tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.comments2019-10-06T15:12:34.591-07:00Picture Perfect MusingsNorth Georgia Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06424289688253070069noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-41231023419837943172010-03-27T08:56:27.134-07:002010-03-27T08:56:27.134-07:00Thanks for the kind words! As luck would have it....Thanks for the kind words! As luck would have it.. I did find my raw files of the above picture - Yippee..North Georgia Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06424289688253070069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-29371297928456651052010-03-26T13:36:00.672-07:002010-03-26T13:36:00.672-07:00Awww, your dogs are precious! Congrats on being re...Awww, your dogs are precious! Congrats on being recognized! You deserve it! That's a great shot!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-5397343370290588682010-03-08T16:00:53.284-08:002010-03-08T16:00:53.284-08:00Morgan - I am SO proud of you! How exciting to be...Morgan - I am SO proud of you! How exciting to be recognized in this way! Big bummer about the files, though! Finally figured out how to get my reader working so, will be following your blog. Love to you, dear friend! RebeccaBeekiephttp://beekiep.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-82680520303839487342008-12-01T18:42:00.000-08:002008-12-01T18:42:00.000-08:00So Morgan, when do we get to hear about Thanksgivi...So Morgan, when do we get to hear about Thanksgiving? Would love to have the scoop! When do you and Capt' Steve head down to Florida? Any chance for a stop by Atlanta? Miss you!Beekienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-37670762232130589412008-11-11T06:29:00.000-08:002008-11-11T06:29:00.000-08:00Good post.Good post.Oprahhttp://lazaroinsurance.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-40068483092051142782008-09-23T05:00:00.000-07:002008-09-23T05:00:00.000-07:00I always THINK about volunteering and then never d...I always THINK about volunteering and then never do. I for some reason have it hardwired into my brain that work=money. I'm a little embarrassed to admit that, but oh well - it's the truth. Kudos to you for being a rockin' human being.illusivejoyhttp://illusivejoy.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-87545381970415180902008-09-23T04:59:00.000-07:002008-09-23T04:59:00.000-07:00I always THINK about volunteering and then never d...I always THINK about volunteering and then never do. I for some reason have it hardwired into my brain that work=money. I'm a little embarrasses to admit that, but oh well - it's the truth. Kudos to you for being a rockin' human being.illusivejoyhttp://illusivejoy.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-60798573752548346592008-09-14T14:10:00.000-07:002008-09-14T14:10:00.000-07:00I loved this story. We lost our sheltie "kah...I loved this story. We lost our sheltie "kahlua" after 13 years and it was very, very tough. We swore we wouldn't get another dog because we didn't want to go through that kind of pain again. About 6 months after we lost Kahlua we were on vacation in Cooperstown, NY when we saw an older woman walking a sheltie. The sheltie ran up to my husband and he melted. We ended up getting a new sheltie "Baci" and it's the first female dog I've ever had. She is a mother hen with our other dog, a lab who is 9 years old. They really love each other and she has been a great companion to him since he lost his buddy Kahlua. I would never give up a dog because of a relationship. The love we get from our dogs is truly unconditional. Yes, we don't travel as much but the joy they give us outweighs that.Ms Calabazahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00054430444508465670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-21227386582622137232008-09-09T11:27:00.000-07:002008-09-09T11:27:00.000-07:00Ms. Mad,It's so hard sometimes to know what is...Ms. Mad,<br><br>It's so hard sometimes to know what is the best thing.. and like you said, people love in different ways. We sometimes wondered if we shouldn't have tried to find a home for Lass where she was the only dog. We struggled for 3 years trying to rectify the issues between Lass and Mattie (this was after Lass had been with us a year) so well into her 4th year with us we pretty much came to the conclusion the two dogs were never going to be trusted together. We did not want to put Lass through another home. She was so sad when she came to us. We later learned it takes about 1 year for a rescue to become "at home" with their new home. We felt like we could give her a wonderful home with some accommodations on her part and ours. Luckily it all worked out, no worse for wear. <br>It must be a relief to know the dog you love is loved by her "new person" and that love is returned. I know for sure 1 of our friends has a similar experience as yours and while they still love their dogs very much, they see their dogs are in loving capable hands and it helps to ease the separation anxiety that happens after every visit!