ENTRY # EIGHTEEN HUNDRED & SIX

Good Morning.


"Time is so precious-do not waste it"

© 2009

"Begin the Day with God."

Another article too long for my blog and too good to lose. Click on this to read. Have a kleenex handy. DAD.

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Would you like your hot drink a little early this morning? Well, if you do the tea and coffee is ready. Sit down right here and enjoy a cup of coffee with me or if you want tea I have it ready. Dad.

I have four of these Blue Bird boxes right near my tomato garden ready and waiting for those Eastern Blue birds. They are the Tennessee state bird. All four were filled this spring. DAD

Here is my thought for today.

" Why bite when a simple growl will do. "

Sent to me by a friend, I don't know the author, but Thanks to someone. Dad

This below is from my good friends at Tomato Casual

Reader Question: Finding Green Tomatoes

Tags: green-tomatoes, Questions

By Vanessa Richins

Marilyn:
“Is there a grower or distributor in Bakersfield, California area for “Green Tomatoes”?… Have a special recipe for relish that calls for green tomatoes! Thank you!”
Hi Marilyn! Green tomato relish sounds interesting. I’ve been meaning to try fried green tomatoes myself, and now perhaps some relish too.
I don’t know of any specific growers or distributors who sell green tomatoes, but I do have some ideas for you. These could possibly work for any area, too, for anyone else looking for green tomatoes.
1. I know you’re in an area with a lot of farms (I have relatives that live there). I would suggest calling some of them and ask what they do with the green tomatoes that are left over after the main harvests.
2. Go to
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When I Read the interesting article below I Immediately thought of those two beautiful Shelties and you know who they are Oreo and Misty. They belong to Sara who you can always find at Sara's Dog Training and Sara that video of Oreo jumping through the hoop was so good. This article below is for you Sara. DAD.

A Dog's Purpose? (from a 6-year-old)

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 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 six-year-old 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. It has changed the way I try and live.

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.'' Remember….

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 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!

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This is more than enough for this day. I hope to see you in the morning. Be good and be kind and smile to all that you meet today.

BYE BYE DAD.

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Posted by Dad on 8/05/09. At 4;00 A.M.