tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16017592257799506912024-03-21T20:18:05.407-04:00Literally In The MomentJo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.comBlogger194125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-62940668242748146552012-04-27T14:28:00.000-04:002012-05-06T12:15:22.647-04:00Amazing PA Baby Wildlife Photos Spring 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With the warmer than usual Winter, Spring came early to our PA region. We had a very warm April spell, which prompted many of the wildlife to breed and produce early in the season. When I was a young child, I tried to rescue a baby bunny much like the one pictured above. 40 years later, I'm still trying to save the animal world. <br />
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My Lab Bruno Leo found this sweet thing underneath one of our huge pine trees. Luckily bunny wasn't a snack for my Bruno Leo. The nest was dug out all over the ground. I put the nest back together the best I could, and placed baby bunny back underneath it. I tried not to handle baby bunny much, as the mother would smell my scent. I hoped the mother would come back to tend and feed her baby. That night was very cold, and the next day my daughter found bunny stiff underneath the nest. I'm not quite sure what bunny died from, hunger, already internally damaged from another animal, or just froze to death. <br />
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Sometimes I have to let nature take it's own course, and sadly bunny didn't make it to grow bigger. I know I can't save the world, but at least I gave it a shot!! Baby bunny's beauty will be forever preserved in my photo! <br />
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My sister's dog Kikko found these adorable baby robins, in a backyard tree. They weren't nested up very far, and they would've been doomed for sure had I not intervened. I put Kikko in the house and moved the nest to another tree. That night a storm came, and I worried about the baby robins, I went back to check on them, and one had fallen out of the nest and the nest was leaning almost falling from the branch I shoved it in. So I picked up baby robin and moved the nest to a more secure tree location. I checked their progress every few days, and yes they survived and all flew from the nest!</div>
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Hubby found these adorable Mom and baby Salamanders in Bruno's huge plastic water dish. Not sure if they would've of survived in the water, as the nights are still freezing. The sides of the plastic bucket very slippery and hard for them to get out. Salamanders are said to go into the water only to breed. The baby salamander kept sticking to it's mothers tail! I put them on a sheet of white paper so I could get a decent shot of them together. Arent they too cute!! We let them go into the wooded area behind our home! </div>
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Pictured here our sneaky Binx cat, a stray we adopted last year brought me a fine present! A baby gardner snake, which he kept repeatedly tossing over his head. The snake just laid there and didn't move much! Isn't he ornery looking, as if to say "Mom look at the prize I caught for you!"<br />
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A closer shot of the baby gartner snake, with all it's incredible markings. The cement a color complementing it's stripped body! I let Binx in, and the snake just slithered away! So another snake survived to live around my yard. My nephew spotted another one sunning itself near my home, which was much bigger than this baby one! I've learned to tolerate them, as they have as much right to be here and exist as we do. We've many of them around here, and I find snakes quite intriguing to look at! Snakes love the sun as we do to get warm! </div>
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In conclusion, I went to reach for our water hose and who was lerking on the wrapped hose but this huge spider. Luckily I looked before I grabbed the hose! The spider legs spread were as big as my hand about 4 to 5 inches in length. Hubby and I were able to get him in a bucket on a piece of plastic, so I could grab a couple shots. I was very afraid he would jump up at me, and better to be safe than sorry some spiders are very poisonous. Found this interesting link for <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=pennsylvania+spiders&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-Address&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=p9WaT_OUF8Ggtwfr8filBA&ved=0CEIQsAQ&biw=1360&bih=660" target="_blank">pics of PA spiders</a> . </div>
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Growing up in the city, I rarely witnessed wildlife such as these pictured on my blog. I noticed the wasps are already building their nests too, all around my house and pool. So I must knock them down when the temps get lower at night. One thing I don't like is bees building huge nests around my home. </div>
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Enjoy your Spring and have a safe and happy one! Respect and preserve our world, and Stay right here Literally In The Moment.</div>
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<br /></div>Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-10477000747658548412012-01-23T11:24:00.012-05:002012-01-30T21:56:56.915-05:00Ligonier PA Icefest Scupture Highlights 2012!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAV-OzCRy44lSSbUevW020iQANmgbaBJP_p3mqT0WMXL9JpBkvTodaZuWpPStsTPFdBTh2T7aKQ7yLdgUzBjnKTB4FQbEiYx6J6MQnsQS3R8oEtjA-AqJEyd5DSBH8U0ds0jzeEH4EUDj_/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="width: 300px; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700865830015110034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAV-OzCRy44lSSbUevW020iQANmgbaBJP_p3mqT0WMXL9JpBkvTodaZuWpPStsTPFdBTh2T7aKQ7yLdgUzBjnKTB4FQbEiYx6J6MQnsQS3R8oEtjA-AqJEyd5DSBH8U0ds0jzeEH4EUDj_/s400/006.JPG" /></a><br /><br />The ice storm which hit Pennsylvania on Friday Jan 20, 2012, left a thick layer of ice underneath at least 3 - 4 inches of snow our way! Couldn't even get into my husband's Toyota on Saturday morn for my commute to work! The truck doors were frozen solid. Luckily we were able to open my car doors, and start to defrost my windows. Much rather drive a 4 wheel drive on snowy days like this, but had no choice to drive my car. Roads were hazardous to say the least, snow covered and icey, yet I made it to work very close to on time!<br /><br />Fitting the ice storm led the way for the 21st Annual Icefest held in Ligonier PA. Since I had to work Saturday, we headed toward the mountain on Sunday Jan 22, 2012. Temps hadn't rose out of the 20's all night so the icey snow was still hard and everywhere! I wore my boots with a good bit of tread, for fear I'd take a tumble on the icey sidewalks and roadways. The air in Ligonier was blowing when we arrived there, colder than back down the mountain at home! Sidewalks were very icey at the Diamond where the professional sculpters were busy at work. Be sure to click on photos to see in larger detail!! All ice scuptures are done by the awesome professional ice carvers of Demartino Ice ~ <a href="http://www.dimartinoice.com/">http://www.dimartinoice.com/</a><br /><br />The first ice sculpture to catch my eye was this beautiful butterfly! In Japan, a butterfly represents a person's soul, living dying, or already dead. And if a butterfly lands near you, it means the person you love most is visiting you!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzU6nejURPEEKz9fki3ehH1jV1hMLtoeoJJjZtRIPf1tF47Z0pdaR8kROqSzuMFGLnjHXAhKlnHvYnMqHEFHOKYwwHQYL1Ej93PMpzlLwKyIggL6CBYncnrCCENOU783gGgKeIwziwfCT0/s1600/icedoraboots2012.JPG"><img style="width: 400px; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700865662234313730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzU6nejURPEEKz9fki3ehH1jV1hMLtoeoJJjZtRIPf1tF47Z0pdaR8kROqSzuMFGLnjHXAhKlnHvYnMqHEFHOKYwwHQYL1Ej93PMpzlLwKyIggL6CBYncnrCCENOU783gGgKeIwziwfCT0/s400/icedoraboots2012.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I was so impressed by these adorable replicas of Dora and her sidekick monkey Boots, that I decided to use them for my winter header. Aren't they just too cute and lovable?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBxfQMMRIBHbgSe09SPEmGw7DASD1b6XYsOsOCl00QA75AQT2p_XWv5Z-PJ0NZbtdUpw2ukuZ3hN_5Fs4w0IcCqzc_IMGpjGyvdRwpmKMeOjHmEPMGsaUvTW60RCbXZTkoGnlnBSSMyYmB/s1600/iceclown2012.JPG"><img style="width: 300px; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700865441901421554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBxfQMMRIBHbgSe09SPEmGw7DASD1b6XYsOsOCl00QA75AQT2p_XWv5Z-PJ0NZbtdUpw2ukuZ3hN_5Fs4w0IcCqzc_IMGpjGyvdRwpmKMeOjHmEPMGsaUvTW60RCbXZTkoGnlnBSSMyYmB/s400/iceclown2012.