<br><br>Thanks for sharing your experience.North Georgia Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06424289688253070069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-51219941379804037202008-09-08T15:08:00.000-07:002008-09-08T15:08:00.000-07:00Interesting - that you should write this entry at ...Interesting - that you should write this entry at this time. I had a rescue dog-dog, Gracie, for a number of years. I loved ! loved ! loved her.But offered her to my 10 year old great nephew. He loved visiting her infrequently.He's ADHD and has trouble making and keeping friends. I envisioned they'd be best friends forever and my Gracie would be happier in a more active, younger home with a forever friend.<br>But I did not realize how much I would miss her. I did not think she was getting the "loving" she needed. It just didn't seem to be there.Then my niece offered her back if great nephew would agree. I don't know what the deal was, but...they bargained with the boy to appreciate Gracie as "his" pet more and spend more time with her.<br>It was going to be wait-and-see.<br>They evacuated here from Gustav in Louisiana and were here last week. I got to see the boy and Gracie together. I realized that he did indeed love her and she, him. She would be cuddled up to me. But if that boy made a move, she was after him. She is with me now, after they returned to Louisiana.Just until they get their house fixed etc. They stressed that this is temporary.<br><br>All this to say, I have a better feel for how much boy and dog love each other and that she is doing fine with him. I think my missing her will be lessened when she goes back. I will be better able to realize that folks love differently and in different ways - and there is not just one "right" way.<br>Whew! Thanks for listening.<br>~Mad(elyn) in Alabama~Madwww.xanga.com/madewynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-26682422961744868362008-09-06T06:48:00.000-07:002008-09-06T06:48:00.000-07:00Hi Ms. JB,You have a wonderful story.. would love ...Hi Ms. JB,<br>You have a wonderful story.. would love to read more...thanks for the comment. I hope one day Lass' original owner will tell me about her history.. as I said to him - our excitement must be similar (in a small way) to what adoptive kids and birth parents feel when they connect for the first time - oh the questions that can now be answered.. :)North Georgia Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06424289688253070069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-77847218494804385822008-09-06T06:25:00.000-07:002008-09-06T06:25:00.000-07:00I love this story. When I got Roxie all I knew was...I love this story. When I got Roxie all I knew was that she was 3 years old and needed a home or her owner was going to shoot her. I couldn't stand it and went and got her. SHe has turned out to be the best dog I have ever had myself, but not the best dog the family has ever had. She is terrified of everything, especially men. You can tell she has been beaten by one. But she would give her life for me and would crawl up my rear if she was able.The Jillybeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-30754100787202527162008-08-28T10:12:00.000-07:002008-08-28T10:12:00.000-07:00BEAUTIFUL! I love all the wood. My house is post a...BEAUTIFUL! I love all the wood. My house is post and beam with wood ceilings and it feels so warm. I bet it is a very cozy place!illusivejoyhttp://illusivejoy.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-41300509857843888022008-08-27T15:09:00.000-07:002008-08-27T15:09:00.000-07:00Gorgeous! When can me and my clan move in?Gorgeous! When can me and my clan move in?Ms Calabazahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00054430444508465670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-66098904471428490192008-08-25T18:01:00.000-07:002008-08-25T18:01:00.000-07:00Hi mad, I love cat eyes in closeup too - they are ...Hi mad, <br>I love cat eyes in closeup too - they are wonderful.. and regal is the correct adjective for cats - the ancient Egyptians certainly recognized it..although our Mo is more dufus than regal (he is still a kitten) he will be profiled shortly<br><br>Cheers,<br>NGGNorth Georgia Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06424289688253070069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-64516888832818875092008-08-25T14:10:00.000-07:002008-08-25T14:10:00.000-07:00Morgan and Steve - from one renovator (and in this...Morgan and Steve - from one renovator (and in this case builder/construction detail) - HOW AMAZING! Well, well done! Thanks for sending the e-mail. I'm so proud!Beekienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-46886184863500052402008-08-25T12:50:00.000-07:002008-08-25T12:50:00.000-07:00Like your blog. I'm definitely a dog person b...Like your blog. I'm definitely a dog person but have to give you credit on the the great pictures!