"[Judith Jamison] created representation and she made a path wide enough for other people to walk through too and be able to see themselves. She could hold the audience in the palm of her hands with her words, not only her movement but just with an eye movement or a pithy remark." ~ Ronnie Favors, … Continue reading JUDY FROM THE PARK
"...a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they've made and so they want to make the rest of the country miserable, too." ~ Senator J.D. Vance, Candidate for Vice President of the United States "You do not have to push out a baby to help … Continue reading CHILDLESS (OR NOT), CAT LADIES VOTE!
"I love making buckwheat crepes with ham, Parmesan cheese, and a fried egg on top. It's my go-to breakfast. ~ Taylor Swift "Don't kill the goose that lays the golden egg." ~ Aesop "In addition to consumer demand, bird flu outbreaks have reduced egg supply, impacting egg prices." ~ The Motley Fool "Birds’ eggs can … Continue reading EGG ETIQUETTE, ETHICS & EMPATHY
Photo Courtesy of Lyn Leis Abandonment of animals - N.Y. Agri & Markets Law 353-b - Misdemeanor, 1 year imprisonment and/or $1,000 fine ~ Animal Protection Laws of New York 2018 The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Mahatma Gandhi, Indian Social Activist … Continue reading PANDEMIC PETS – THE COLLATERAL DAMAGE OF COVID-19
"When there was room on the ledge outside of the pots and boxes for a cat, the cat was there - in sunny weather -- stretched at full length, asleep and blissful, with her furry belly to the sun and a paw curved over her nose. Then that house was complete, and its contentment and … Continue reading THE ETIQUETTE, ETHICS AND EMPATHY OF SAYING GOODBYE TO A PET: IN MEMORY OF MAXX (2008-2020)
Out of curiosity, I decided to see how challenging it would be to dress our loyal and long-suffering -- and did I mention gorgeous -- cat, Mendy (short for Mendeley) in fancy bridal duds (veil and garter) -- to test his reactions as a potential member of a wedding party. This was just an experiment in connection with today's topic, but it resulted in Mendy's thorough disapproval, as noted by his expression in the portrait above; I'm not sure if that's because I dressed him as a bride (that's all that was handy from our daughter's childhood bridal teddy bear set) or just the whole idea of expecting him to engage in such a venture! I showed my gratitude for his (very brief) cooperation by bribing him with his favorite treats, and realized the only way I would have a prayer of luring Mendy down the aisle in an actual wedding would be to scatter catnip instead of rose petals. And, even then he might decide to roll around in it rather than proceed with dignity in the processional.
How Civility Can Calm Troubled Waters
Hurricane Sandy taught us, once again, that we Earth beings of all species have little defense against the forces of nature when they turn against us. All along the Eastern Seaboard, Hurricane / Cyclone / Storm Sandy wreaked horrific destruction and death the weekend before Halloween. This followed a tsunami in the Pacific and an earthquake in Los Angeles.
But, Superstorm Sandy left the most damage in her wake. Some lost their loved ones and many more suffered damage to their homes and possessions or lost them altogether, and thousands more lost power and many are still coping with, extended outages. And, now to add to the agony are long gas lines and a temporary gas shortage due to a delay in ships being allowed to enter New York Harbor.
Bicycle Etiquette
Whether you travel by bicycle for recreation, such as touring or mountain biking, or you use your bicycle to get to or do your work, there are the rules of the road and the rules of etiquette to follow.
The important fact to remember when you are bicycling on the highway, trail or city street, is that you are on one of the most vulnerable vehicles on the road. But, it’s not just other vehicles with which you must contend; expect to encounter pedestrians (including children, people pushing strollers, disabled and elderly people), dogs, deer, horses, other bicyclists, etc. Many motorists resent bicyclists on the road because they are afraid they are going to hit a bicyclist; many pedestrians resent bicyclists on the trail and city streets because they fear the bicyclist will run into them. Bicyclists have been known to flout the law by speeding, running red lights, disregarding pedestrians, failing to signal properly, riding erratically or in a driver’s blind spot. Bicyclists are frequently viewed as nuisances on the road, trail or in the city.
Fourth of July Barbecue Etiquette
For many Americans, nothing says summer has arrived like a Fourth of July celebration. Roughly two weeks following the summer solstice, The Fourth is a great marker for the seasonal passage.
There are many ways we Americans celebrate The Fourth. Among the favorites is the barbecue; following are some etiquette guidelines to make them even more enjoyable:
On The Road – The Car Trip
In addition to crowded beaches and long lines, traveling to one’s vacation destination can test the mettle of the politest among us. Many road conditions are simply out of our control, but how we behave and react to them is most definitely within our control. That’s where etiquette for the road comes into play.
Jeanne Nelson 