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Another very impressive ice scupture piece was this clown, with his open see through eyes! I couldn't believe how big, he was massive!! :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAIACnEIsV-rC0PTTUmb44sMJ_z4F4BWhRqryMhiIStH6yNZolA6p3tr1wcDbw_kU5loEdoItoi0_RPtT5U-hkkl2rovF01jf_4dqEwIk6icnqJQUzQh1YYTj98J-UW02jnxh7zUWCS3IT/s1600/proicecarver2012.JPG"><img style="width: 300px; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700865322327504130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAIACnEIsV-rC0PTTUmb44sMJ_z4F4BWhRqryMhiIStH6yNZolA6p3tr1wcDbw_kU5loEdoItoi0_RPtT5U-hkkl2rovF01jf_4dqEwIk6icnqJQUzQh1YYTj98J-UW02jnxh7zUWCS3IT/s400/proicecarver2012.JPG" /></a><br /><br />One of the handsome Ice Carvers took a moment out to give me a smile. How much work and detail goes into every ice scupture they carve!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXW1DPt8p6xlvAgIjTC9W4n0RkwkIAVIhYBN8bs5RTi3_pkZqagnp828O1wLDfiIKEmEFy1APlIDt5iPNO1ejPExZYEC9jrln6M2NZ1o9DAbyE_16tP-3ZENSBhyphenhyphen0XBoFdYHKjrb-FKJQn/s1600/icezebrame2012.JPG"><img style="width: 300px; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700865175777839410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXW1DPt8p6xlvAgIjTC9W4n0RkwkIAVIhYBN8bs5RTi3_pkZqagnp828O1wLDfiIKEmEFy1APlIDt5iPNO1ejPExZYEC9jrln6M2NZ1o9DAbyE_16tP-3ZENSBhyphenhyphen0XBoFdYHKjrb-FKJQn/s400/icezebrame2012.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Another favorite of mine,was this cool giraffe, which stood taller than I! I'm close to 5' 5 inches so gives you an idea how tall this boy is!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3xGKW_cE3lSDvQjI2tXGdbYruGq_wNJkEqKxxy7it0XVlbqmOvcv6ve6MfqSK-JkNJrgr9c-eqa08m4vFPPzn03MQvQPCZAxYnTg71lwZq8LZWlTvWMO14Rro6aC0rTNoaBDCyzSN4H0J/s1600/icepegasus2012.JPG"><img style="width: 300px; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700864987195894306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3xGKW_cE3lSDvQjI2tXGdbYruGq_wNJkEqKxxy7it0XVlbqmOvcv6ve6MfqSK-JkNJrgr9c-eqa08m4vFPPzn03MQvQPCZAxYnTg71lwZq8LZWlTvWMO14Rro6aC0rTNoaBDCyzSN4H0J/s400/icepegasus2012.JPG" /></a><br /><br />The grande finale was the galant Pegasus, which towered in the Gazabo and glistened in the sunlight. Oh such devine beauty against the blue sky and barren trees!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9svtAOCSeuRwOG2eiPXBBOp72FZ2DG2KjbxuSZqoi5jgI-cgBacE5iOdIKRjWP6ZLqTTcLtaaioEIi4K1MWcefDvOPp6MoolyHK4ZATbqSR7qaajzViKrldmsvDIjGKkhyphenhyphenFc91Bx0vMkE/s1600/ice3fish2012.JPG"><img style="width: 400px; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700864808314170450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9svtAOCSeuRwOG2eiPXBBOp72FZ2DG2KjbxuSZqoi5jgI-cgBacE5iOdIKRjWP6ZLqTTcLtaaioEIi4K1MWcefDvOPp6MoolyHK4ZATbqSR7qaajzViKrldmsvDIjGKkhyphenhyphenFc91Bx0vMkE/s400/ice3fish2012.JPG" /></a><br /><br />On the way out we caught one last glimpse of these 3 fish, displayed along a storefront wall! Aren't they just amazing! The Ligonier Icefest is always worth the trip, even in the ice and snow! I don't know how the Professional Ice Carvers come up with all the different displays every year!<br />I can't wait to see the ice scuptures <strong>Demartino</strong> <strong>Ice</strong> <a href="http://www.dimartinoice.com/">http://www.dimartinoice.com/</a> create for their displays next year!! If you need ice sculptures for any occasion, this is the place to order them!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaUEFkiSTJ8YKm0fbLiRqZCiEmMz5j7mc8SWm-1oaPlu2OKWd0_8u7FNsfrc4n0POtQr8nid2cm8MHXF9ONgHWaLhI-aHKFk7i7YZ0S5ZNKkwB21nMtuysLCIRnOHJtq0_jjyuiwDGinUm/s1600/LaurelMtn2012.JPG"><img style="width: 400px; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700864634213443106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaUEFkiSTJ8YKm0fbLiRqZCiEmMz5j7mc8SWm-1oaPlu2OKWd0_8u7FNsfrc4n0POtQr8nid2cm8MHXF9ONgHWaLhI-aHKFk7i7YZ0S5ZNKkwB21nMtuysLCIRnOHJtq0_jjyuiwDGinUm/s400/LaurelMtn2012.JPG" /></a><br /><br />On our way out from Ligonier Diamond we headed across the highway to the top of Ligonier Valley cemetary. I took this shot of Laurel Mountains in the backround, where it looks as if the clouds are resting right on the icy white mountain tops. We headed up the road to Linn Run, where, I thought my life was flashing before me. The roads there were too icey for my car, but we slowly and finally made it back down!!<br /><br />We then drove over to the museum, which I'll post some highlights of that exhibition soon! Hope all is well with you all. Wishing you a Happy New Year and stay right here Literally In The Moment.Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-37166388816779439392011-05-03T11:17:00.009-04:002011-05-03T14:50:18.740-04:00CoverGirl NatureLuxe Foundation And Gloss Balm ~ Go El Naturale!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBbgGW__H74OjD_nlf2rs7jerABPHn7dJmIZ4RYar-3y4GBV3oORhdzOjdpO1MafoaTE5sdZJv-2h330O8bIYUMaNV9-eDHGpEUG4a0pmALgd2phlu6xOeqGY7lwdYDdFhPges3XkNOnUU/s1600/covergirl+natureluxe+photo%2521.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602509654177986194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBbgGW__H74OjD_nlf2rs7jerABPHn7dJmIZ4RYar-3y4GBV3oORhdzOjdpO1MafoaTE5sdZJv-2h330O8bIYUMaNV9-eDHGpEUG4a0pmALgd2phlu6xOeqGY7lwdYDdFhPges3XkNOnUU/s400/covergirl+natureluxe+photo%2521.jpg" /></a> I recently received my BzzKit from the <a href="http://www.bzzagent.com/index.jsp"><strong><em>BzzAgent</em></strong></a> CoverGirl NatureLuxe BzzCampaign. <a href="http://www.covergirl.com/"><strong><em>CoverGirl NatureLuxe Silk Foundation</em></strong> </a>and <a href="http://www.covergirl.com/"><strong><em>CoverGirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm</em></strong> </a>came in a generous full size sample. I wore both the foundation and lip balm for Easter. The Silk foundation I chose in Oak makes me look like I have a slight tan, and doesn’t leave a visible line like most foundations do along the jawline. The foundation went on smooth and light, but didn’t seem to cover all the little flaws I have. If you’re looking for a light coverage foundation and have decent or perfect skin, I would recommend the CoverGirl NatureLuxe silk foundation.<br /><br />I shared my CoverGirl BzzKit with my sixteen year old daughter, and she thought the foundation felt greasy when applying. In her words the foundation was “OK.” We tried the CoverGirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm in genache, and we both loved it! In fact my daughter loved it so much she said she was keeping the Gloss Balm, which means I’ll have to go out and purchase my own!! We both liked the pearly tint, natural color, and great lip moisturizers in the CoverGirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm. We’ll definitely purchase the CoverGirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm again!!<br /><br />Between my daughter and I, we give CoverGirl NatureLuxe Silk Foundation 4 Stars, and the CoverGirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm 5 Stars!<br /><br />You too can become a <a href="http://www.bzzagent.com/index.jsp"><strong><em>BzzAgent</em></strong> </a>and receive and review new products from major companies you already purchase from!! Let me know if you join up!!<br /><br />Update to my blogger friends and readers, my life has become very full. I've taken a short break from animal network rescuing, and have been busy with my own furry additions here at home. Promise to update on that aspect soon. One thing I've stayed very loyal to my writing and photography, as these are my first and foremost loves. Be it wrting for urgent animals, or reviews for products I like, or writing with my photos and poetry, my real passion never fails to enter my daily life! My love for animals is almost as strong as you know!<br /><br />Hoping you're taking full advantage of your passions, and staying <a href="http://literallyinthemoment.blogspot.com/"><strong>Literally In The Moment</strong></a>!!<br /><br /><em>CoverGirl photo courtesy of BzzAgent & CoverGirl!</em>Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-72966138481232818522011-03-05T23:43:00.004-05:002011-03-06T00:39:41.653-05:00Valspar~ Love The Look ~ Love The Paint!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvcB9EG7Jj-yGQ9GkuEI93PMe9r5BpZLEhxnVJUBtr6Q0IMD_zl_YVxvCvn8mIdIrfYstU0O_AibCr-ANcmP00tCPnzSCqZGOl3QPwbsUXYwFxpaaXarxbqWHkdpuiyQWxjNmpm1b8-762/s1600/valsparsample.