<br>Thanks for visiting me ... I'll be coming back here, for sure.Ms Calabazahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00054430444508465670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-32676307049964356682008-08-23T20:31:00.000-07:002008-08-23T20:31:00.000-07:00Beautiful - just beautiful! I love the closeup and...Beautiful - just beautiful! I love the closeup and her eyes.<br>They are such regal creatures, are they not?<br><br>~Mad~Madwww.xanga.com/madewynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-13414321012968027802008-08-20T05:31:00.000-07:002008-08-20T05:31:00.000-07:00Good to hear from you - hope each day is a bit les...Good to hear from you - hope each day is a bit less "heavy" - <br>Good days ahead.<br>~MadMadwww.xanga.com/madewynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-36616782584335176322008-08-19T06:39:00.000-07:002008-08-19T06:39:00.000-07:00Thanks Mad, So glad you enjoy my dribble - I am de...Thanks Mad, <br><br>So glad you enjoy my dribble - I am definitely one to personify animals and office equipment and even lawn equipment! We figure Mat is just getting used to being the only dog, a new routine and not having "competition". We are getting used to it to. It's been 20 years since I had only one dog.. big adjustment for me too..<br><br>Glad Mitch is back to his ole self - hate it when the animules get off their routines..<br><br>Cheers, <br>NGGNorth Georgia Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06424289688253070069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-85802980511344268272008-08-18T15:03:00.000-07:002008-08-18T15:03:00.000-07:00Oh! You're breaking my heart!When my pup went ...Oh! You're breaking my heart!<br><br>When my pup went to live with my neice in Louisiana, my Mr Mitchell (boy cat) seemed just all out of sync. Tough cats were coming in to the yard now that the barky dog wasn't there to interfere.<br><br>Mitch went back to being meek, pitiful and wimpy, like he had been when he was a kitten and the runt of the litter.<br><br>HOWEVER, it wasn't depression over a lost friend - turned out he had an abscessed tooth that was really making his life "the pits."<br><br>We got it fixed and he is back to himself.<br><br>Isn't it funny how we assign our own human feelings to our pets (and sometimes to our office machines!)<br><br>Love your blog.<br>~Mad(elyn) in Alabama~Madwww.xanga.com/madewynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-77069771075139191982008-08-16T09:42:00.000-07:002008-08-16T09:42:00.000-07:00I think we do it for both reasons. I was jsut havi...I think we do it for both reasons. I was jsut having a debate with a friend the other day about whether humans can be truly altruistic. It seems there is always something to gain by "doing the right thing", even if it is just feeling good about ourseleves.illusivejoyhttp://illusivejoy.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-10455532708319709652008-08-14T09:17:00.000-07:002008-08-14T09:17:00.000-07:00Morgan - I didn't know you played the guitar! ...Morgan - I didn't know you played the guitar! We need a little concert next time I come up!! So great to see you this weekend.Beekienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-86479610667173000572008-08-09T11:14:00.000-07:002008-08-09T11:14:00.000-07:00Oooh - I wish I had old notes still... I can relat...Oooh - I wish I had old notes still... I can relate to all the school changing and moving. My mother was constantly changin her mind and as a result we moved 21 times in 7 years! I was the new kid in school more times than I can count. I also went to 3 different colleges. I just moved into a home my husband and I built about a year ago and it is strange to think I will be here for a very long time! I am looking forward to it though.<br><br>http://www.illusivejoy.wordpress.comillusivejoyhttp://illusivejoy.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692517388112294276.post-63084409692040366642008-08-08T08:06:00.000-07:002008-08-08T08:06:00.000-07:00Hi NGGYou visited my blog, so I followed your link...Hi NGG<br>You visited my blog, so I followed your link to check yours out. I am excited to see the photot tips. I just got a Nikon D80 and am having a blast with it. I have asked for photoshop for my upcoming B-Day and will keep visiting for tips. I am trying not to be paralyzed by fear at using it as I'm sure I will love it!<br><br>http://www.illusivejoy.wordpress.comRachaelhttp://www.illusivejoy.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com