer was short, I still looked forward to the fall season.

I love the changing colors,

the crisp, cool air,

the sounds of band practice,

choir working on holiday songs,

auditions and rehearsals for theatre,

and school in full swing!

This year fall has been even more beautiful

-- no packing --

wondering

when we'd move in the new building;

finishing many "chores"

waiting to be finished;

spending weekends

sleeping in;

watching

the grandGodchildren

play soccer!

Most importantly,

waiting

for the newest Mumaugh

-- Amy and Bryan

are due with #5

in December --

has made fall even more brilliant!

One of my FAVORITE holidays is

Halloween!

Everyone can be silly,

play like a child,

and enjoy giving out treats!

ENJOY!