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580823751903086546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvcB9EG7Jj-yGQ9GkuEI93PMe9r5BpZLEhxnVJUBtr6Q0IMD_zl_YVxvCvn8mIdIrfYstU0O_AibCr-ANcmP00tCPnzSCqZGOl3QPwbsUXYwFxpaaXarxbqWHkdpuiyQWxjNmpm1b8-762/s400/valsparsample.JPG" /></a><br />With anticipated thoughts of Spring just around the corner, are you planning to paint or remodel a room in your own home? I recieved my Valspar sample the beginning of February, and I was impressed. Of course I'm already a fan of Valspar paints and colors because I used Valspar paint previously 2 years ago on our <a href="http://literallyinthemoment.blogspot.com/2009/03/my-purple-bathroom-remodel-home-decor.html"><strong><em>Purple Bathroom Remodel. </em></strong></a> The light purple we used is still very appealing to this day!!<br /><br />Valspar is giving away <a href="http://www.valsparpaint.com/valpaint/store/fsColorWall.html"><span style="color:#cc66cc;"><strong><em>free sample kits</em> </strong></span></a>which include a 7.7 Fl Oz paint sample in the color of your choice, color chip, coordinating colors envelope, rollers, and a coupon for $5.00 off your next gallon of Valspar paint. You can't beat that for a great advertising deal, and you can even try out a color that you choose. Hurry over to get your <a href="http://www.valsparpaint.com/valpaint/store/fsColorWall.html"><strong><em>Free Sample kit,</em></strong></a> I believe the kits are still being offered! <br /><br />After much debate, I chose the color Dancing Rose-1005-6A, which is the first color to the left in the color chip pictured above. Valspar offers you a choice of a million rainbow colors!! It's like literally being in a color candy store, and believe me there's no lack of choices here!! You'll find it difficult to pick one, as all are so inspiringly beautiful. I dare you to try to pick one!!!<br /><br />You can trust in Valspar to give you a quality paint, and most of all a finished look you'll cherish for many years to come. I can say from my own experience with Valspar~ You'll love the look, and Love the Paint!! <br /><br />Go grab your sample and let me know what color you decided on. My whole house really needs done. With the cost of living prices and gas on the rise, I'll have to settle for one room at a time! :) <br /><br />Think EARLY Spring and stay right here Literally In The Moment!!Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-16388578145864319572011-02-07T14:02:00.006-05:002011-03-05T23:06:08.082-05:00Soap.Com Find Ease Of Shopping From Home!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYyQxDAcaPtgkMOI0HAcQftvF_oixHZ4765mDQvOU_6FhEbSkfee4eF-VkUxQ9Inqq61zpOAqcCtkPe3fe8aYYoHdxKhLpAoOfdu_L8FjewAhr9uH_DtR6D-H9FvU9-SFPjkNWss9PJwyV/s1600/soaporder.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571025603374039026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYyQxDAcaPtgkMOI0HAcQftvF_oixHZ4765mDQvOU_6FhEbSkfee4eF-VkUxQ9Inqq61zpOAqcCtkPe3fe8aYYoHdxKhLpAoOfdu_L8FjewAhr9uH_DtR6D-H9FvU9-SFPjkNWss9PJwyV/s400/soaporder.JPG" /></a><br /><br />A little over a week ago, I happened upon a wonderful new new shopping site called <em><strong><a href="http://www.soap.com/mysoap.aspx">Soap.com</a></strong></em>. On the day I ordered they had a special promotion of half off on Pantene products, and also buy any Aussie product and get an Aussie styling product free. They only ran this special for one day!<br /><br />My order before promotion code was $25.85 so it qualified for free shipping. I purchased a 25.4 fl oz Color Preserve Volume hair condition, a 25.4 fl oz Color preserve shine conditioner, a 12 fl oz color preserve smooth conditoner, a fine hair anti-breakage detangler 8.5 0z, an Aussie catch the wave mousse, and received a 10oz Aussie hair spray for my free product!!<br /><br />The cost of one 25.4 oz Pantene hair conditoner went down to $3.78. I usually purchase my hair conditioner at Walmart, which is running these same hair conditioners online for $5.97. A savings of about $2.20 per bottle at <strong><em><a href="http://www.soap.com/mysoap.aspx">Soap.com</a></em></strong>. I received $10.00 off my order because the promotion was for up to $10.00 off Pantene products. Still for $17.00 I made out like a bandit, and was able to stock up on our favorite hair products!! The biggest plus, I did it all from the convenience of my own home, and with the price of gas to travel 10 or more miles one way to my nearest Walmart was a huge savings in itself!<br /><br />I receved my products in two days as promised, each product exactly as I ordered. I had a mix up with my free Aussie product and emailed their customer service. They got back to me almost immediately and called me to straighten out my order. I was very pleased with their service, and most of all the savings I received from their great promotion!!<br /><br />Soap.com run by Marc Lore, and Vinit Bharara was created in 2010 "t<strong>o make life easier for people.</strong>" Soap.com has a 1-800 number for your convenience, a liberal return policy, take manufacture coupons, and offers free 1- 2 day shipping on orders totaling $25 or more. What more could you ask for in an online shopping site.<br /><br />You can bet, I'll be searching for more tremendous deals to stock up on Soap.com!!<br /><br />*This was not a paid review, but a shopping experience I wanted to share with you!*Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-10727503945815138892011-01-30T15:37:00.015-05:002011-01-30T17:26:10.516-05:00Southern Alleghenies Ligonier Regional Juried Art Exhibition Photos 2011!Upon leaving the <a href="http://literallyinthemoment.blogspot.com/2011/01/ligonier-20th-annual-ice-fest-2011.html"><strong>2011 Ligonier Icefest</strong></a> last Sunday, we headed over to view the fine art displayed in the <a href="http://www.spcarts.org/"><strong>Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art</strong> </a>at Ligonier Valley. Featured there was the 15th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition. The exhibit was a beautiful delight to the eyes, and below is only a handful of my favorite pieces in this exibition. Click photos for larger view!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2sQw0hZOGTEPDRECunhmHM4tqArtd_F_HhufoCEkqvlXc6PMyGs8E8hQaKo2tDNUjzHbGLOAxspLQNEXpzy6oj7CnVQNtmFyddcJGErA0YlP2Sjtlj_Ve2pUKy5GPTY4ecC_cbY79WV5N/s1600/048.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568084673729763554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2sQw0hZOGTEPDRECunhmHM4tqArtd_F_HhufoCEkqvlXc6PMyGs8E8hQaKo2tDNUjzHbGLOAxspLQNEXpzy6oj7CnVQNtmFyddcJGErA0YlP2Sjtlj_Ve2pUKy5GPTY4ecC_cbY79WV5N/s400/048.JPG" /></a><br /><br />*M4d0nn4,* by Artist Sam Howard was my overall favorite. A wonderful Oil painting so full of vibrant color, and the madonna like portrait girl resembles my sweet niece Megan right down to her pouty lips and puppy like eyes. Could definitely be her twin!! This equisite art piece grabbed me as soon as I walked in the door. The photo is 24x 18 and Not For Sale!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHGDj_eJQXdn5MbUKMEnqVdbCeLboERtqQ9yBfpkW8tqChcrdXAAg-Vt_aCbG6cTUdJLqLtJGYxju8PbX3YowFLOMTqa8lcDQtNUr6Og-Rk2xnXOBDOFq0MrbExBZqDBrx7iQvtFe_Hz1t/s1600/047.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568084552859803874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHGDj_eJQXdn5MbUKMEnqVdbCeLboERtqQ9yBfpkW8tqChcrdXAAg-Vt_aCbG6cTUdJLqLtJGYxju8PbX3YowFLOMTqa8lcDQtNUr6Og-Rk2xnXOBDOFq0MrbExBZqDBrx7iQvtFe_Hz1t/s400/047.JPG" /></a><br />Another stunner was *Regal Duo* done by Elizabeth Asche-Douglas. Excellent facial textures added wonder dimension to the faces in her portrait. Photo 12 x 12 done in Ultrachrome ink w/acrylic platform and is for sale at $750.00. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_MeFJjfGZKLiByC5UQtofjkYT0ym5suRBl7z0yky1s53I9FqHiRp0M0NulsTkWkeOjZGMtPypssCHCrHsiFieC1UV1aSgONLGDjl3m1vlnDwCdCLtbyrIIBPejiqksUekq3m3_oB6Uxu/s1600/050.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568084431683068450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_MeFJjfGZKLiByC5UQtofjkYT0ym5suRBl7z0yky1s53I9FqHiRp0M0NulsTkWkeOjZGMtPypssCHCrHsiFieC1UV1aSgONLGDjl3m1vlnDwCdCLtbyrIIBPejiqksUekq3m3_oB6Uxu/s400/050.JPG" /></a><br />*Jackie* by Norma Rowley also grabbed at my heartstrings, as I've a deep softspot for Labs, and this baby reminds me of my beloved Sampson RIP. I apologize for all the reflections as the lighting at the museum is very bright, and bounces off the glass of the portraits. The photo is clean and sharp, right down to every hair on Jackie shinny fur coat. Photograph is a digital photo-enhanced like the majority of the photos I take here on Literally In The Moment. Photograph measures 13 3/4 x 13 3/4 and sells for $250.00.