A Very Good Thing

I have it on good authority (my husband heard it on the radio) that the American Kennel Association

is working with Dog Show authorities to change their standards of judging.

Up until now, it has been the traits of the pure-bred animal that has

led them to be show champions.

Traits which can often be detrimental to the health of the animal.

Well now, it seems, things are set to change.  And change for the better.

A certain allocation of marks will now go to the HEALTH of the animal, 

and if this flies in the face of the traits it has been bred for (think of the pushed-in face and barrel chest of the bulldog that lead to all kinds of breathing issues) 

then no matter.

Whomever spearheaded this change, to you I say 

BRAVO...

We now will have healthier and I'm sure happier animals

and that has to be a 

Very Good Thing.

Such a Busy Week!

Houseguest after houseguest after houseguest!

I've been changing linens...

cleaning bathrooms...

cooking dinners...

(haha, not me really!)

so now it's time for...

a little me time...

It's been as hot as hades here over the past few days,

we've all been wilting like the flowers...

dreaming of this...

but today the rain came...thank goodness...

and before you know it, it will be time for the vendage...

can't wait!

thank you pinterest for the pics!

Who Are The Good Guys?...

...and how do you recognize him when he shows up?

This is a question I was asked quite recently.

It's certainly complicated, but I think the answer lies in

how he behaves when the going gets tough.

How he treats the weakest and most frail in our society.

If he stops what he's doing, no matter what that is...

If he puts his needs aside to merely ask the question..."what can I do?"

If he put other needs or wants before his own...

then, in my book, he is one of the good guys.

I married one of the good guys, so I know first hand...

I have men-friends who's phone numbers I give to my kids and say...if you can't reach me, phone them.  All you will have to say is "Come"..."I need money"..."help" and I know they will respond...no questions asked.

Sadly, this week, I have seen a sweet, young, vulnerable girl fall victim

to one of the bad guys.

I've said it before, I'll say it again, especially to this younger generation...

Men...it's time to man-up...be one of the good guys!

Golden!

Rosie wins Trampoline Gold!

Canada's first Gold Medal of the 2012 Olympics

GO CANADA!

Now I want to see GB's Jessica Ennes win the Women's Heptathalon.

Divided loyalties in these most wonderful games.