Potpourri
Hi,
Here's yet another reminder... You can act to diminish the suffering on the west coast... Learn more here. (Keep in mind how the numbers have changed... As of Sunday, October 28, 2007, the California State Office of Emergency Services declared that 2,767 structures had been destroyed, and that another seven fires were still not completely contained. ("California fire survivors give thanks")
Onward... As the title suggests, this post is going to be a sort of smorgasbord of thoughts...
See you on Halloween lurking behind the feeders,
CapeCodAlan
Here's yet another reminder... You can act to diminish the suffering on the west coast... Learn more here. (Keep in mind how the numbers have changed... As of Sunday, October 28, 2007, the California State Office of Emergency Services declared that 2,767 structures had been destroyed, and that another seven fires were still not completely contained. ("California fire survivors give thanks")
Onward... As the title suggests, this post is going to be a sort of smorgasbord of thoughts...
- Folks, as we approach Halloween, this is a good time to remember that there are some pretty cruel, twisted people out there. (More mutilated cats discovered in San Antonio area) Especially disconcerting are the number of young people involved in this sort of thing. Keep in mind that the three warning signs of deeply troubled (and all too often dangerous) children, teens, and young adults are pyromania, enuresis (bedwetting), and animal cruelty. The simple fact is that if you should know of a person or group that engages in the repugnant behavior of animal cruelty, report him (or them) to the police immediately. Never forget that serial killers John Wayne Gacy, Robert Ramirez (the Night Stalker), David Berkowitz (the Son of Sam), Jeffrey Dahmer, and countless others started tormenting and killing animals before "moving on" to humans. Regardless of your feelings concerning cats or dogs or birds or whatever, we all have a vested interest in stopping this barbarism.
- On a much more upbeat subject, the Boston Red Sox are once again world champs. Way to go Boston! (Just wait for the Yankees to rebuild, and the world will be right once again.)
- And Hurray! Otis the owl is back!
- We finally got our gas fireplace insert installed. Quite warm...
- For you non-sports fans... The Patriots vs. the Colts game next weekend bears watching regardless. These are two exceptional teams being led by two of the best quarterbacks ever. This possibly will be a game the world will be talking about for decades to come.
- Who says late October is too late for a decent flower shot? Check out our mandevilla...
See you on Halloween lurking behind the feeders,
CapeCodAlan