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuwi5xjT8ZCyljVFXs7rTMzQfGetWzr0peBX92X6uiyZ3wixORnw7DIeM62HolyV5v5GKaPSF-6z-pGHrdTH7JXy1ABHq2us4yFxJJG0AEphGZviBQzrgk8mVvHx643rh6r5teRaa5eQR/s1600/049.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568084324279752834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuwi5xjT8ZCyljVFXs7rTMzQfGetWzr0peBX92X6uiyZ3wixORnw7DIeM62HolyV5v5GKaPSF-6z-pGHrdTH7JXy1ABHq2us4yFxJJG0AEphGZviBQzrgk8mVvHx643rh6r5teRaa5eQR/s400/049.JPG" /></a><br />*Kamala's Flower* by Karen Ferrick touched on a femine side with her lovely pink lotus flowers, and gorgeous green reflections. A grand size photo done in devine pastels, measuring 40 x 19 and sells for $1,200.00<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqVulpfIkZUwAQQuwFjNbojOM_DjRpxxAPHL8NY8Z44M3C3GRfV0kdsagbbKRnrLqL_jaoS4KjaZUbBAcoVhBaSuzBlS_mTE3edTYY7BntUYKzA5EYYS-MQAakCayV6hRO7MYjP5JZqNTg/s1600/051.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568083907125980338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqVulpfIkZUwAQQuwFjNbojOM_DjRpxxAPHL8NY8Z44M3C3GRfV0kdsagbbKRnrLqL_jaoS4KjaZUbBAcoVhBaSuzBlS_mTE3edTYY7BntUYKzA5EYYS-MQAakCayV6hRO7MYjP5JZqNTg/s400/051.JPG" /></a><br />In conclusion *Passion Flower* by Melinda Myers Grass was another awesome flower portrait to draw my eyes into. Pretty pastel colors and finest detail of the flower stamens and stigma!! This oil on panel portrait measures 12 x 16, and sells for $500.00.</div><br /><div> </div><div>The exhibit features many more talented artists, and I highly recommend a trip to the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art. You'll be very pleased at the exhibit, and who knows you might want to buy one or two for your art collecting pleasures!!<br /></div><div>I'm excited to report, I received my new red camera last week, and will be tweaking and studying to get the right shots I desire! </div><div> </div><br /><div>Stay tuned to Literally In The Moment for more exciting photographs and stories. </div><div> </div><br /><div>*All Photographs copyright of their prospective artists please do not use without permission from the talented Artists.*</div><br /><div>All Portraits ~Photographed by Jo ~</div><div> </div><br /><div>View another Exhibit I photographed at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art here:</div><div><a href="http://literallyinthemoment.blogspot.com/2008/06/impressive-art-portraits-of-eastern.html"><strong>Impressive Art ~ Portraits of the Eastern Frontier</strong></a></div></div>Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-76100484901811093012011-01-23T23:09:00.016-05:002011-01-24T23:50:21.795-05:00Ligonier PA Ice Sculptures 2011 Ice Fest Photos!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrq3ydUb6qCefSlNqOc8YFbukxwQV37N-IW613w1pxnPi2FMs-NEsUmpdYkTlB6XtON81Yq44559H9sifgzhlS8eo20lFl4WNF9av7f2guTornQr_nRY-hvbZ5azxcOfxVQDNlUiSfG7cY/s1600/ligonierdiamondicefest2011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565601667996539922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrq3ydUb6qCefSlNqOc8YFbukxwQV37N-IW613w1pxnPi2FMs-NEsUmpdYkTlB6XtON81Yq44559H9sifgzhlS8eo20lFl4WNF9av7f2guTornQr_nRY-hvbZ5azxcOfxVQDNlUiSfG7cY/s576/ligonierdiamondicefest2011.JPG" /></a><br />Zero degree windchills didn't prevent folks from attending the 20th annual Ligonier ice fest. The sun was deceiving today on this frigid Sunday afternoon, where the professional ice carvers from <a href="http://www.dimartinoice.com/"><strong>DiMartino Ice</strong> </a>were busy creating their amazing ice sculptures, displayed on the Diamond in Ligonier PA. Folks were bundled in their warmest winter clothing, braving the cold to gaze at the glass like creations.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijqES44Otos6DC0owgEGN0ZGAMAFuX1ktZhHYwm7HJqSS8NsQQrk18OVOBcVLEaCGLaS4broGnrwkJ9LetJCeauxpDWOaoxk5f2cUm7hT_buGsfBqGQQHakpN_ZUYv9NkG_0AQiMsuRxo4/s1600/proicecarver2011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565601571467654450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijqES44Otos6DC0owgEGN0ZGAMAFuX1ktZhHYwm7HJqSS8NsQQrk18OVOBcVLEaCGLaS4broGnrwkJ9LetJCeauxpDWOaoxk5f2cUm7hT_buGsfBqGQQHakpN_ZUYv9NkG_0AQiMsuRxo4/s576/proicecarver2011.JPG" /></a><br />This ice carver was so intense in his creation, yet I went ahead and snapped a shot of him adding his beautiful finishing details to his ice sculpture. I'm amazed at the talent which goes into every piece they work on. Below are a few which caught my eye, but there a many more gorgeous sculptures displayed throughout the wonderful section of town!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPugSx5dSC9XN8ayZG098Gc0oNr58VSzOY1j8VBNmKgQrQofCaOsSrHxONY1eE1byM-PYos-GRUDqRmiIVp9H5IxZAjMQKLrB9ZSPHOTh1QwLazUtjxIpBZiI_t2o4Qo1RrnLsYfCNksz/s1600/zebraincefest2011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565601451608797314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPugSx5dSC9XN8ayZG098Gc0oNr58VSzOY1j8VBNmKgQrQofCaOsSrHxONY1eE1byM-PYos-GRUDqRmiIVp9H5IxZAjMQKLrB9ZSPHOTh1QwLazUtjxIpBZiI_t2o4Qo1RrnLsYfCNksz/s576/zebraincefest2011.JPG" /></a><br />The Zebra was a stunning piece which grabbed my eye right away. Notice the excellent detail on his mane!!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNrPC009gnQJK4EZlgp0LQNidQU9Gc_p6-zN7OMEgUjC67XEX6dVg1Fw3dTdjqZzaNRzCCeAEfNdIo91Xku8spmy9I22gy4man0EvZoX0Vju4QaeAkMg5BNbXdXeRV2P8xzYkN5jwtuS2f/s1600/squirrelicefest2011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565601365284099970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNrPC009gnQJK4EZlgp0LQNidQU9Gc_p6-zN7OMEgUjC67XEX6dVg1Fw3dTdjqZzaNRzCCeAEfNdIo91Xku8spmy9I22gy4man0EvZoX0Vju4QaeAkMg5BNbXdXeRV2P8xzYkN5jwtuS2f/s576/squirrelicefest2011.JPG" /></a><br />The squirrel was one of my favorites too. Adorable tail and face!!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg70cQE9Nm3KFbabg-rySRknusnZTOOd-nZdo_QT6JrwMWbdMwDblX9vCp0Xqi8baJBi7qOzJ49oUt7ejQWC6jb6Zx1Ob84CkjsG08KDIJ7PwlraHc8G9HarhnMR9ACDosHz9SN2lBPiHIt/s1600/masquerademaskicefest2011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565601225809368962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg70cQE9Nm3KFbabg-rySRknusnZTOOd-nZdo_QT6JrwMWbdMwDblX9vCp0Xqi8baJBi7qOzJ49oUt7ejQWC6jb6Zx1Ob84CkjsG08KDIJ7PwlraHc8G9HarhnMR9ACDosHz9SN2lBPiHIt/s576/masquerademaskicefest2011.JPG" /></a><br />The masquerade mask was another gorgeous ice scupture decorating the walkway. Check out the feathering and mask detail totally amazing!!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCvSymZvHxb3axegcCbH8jcm6OUJt7FVYSAuNYYeEN8856H-uRvsdrfCvg4QkiM9fh9l01TxAskdi_lh5MYrhI8RUl3F7dExJBJZ0Nz7YRYzWJ41pqHHHyLOyFB-x91BIbafsOlTXikGAh/s1600/sleighicefest2011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565601111532073154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCvSymZvHxb3axegcCbH8jcm6OUJt7FVYSAuNYYeEN8856H-uRvsdrfCvg4QkiM9fh9l01TxAskdi_lh5MYrhI8RUl3F7dExJBJZ0Nz7YRYzWJ41pqHHHyLOyFB-x91BIbafsOlTXikGAh/s576/sleighicefest2011.JPG" /></a><br />The guys always create a huge piece to sit on, this year it was a magnificent sleigh. Of course I had to grab a seat. I dressed in four layers, but forgot to wear two pair of gloves so my hands were frozen taking all my pictures. As you see, I'm wearing our Steeler colors!!! Isn't the sleigh extraordinary!!</div><br /><div></div><div>We were so cold, we ducked into Abigales Coffeehouse to grab a hot chocolate, and tried to get warm. The chocolate chip cookies were luscious. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYf0Co1lFqKtZZCE7T6XWfDGo5zmAn3AErPV41ebMhvoo4ULSUQydtW11esdtbinPcy5fI_JBybb7yxTaeqxRCEvON4OsTWdvNpMnp-qEFk1bqJmmYQV2lfpJqUFPdbsE0UrwC_ITW7Coq/s1600/angeldoveicefest2011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565601015139157954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYf0Co1lFqKtZZCE7T6XWfDGo5zmAn3AErPV41ebMhvoo4ULSUQydtW11esdtbinPcy5fI_JBybb7yxTaeqxRCEvON4OsTWdvNpMnp-qEFk1bqJmmYQV2lfpJqUFPdbsE0UrwC_ITW7Coq/s576/angeldoveicefest2011.JPG" /></a><br />Another favorite of mine was the angel holding a dove. Isn't she just precious?<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyGOlYnLW4rme-x1p90PvKqLbZnWpZmXWV_GvmMHN__uqb5-JYa4IeS9PerGdYtB06MNhNOFMGsL63gDAZH-ehJ4zHYTzsWSKwo3hQ_4wqXA3BC1GRec3yi4qw7dRGXH_yUZ2h0jDpJt_o/s1600/fourhawksicefest2011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565600909551874578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyGOlYnLW4rme-x1p90PvKqLbZnWpZmXWV_GvmMHN__uqb5-JYa4IeS9PerGdYtB06MNhNOFMGsL63gDAZH-ehJ4zHYTzsWSKwo3hQ_4wqXA3BC1GRec3yi4qw7dRGXH_yUZ2h0jDpJt_o/s576/fourhawksicefest2011.JPG" /></a><br />The four hawks above were a massive and awesome display on a storefront ledge!!</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHnT_Q11A-otCBy-omURroqCQuqcdnkrQw_bPAtvY6OfY_5WFCbITIh5kSRIUmUrcMP2vTIFrM6qrze1TNKtG-M0mJ915c3aKs4p23dfDNBCsW1fLpIt1xqJDETvsrYRiO6ESvc-Gf8Qax/s1600/penguinicefest2011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565600799255080050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHnT_Q11A-otCBy-omURroqCQuqcdnkrQw_bPAtvY6OfY_5WFCbITIh5kSRIUmUrcMP2vTIFrM6qrze1TNKtG-M0mJ915c3aKs4p23dfDNBCsW1fLpIt1xqJDETvsrYRiO6ESvc-Gf8Qax/s576/penguinicefest2011.JPG" /></a><br />The penguin was also a nice touch to a storefront display of our Pittsburgh Steeler Spirit! Hubby couldn't wait to get home to watch the game, which the Steelers won. Way to go Steeler Champions!!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWXokor91U4G9teCptmo3ry9jdXlRIY-3aILneMI0mRqRziTrGgDEB_PcoUC5JnuQ6z5gh1CttDVd2De2e7Bsv0-6_tz7d-pRUvOzoYbOR8VkUSYIVGzueudIhD9EQaZLnpcoAGWteoHsC/s1600/hawkshearticefest2011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565600653886043890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWXokor91U4G9teCptmo3ry9jdXlRIY-3aILneMI0mRqRziTrGgDEB_PcoUC5JnuQ6z5gh1CttDVd2De2e7Bsv0-6_tz7d-pRUvOzoYbOR8VkUSYIVGzueudIhD9EQaZLnpcoAGWteoHsC/s576/hawkshearticefest2011.JPG" /></a><br />Last but not least was the Gazebo Grand finale, an astonishing, gigantic bird and heart ice sculpture which reached almost to the top of the gazebo. I don't know what the 90 represents, maybe someone will comment and let me know, so I can share it with you all! </div><div></div><br /><div></div><div>If you're in the Ligonier area, be sure to take a drive or walk on the Diamond. The scuptures should remain in tact for awhile, as our PA weather has been stuck in freezing mode since the beginning of December. Very unusually cold for so long, but perfect weather for the beautiful ice scuptures to survive!! Thanks to the talented ice carvers from <a href="http://www.dimartinoice.com/"><strong>DiMartino Ice</strong> </a>for another awesome display of their beautiful ice sculptures!!</div><div></div><br /><div></div><div>Been busy the last 3 months, sadly lost a loving member of our animal family. Will post about it sometime in the future as our hearts slowly heal. My camera has been on the brink, I fear this is the last post my camera will take. I ordered a new one should come this week. We also stopped at the museum after the ice fest. </div><div></div><br /><div></div><div>I'll have to make another post of the art exibit we saw, so stay tuned and stay right here Literally In The Moment. </div><div> </div><div>View More of my Ice Fest photos from the past two years here:</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://literallyinthemoment.blogspot.com/2010/01/ligonier-pa-icefest-2010-featured-ice.html">Ligonier PA ~ Ice Fest 2010 ~ Photo Featured Ice Sculptures!</a></div><div><a href="http://literallyinthemoment.blogspot.com/2009/01/ice-sculptures-ligonier-pa-icefest.html"><strong>Ice Sculptures ~ Ligonier PA Ice Fest Photos 2009!</strong></a></div></div></div></div>Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-29308804523542661602010-10-27T15:07:00.009-04:002010-10-28T14:36:11.599-04:00URGENT LA, CA!! MYA Female Blue Pit Bull Terrier Needs Adopted or Rescued ASAP!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcr6gXAAgsAkXS-625T1s3DImen0LSMI5UxRRuNGtJu7GUz7eDjR2nNrgDQnghQneYDICT66c4ZoB36UBWF6_G9CS-ZRi1Sx2lPdQYNWkIaE2MYVKKc2NX7HQiKo1mBOcViJMPUilxr5SL/s1600/mya.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532807561449385906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcr6gXAAgsAkXS-625T1s3DImen0LSMI5UxRRuNGtJu7GUz7eDjR2nNrgDQnghQneYDICT66c4ZoB36UBWF6_G9CS-ZRi1Sx2lPdQYNWkIaE2MYVKKc2NX7HQiKo1mBOcViJMPUilxr5SL/s400/mya.jpg" /></a><br /><br />**<strong>URGENT</strong>**Mya Id#<strong>A1129051</strong> is a beautiful female blue Pit Bull Terrier in need of adoption or rescue. Maya is very sweet dog, walks well on a leash, takes food gently, and is good around other dogs per LA Animal services! Maya is 6 years old, and weighs 67lbs. HURRY Contact ASAP For Maya Id#a1129051~ You can tell Mya has an incredible personality!! Mya lived with a family for 5 years!!! Here's Mya's wonderful Video:<br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/t99GH_imhP8?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/t99GH_imhP8?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />If you can help Mya please contact immediately:<br /><br />LA City Animal Services -<br />West LA 11361 West Pico Blvd<br />Los Angeles, CA<br />Phone: 213 792 5811<br />Name: Samantha Westbrook<br />email: ani.newhopewla@lacity.org<br /><br />Dogs In Danger Link: http://www.dogsindanger.com/dog.jsp?did=1280953914049 "Make sure to include ID#a1129051 for Mya!!!!"<br /><br />I've contacted a hundred wonderful rescues for Mya, but have had no luck in finding anyone to step up for her yet! I've been networking Mya on facebookfor awhile, with no sparks of interest!! Mya is very urgent, and out of time! Feel free to pass her information along to anyone who may be able to help her!<br /><br />Mya is in a kill shelter, and running out of time as we speak! I want to make it clear, that the LA Animal Services has taken every opportunity to help Mya find a forever home. There're just way too many dogs in kill shelters and rescues.<br /><br /><strong>Please if you can help donate, become a sponsor, adopt, foster, or volunteer, contact your nearest shelter or rescue.</strong> As the economic downturn continues, so does the plight for thousands of homeless animals!! I'm passionately trying to get their stories out there, they need an extra voice to help them!! If you're looking for a new pet, look no further than your local shelter, or rescue. <br /><br />Thankful to these wonderful shelters, for supplying me with more information to pass along! They take excellent photos, and make videos to help each dog get the best exposure. Most of these folks are volunteers who devote their time to helping these animals get adopted!!<br /><br />Look at Mya's cute face, how could anyone resist her. We can't let Mya be put down! Please help me save Mya!!!<br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Photos and Video courtesy of LA City Animal Services</span>!!Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-70790503550942606302010-10-17T19:48:00.020-04:002010-10-18T13:25:26.784-04:00Remembrance For A Beautiful Poet Friend~ James C. Hartsell ~ Wintersong<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlukHBTpEjhgmIgOoDR7x3dgaTRaXmdixl4XRGDv5ryK-gjRZdIOMZFo3hQP6YuvbimFrmoaNlykiG97D2jSRFj7brz1thQBsk_wiqAfDy8DSBAuKnNmvRa2dcj344wQ6u7y6v4pCE_tcW/s1600/fallbegins.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529171556642865026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlukHBTpEjhgmIgOoDR7x3dgaTRaXmdixl4XRGDv5ryK-gjRZdIOMZFo3hQP6YuvbimFrmoaNlykiG97D2jSRFj7brz1thQBsk_wiqAfDy8DSBAuKnNmvRa2dcj344wQ6u7y6v4pCE_tcW/s576/fallbegins.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div align="left">Celebration</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">The morning sun burns through the gray,</div><div align="left">billowing clouds majestically</div><div align="left">and all those winter days</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">when fog crept thought the flats,</div><div align="left">like sorrow,</div><div align="left">yield in celebration.</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">My nostrils suck the pungent smells</div><div align="left">of green-grass fields</div><div align="left">and winter's brown decay.</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">My soul soars high,</div><div align="left">an eagle circling earth and sky</div><div align="left">in self-enhancing rapture.</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">And in this mystic place where all things rush,</div><div align="left">like prayers,</div><div align="left">the world is such a lover.</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">@James C. Hartsell ~ Wintersong</div><div align="left">Excerpt from Jim's book ~ Visions From The Trail</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">I wanted to celebrate the vast work of a beautiful Poet friend, who I met years ago on the Lovestories forum. Sadly Jim passed last Spring, totally immersed in networking urgent dogs to rescues, I just got wind of his passing. The poem above is a favorite of mine taken from his book Visions From The Trail, which Jim sent me years ago. Jim always went by the pen name Wintersong. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Jim was my mentor, every writer's friend, and celebrated life in his humble and wonderful artistry of words, stories, and photography. Jim had an uncanny eye for imagery, beauty, and a wonderful humor that left a smile to all of us here in the internet writing world. Jim had many admirers, including me who was like a kid with candy reading all his new writings. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Jim was an inspiration to many poets, and will be sadly missed by all his writer friends. He had a special way of seducing words to draw you into his exceptional free spirited mind. You can read more of Jim's beautiful work here at his last writing stomping ground The Peaceful Pub ~ <a href="http://featuredpages.homestead.com/Wintersong.html">The Poetry of Wintersong</a> Also the beautiful memorial pages created for Jim by The Peaceful Pub here: <a href="http://www.wordflair.net/wintersong.html">Wintersong's Memorial Pages</a> Some great poetry and memorials wirtten there from some old and new friends!!! </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">In 2004 I wrote a poem for Jim, and had the pleasure of posting it on the Gypsywriter's forum. You must let people you love know how you feel about them. Never let a day pass by, and not tell someone how much they mean to you. I was very inspired by Jim's talent, and I let him know that he was special to me as a Poet friend. I'll never regret that, he was grateful as usual for any praise of his writing which he truly deserved. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">My heart goes out to Jim's family, knowing he is still missed and will forever be! Here is the poem I wrote for my Poet friend Jim~</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><br />The Maestro<br /><br />His<br />voice<br />speaks<br />tongues<br />of gold,<br />glimmering<br />sweet refrains,<br />painted from memory.<br /><br />His<br />eyes..<br />seek<br />depths<br />immeasurable,<br />in perfect<br />sculpted metaphors,<br />integrated silver linings.<br /><br />His<br />wisdom..<br />inspiring<br />literary<br />incantations,<br />eloquent words<br />of gifted verse,<br />eternally..<br />quilled upon my heart.<br /><br />©Jo A. True-Burkholder 2004<br />In Loving Memory of my Poet Friend<br />James C. Hartsell ~~ Wintersong<br /><br />Jim will always be that "eagle soaring earth and sky," and now he's flying in Heaven blessing the whole dang universe with his humorus, artistic and talented verse!!Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-5728821111334586522010-08-28T19:11:00.016-04:002010-10-10T00:44:40.650-04:00Summer's Final Reflection Photos<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii2tfzJ3Uc2jtQI2v2ujonceQYuMCD0yrLJShyphenhyphenPcH-tCEK6ii2gLe3nBSquOjTVeGNxBpySc_8WlpjQMPv1L1ODEkFuC227dB5x-CiLXgfA0qHbC5fs_TqWWUXc8paH-2Z6FMV6TBxb3SN/s1600/chickvegskewers.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510663697013587282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii2tfzJ3Uc2jtQI2v2ujonceQYuMCD0yrLJShyphenhyphenPcH-tCEK6ii2gLe3nBSquOjTVeGNxBpySc_8WlpjQMPv1L1ODEkFuC227dB5x-CiLXgfA0qHbC5fs_TqWWUXc8paH-2Z6FMV6TBxb3SN/s576/chickvegskewers.JPG" /></a><br />With Summer steadily winding down, comes the climax of many beautiful reflections. I hardly know where to start with my own. First my bountiful vegetable garden has yielded many lovely treasures. I layered my perfections on metal skewers pictured above, creating a splendid barbeque feast for our dinner tonight!<br /><br />Mouth watering cherry tomatoes, zucchini, green bell peppers, pearl onions, and carrots, were all my garden veggie delights surrounding chicken breast chunks. I used a special dry rub sent to me by my good friend <a href="http://www.giddygastronome.com/"><strong>Nazarina</strong></a>, paired with a terriyaki marinade. To say the least, I couldn't grill them fast enough to fill my families plates.<br /><br />I've had an abundance of greenbeans, which are still coming strong! I've frozen a good bit of these vegetables for my soups, sauces, ect for the Winter months ahead. I started drying out my sunflowers to make sunflower seeds as in the past.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMUBGw3n1X8h8VnkXiiRiKW-nk31x32-GjSTWw4KohIw_tr6nELcQjTColmZ-lN0Bd_2AelaJlscAD4dhlg7Ix_5on2Jofn0NroDaLQleGyNcw8spRrypIeRvWgar3Oj3FJ1kpWE4xr2sv/s1600/cfarm2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510663235276916290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMUBGw3n1X8h8VnkXiiRiKW-nk31x32-GjSTWw4KohIw_tr6nELcQjTColmZ-lN0Bd_2AelaJlscAD4dhlg7Ix_5on2Jofn0NroDaLQleGyNcw8spRrypIeRvWgar3Oj3FJ1kpWE4xr2sv/s576/cfarm2.JPG" /></a><br />My daily walks with Sierra dog has given me wonderful solitude, gazing along the countrysides of my farmer friends farm. Isn't the view just breathtaking? The corn is about a good 6 to 7ft, ready to harvest shortly. This farm goes on for miles, carrying into another farm.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpwJBNYpDP2eYmAIT90Bmv0k52GiKE2Vxn81YRiG-CSYArZ1H3HYtO-dLFVDBW_VJz0I15P8kHlN8x84vQg6We1rD8EU75Q5lD0xqDy6yQ9prlbpEPXdRVjwzpn3PJ8OEksDmQd0s_6Wcx/s1600/cfarm.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510662969583569314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpwJBNYpDP2eYmAIT90Bmv0k52GiKE2Vxn81YRiG-CSYArZ1H3HYtO-dLFVDBW_VJz0I15P8kHlN8x84vQg6We1rD8EU75Q5lD0xqDy6yQ9prlbpEPXdRVjwzpn3PJ8OEksDmQd0s_6Wcx/s576/cfarm.JPG" /></a><br />The sun was setting on an evening this past week, when I shot this photo at a different angle. The soybean field directly in front of me, and the rolling hills that Pennsylvania is know for far off in the horizon. Farming is a unique and beautiful art in itself, these great folks work hard to keep this farm looking immaculate as it does.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCjj0ZAWRfVj8Jri7a0L8IglAEjj5DUVdH_1Yf8XTf4RRZwk_qoMMSQFnpnQN4fLtz9vneyhV0NdtSh7-_LUVy_7mmlyFYPQeqvaI5L81X0QCc9ItYRb1V2CaMjYYhct8pjWyuSfPrA0YH/s1600/hppetun.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510662501209101570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCjj0ZAWRfVj8Jri7a0L8IglAEjj5DUVdH_1Yf8XTf4RRZwk_qoMMSQFnpnQN4fLtz9vneyhV0NdtSh7-_LUVy_7mmlyFYPQeqvaI5L81X0QCc9ItYRb1V2CaMjYYhct8pjWyuSfPrA0YH/s576/hppetun.JPG" /></a><br />My flowers seem to always look their most beautiful at the end of Summer, and through most of Fall. The flower plants are at their fullest and most brilliant color. My hotpink petunias just light up my flower garden with their elegant and delicate presence.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHYkOm3sqzqhGcwSeCzYcf7erKiYFwexZxTfqrtBs8e7EBCKFIUYOptmX6ntd8ckOmYOw3IatgKjjD9B2rvbLzLGeA3XpURDQgzrrprAjwwIdZOk18VKFFLnqSu7vTvae3afa1mcoyHgVB/s1600/pconeflower.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510662274717053394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHYkOm3sqzqhGcwSeCzYcf7erKiYFwexZxTfqrtBs8e7EBCKFIUYOptmX6ntd8ckOmYOw3IatgKjjD9B2rvbLzLGeA3XpURDQgzrrprAjwwIdZOk18VKFFLnqSu7vTvae3afa1mcoyHgVB/s576/pconeflower.JPG" /></a><br />I only had one set of my purple coneflowers come back this year. These beauties are one of my favorite flowers. The birds love pecking and eating the centers out of the daisylike flowers. </div><div></div><div>School is starting in a couple days, and the nights are growing cooler. It's been a hot and humid summer, and I look forward to cooler nights walking with Sierra dog.<br /></div><div></div><div>Soon the flowers will fade, and the leaves will start turning. But I won't rush a moment, not too fast or hastily. I'll take them as they come and revel right here Literally in the moment!!</div></div>Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-34827031482264789612010-08-19T00:43:00.005-04:002010-08-19T12:22:47.046-04:00Stunning Minature Rose Photo & Haiku<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGpynfEvyED4qLXJVmpd7lsXOEgxWaqclReG03HctDhXlT_yHIVjwhvjfZF9jrb6IhGv4CX1Nwu_yGxIIKRMxgHiNKzsRaQsNHPSM5YJTMdDuYzPlocVM4e-q1s5qbnni6DmvxXkWvGF0/s1600/rosehaiku.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506977558331664594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGpynfEvyED4qLXJVmpd7lsXOEgxWaqclReG03HctDhXlT_yHIVjwhvjfZF9jrb6IhGv4CX1Nwu_yGxIIKRMxgHiNKzsRaQsNHPSM5YJTMdDuYzPlocVM4e-q1s5qbnni6DmvxXkWvGF0/s640/rosehaiku.JPG" /></a><br /><br />A real stunning photo of a minature rose from my beautiful flower garden!!Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-88856272727703445042010-08-06T23:40:00.007-04:002010-09-24T14:54:27.529-04:00Animal Lovers Urgent Funds Needed For Lilly Beagle!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic2BC-Bv3qqElwtoHPdrS645J77BZ_-2hEwcETnWQwf-P06wTWHK7FP9GSyEFEM9-TaCEY_dC7kiXoxFM4IL7_vQyNci1XFZMuWYpuqYIgX-HquhL7MfBuo7Br-qezMwNXBuBvfTqam2dZ/s1600/lilly.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 232px; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502511968237510002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic2BC-Bv3qqElwtoHPdrS645J77BZ_-2hEwcETnWQwf-P06wTWHK7FP9GSyEFEM9-TaCEY_dC7kiXoxFM4IL7_vQyNci1XFZMuWYpuqYIgX-HquhL7MfBuo7Br-qezMwNXBuBvfTqam2dZ/s400/lilly.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Update 8-26-10: Lilly has found a wonderful home here in Pennsylvania. Thanks to the Lewisburg Veterinary Hospital and Dr. Loving for taking Lilly into their rescue, giving her the vetting she needed, and finding her a good forever home with a wonderful family! A great ending for a dog who traveled so far, to be saved from a kill shelter!! Thanks to all involved for helping to get Lilly rescued! It was truly worth it!! <br /><br />URGENT CRISIS! After all it took to get Lilly pulled and transport set up to<br />get her to her foster, this beautiful girl has tested NW+ PLUS has lyme. She's not doing well at all and needs to get treatment started NOW! Anyone wanting to donate towards Lilly's care can call the vet's office and contribute using a credit card over the phone to them. You can also send a check like I did by mail to:<br /><br />Lewisburg Veterinary Hospital<br />829 Fairground Road<br />Lewisburg, PA 17837<br /><br />C/O Kim Shuck and make sure to note it's for Lilly!<br />Phone Number: 570-523-3640 to inquire about her status or<br />treatment!<br /><br />Due to the high cost of Lilly's treatmet and urgent medical needs we're grateful<br />to the Lewisburg Veterinary Hospital for taking over Lilly's care!<br /><br />I'm thankful for all who were involved in Lilly's rescue, and I'm so sadened that Lilly despite all the vet work she did have is really so sick. Lilly needs our help to get better, any amount will help her new rescue. We're still hoping for a happy ending for this special beagle!<br /><br />Lilly was in a kill shelter, and I had networked her to help find rescue. Here is a post on facebook I posted previously everyone worked so very hard to rescue Lilly!<br /><br />SAFE!!!Undate 7-31-10 Lilly Dog IS SAFE!!! Lilly is now in transport with her foster mom Robin!!It's been a busy week, from transport networking California to Virginia, and finally here to Pennsylvania for a lovely hound who needed rescued for over a month!! Thanks to Lilly's Rescue Julie from Forever Home for pulling Lilly, Katrina Transport Coordinator for putting together a transport in less than two days, Courtney from Bonnie Blue Rescue for pulling and boarding Lilly In Va, Transporters Kate, Eric, Ariel and Robin for transporting and Fostering Lilly, Melissa at New Kent Shelter, and to my buddy Linda who helped me to rescue and keep our Lilly dog Safe!! Robin promised updates. Thank you all for Networking Lilly!!<br /><br />Anyone willing to donate to Lilly's urgent medical care please do so, no amount is too small! Thanks Kindly Jo ~Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-13822403011509971042010-07-15T17:51:00.005-04:002010-07-16T00:45:43.133-04:00The End Of A Swimming Era!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwqKg-QMfUPdM4Aj5YyBi6ZE7Z8v_pRVpSWHtmOabeRyxUIdk_YZnL20fGirBkq4ySEyNHBQ5JIbQ_rfAbvi3Qq-Qe9JmaRIybwQli9MRNaZe2CVYqOYoqx39oF0X8gH8VoHuhPRCYIcMV/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494255402798519058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwqKg-QMfUPdM4Aj5YyBi6ZE7Z8v_pRVpSWHtmOabeRyxUIdk_YZnL20fGirBkq4ySEyNHBQ5JIbQ_rfAbvi3Qq-Qe9JmaRIybwQli9MRNaZe2CVYqOYoqx39oF0X8gH8VoHuhPRCYIcMV/s400/001.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Sadly our Esther Williams pool of 16 years has bit the dust! All my beautiful memories are going to the scrap yard! I was pregnant with my first child when we purchased this pool. It's been through 2 generations of dogs, and most recently my nephew and great nephew. We enjoyed many wonderful summers in this pool, and I'm certainly going to miss our favorite summer recreation right in our own backyard. We were going to purchase a new liner, and upon examing the walls my hubby found a bunch of pin holes all through them. </div><br /><div>It couldn't of happened at the worse time, as we're experiencing one of the hottest summers here in PA. We've spent a lot of the past month, driving over to my sister's house to swim in her pool. Though it's been really nice to go there, it's not like swimming right out our own back door! Winter took it's toll on our roof, so we had to have all the shingles replaced this Spring. So purchasing a new pool is quite out of the question. </div><br /><div></div><div>I've been having a run of bad luck for the past two weeks. I fell one day while walking Sierra dog, along a country field and almost broke my arm and wrist. The ground was so hard, it might as well have been cement. My wrist is still black and blue almost halfway down my arm. Of course I didn't go to the doctor, and have been nursing myself. Still walking Sierra 5 days a week, very gently I may say. Still doing all my chores slowly and gently! To say the least my spirit has been broken, and I know I must be very careful in my footing from now on. I push myself very hard always, and most things can't bring me down. But the pain has gotten to me this time!!</div><br /><div></div><div>Our luck changed today when a friend of ours stopped over. It just so happens he had an extra pool, and he decided to give it to us. He had moved and thought he lost some pieces to it, and bought another pool. In the meantime, he found the lost pieces. It's a round pool not like our oval, but we'll still be able to swim. My hubby went and picked up the pool this evening. </div><br /><div></div><div>I'm not sure if we'll get the pool up this Summer, because we want to move it to another location. Where we had the pool before, the leaves would always come in and make it turn green!! Too many trees, shedding too many leaves, especially during thunderstorms!! Plus with my bum arm, I'm limited to how much I can help!! Yet I sure would like to have the pool up and running, as the temps don't seem to be going down anytime soon! Unfortunately Summer is halfway over already. </div><br /><div></div><div>Time sure flies, how's your Summer going so far! Our vegetable garden is coming along, with beets, zuccini, onions, radishes, and garlic. My flower garden is blooming beautifully too, and those glorious Sunflowers are back! Still working hard on the animal front. A reminder to keep all your pets cool in these hot Summer months!! </div><div> </div><br /><div>Stay right here Literally In The Moment with more updates to come! </div>Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-10209045442786725322010-07-06T16:21:00.012-04:002010-07-18T12:26:50.386-04:00We Deserve The Chance To Live ~ Poem For Urgent Dogs On Death Row!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLULXlHOmhDlm0yAQUVYXZLgSztrcDcleswWAh1tuOcUiFDAAbrorAzRFzi83dP3Cy9Y8RBC7GBi-6WBoCEogHF0wDOFZ0fN7U6lKPTti5-vmrnVxuc-wBbje8Um9q0E7iOsjD5EVsQiJp/s1600/MissyandMistress.BMP"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 298px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490892083356373762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLULXlHOmhDlm0yAQUVYXZLgSztrcDcleswWAh1tuOcUiFDAAbrorAzRFzi83dP3Cy9Y8RBC7GBi-6WBoCEogHF0wDOFZ0fN7U6lKPTti5-vmrnVxuc-wBbje8Um9q0E7iOsjD5EVsQiJp/s400/MissyandMistress.BMP" /></a><br /><br />We Deserve The Chance To Live ~ (Poem for Urgent Dogs On Death Row)<br /><br />Who will love me when I’m abandoned,<br />when all my hope is stripped away?<br />Where do I turn when I feel lonely?<br />Begging to live just one more day.<br /><br />Who will embrace the sorrow in my eyes.<br />Speak out all the words I cannot say.<br />Hear my silent, frightened cries.<br />Begging to live just one more day.<br /><br />Who will finally come to my rescue,<br />during my last dying hour I pray..<br />My worthy cause will not be forgotten.<br />Deserving to live just one more day.<br /><br />Who will mourn my undue passing?<br />Never knowing the love I had to give.<br />Show me great miracles can still happen,<br />Because we all deserve the chance to live.<br /><br />©Jo A. True-Burkholder 2010<br /><br /><br />In Memory of Missy tan dog pictured and all shelter dogs who are euthanized everyday. I’ve been networking Mystery aka Mister for the past two weeks, her momma Missy was euthanized on June 18, 2010. I was so affected by this beautiful and vibrant dog's death, that I decided to make them the poster dogs for my mission to bring awareness to the plight of Death Row Dogs. I was determined that Mistress would not have the same fate as her momma. I feel I let Missy down, her face will forever haunt me and remain on my pages, because I found her link a day too late.<br /><br />Be a miracle~ please help me save Urgent Dogs On Death Row!! To bring worldwide awareness to their untimely plight, and ultimately to help save their lives. Did you know that one dog or cat is put down every 8 SECONDS according to the HSUS? This is an astonishing amount of dead dogs and cats littering our shelter trash bins!! Most like Missy are young, healthy and would make a great family pet!!<br /><br />Join me in my passionate mission to save literally millions of beautiful healthy dogs and cats waiting desperately to be rescued, fostered, sponsored, and adopted!! So many of them go unnoticed like Missy and her baby Mystery. Their faces get lost because there're so many urgent dogs and cats filling our shelters daily.<br /><br />Missy’s daughter Mystery has been rescued and given the chance, that both of them truly deserved. I had the pleasure of networking out this adorable pup only 4 months old. Contacting close to 60 rescues, a wonderful rescue has committed to taking Mistress and not a day too soon. I'm learning so much about what goes on behind rescue scenes and have profound respect for all involved. We had a circle of rescue ladies from 5 different states, hustling to make Mystery’s rescue possible including her shelter. She's now safe with her foster mom in Georgia, soon to be transported by ARF to her rescue in Minnesota!<br /><br />Please make your sponsor donations, or help with transport or medical costs. Most shelters just simply don’t have funds to pay for all these costs. Some dogs simply need medical treatment to make them available for rescue or adoption. A large majority of shelters need funds to cover medical costs, and like Missy may be put down for an oversight cost of medical attention!!<br /><br />We can’t let this happen to such beautiful souls, who have so much love to give us. Your dollars can be the only difference, between their life and death. Mystery is one lucky pup, and we almost didn't make it to save her. We couldn't help to save her momma, but I can rest knowing her sweet orphan puppy lives!!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbOqrcegc-C6GKeTjTH_-vUaNhdN93iAVoi23Q9yfskVzBO3cmN1oJGAmDxJyDGQnvKhsB11OrRi2Dih4lGhbvKaQpdh5drYYkvnmRazq2_NfJ-9PjozVqKk587wihtNoMk66McNmT3RzT/s1600/Misterakamistress.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 342px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490909577327304962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbOqrcegc-C6GKeTjTH_-vUaNhdN93iAVoi23Q9yfskVzBO3cmN1oJGAmDxJyDGQnvKhsB11OrRi2Dih4lGhbvKaQpdh5drYYkvnmRazq2_NfJ-9PjozVqKk587wihtNoMk66McNmT3RzT/s400/Misterakamistress.JPG" /></a><br />Thanks to some very special rescue ladies, her shelter coordinator, and foster mom, Mystery is SAFE!!! Mystery is a temp name, until she reaches her rescue!!<br /><br /><a href="http://literallyinthemoment.blogspot.com/p/rescued-dogs-ive-networked-featured.html"><strong>View 8 Rescued Dogs</strong></a> I helped to feature on my blog and facebook!Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-32147271841056412112010-06-10T16:17:00.010-04:002010-06-11T00:55:49.326-04:00Marriage Twenty Years In The Making~ Photos Then And Now!<div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1jNIcOOmmCyFpWGaju1xy5ZYwIlNcAb-ZNuOARIbW50BkjeJcTza7YDn7LvqlxHnEG-JtBBiEbFxpcoTRW_dGMfhn2Wj9an5ykXVsh1OkO0igwIHGd8h0N-8vKInLRbHZM21UxXtZA5yU/s1600/kjwed4.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 246px; HEIGHT: 243px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481242379735260338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1jNIcOOmmCyFpWGaju1xy5ZYwIlNcAb-ZNuOARIbW50BkjeJcTza7YDn7LvqlxHnEG-JtBBiEbFxpcoTRW_dGMfhn2Wj9an5ykXVsh1OkO0igwIHGd8h0N-8vKInLRbHZM21UxXtZA5yU/s400/kjwed4.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLnl-M06d2EcxQY1Bgb2WyZ1m7ifNpj4M_bxQ6NjsHegar57in7tLJqrtMoUIIyDCrfFsDgSkI8f_Cvyie2V80FiB7mWFw1h8aA96OTo2ULyqPJfwWOgfnuW-SOY-FSBwAAANyndUHoL8Y/s1600/kjwed5.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 246px; HEIGHT: 243px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481242804787746866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLnl-M06d2EcxQY1Bgb2WyZ1m7ifNpj4M_bxQ6NjsHegar57in7tLJqrtMoUIIyDCrfFsDgSkI8f_Cvyie2V80FiB7mWFw1h8aA96OTo2ULyqPJfwWOgfnuW-SOY-FSBwAAANyndUHoL8Y/s400/kjwed5.JPG" /></a> </div></div><br /><div>June 2, 2010 marked our twentieth wedding anniversary. Time sure flies, and so much has happened in twenty years. We were a stunning young couple back then, working hard for our future together. I can't say it has been total bliss, or a storybook marriage. There were times I thought to leave, but stayed because of my deep love for my husband and child. I couldn't survive in a loveless relationship, or one which lacks passion and intimacy. I think most couples go through rough times, and if they're lucky come out together even stronger and closer.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhboYAm7ykvy4wNC8c35l5tcWVEUBUBhZ5PWFq38rAWfpOItC8hFpSA2aOZj6zb9Wsl7-O_Lif-RDoDwinpOJjhHDyf_x7BJcO1gyuAUO35K7W0OY6N_rjtBda8ntGReoMGs1UeUIfFn35W/s1600/kjwed3.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 246px; HEIGHT: 243px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481243115982669074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhboYAm7ykvy4wNC8c35l5tcWVEUBUBhZ5PWFq38rAWfpOItC8hFpSA2aOZj6zb9Wsl7-O_Lif-RDoDwinpOJjhHDyf_x7BJcO1gyuAUO35K7W0OY6N_rjtBda8ntGReoMGs1UeUIfFn35W/s400/kjwed3.JPG" /></a><br />If I can say one thing we lacked was taking time for ourselves to nourish our relationship. Helping family, kids, and work always came first. It was almost if we eventually didn't have real time for each other. </div><br /><div>If I could share a word of wisdom it would be make time, before it's too late. Before you just become friends, and not lovers anymore! That doesn't mean just sex either, although intimacy is very important too. </div><br /><div>It's just the little jestures I miss, like the long French kisses, a hug now and then, and just plain hand holding! Yes I did marry my best friend, but I can find a friend anywhere. Like the Lady Gaga song goes "I want your love, I don't want to be friends!" </div><div><br /></div><div>I want it all, just like so many other women out there, alittle bit of the fairytale dream wouldn't hurt!! No one is perfect and I'm far from it. It takes a lot of patience and love to stay commited to each other. True love will always prevail, and you must work at it!! I always like a good fight, making up is the ultimate pleasure!!</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKaqRND09bROPCJFtq0zs99qESZquWB-Ft2b_5dSbA10OHADsIi8hsugJrqBFJQ9SmxeNwaBeAa8G8UivFBGHk4h6mPvdZcMO5x0YP0QvbnywWJyVgpFUxGcUrWuBK2cBwUgqvg2mKjnHs/s1600/JK20YRWED.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481243566196523026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKaqRND09bROPCJFtq0zs99qESZquWB-Ft2b_5dSbA10OHADsIi8hsugJrqBFJQ9SmxeNwaBeAa8G8UivFBGHk4h6mPvdZcMO5x0YP0QvbnywWJyVgpFUxGcUrWuBK2cBwUgqvg2mKjnHs/s400/JK20YRWED.JPG" /></a><br />Still the love of my life even after twenty years. There is no other man I'd rather be with. </div><div></div><br /><div>Before we left, I wanted to venture back to our special day at the church, where the wedding photos above were taken by the fountain. As you can see the water is not running! The Mother Mary statue is still as beautiful as it was then. I hope to rescan my wedding photos at a later time, as my scanner is getting old and my bigger photos came out distorted. The reason I had to use smaller images than usual. The photos have a special finish to preserve them, and my scanner picked up on the coating! </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhogDTS9bLTg-9z4u71Q-ShiN-1bc4vOOEh5iCqKz3nSfm7hsPONZw7qv8VE-QDryZIGfNEUu1UuAaCNPbfj08gbvmslbsg50aor6jeAqAibTHKLbhAxmCAR8EFHV346BK6ku6ImcLw48s6/s1600/Sheratonview.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481351900067653858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhogDTS9bLTg-9z4u71Q-ShiN-1bc4vOOEh5iCqKz3nSfm7hsPONZw7qv8VE-QDryZIGfNEUu1UuAaCNPbfj08gbvmslbsg50aor6jeAqAibTHKLbhAxmCAR8EFHV346BK6ku6ImcLw48s6/s400/Sheratonview.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>We celebrated with a long awaited romantic weekend last weekend. We took a long drive into Pittsburgh and stayed at the <a href="http://www.sheratonstationsquare.com/"><strong>Sheraton Station Square Hotel</strong></a> where the <strong><a href="http://www.stationsquare.com/info/gatewayclipper.cfm">Gateway Clipper</a></strong> tours up and down the three rivers.<br /></div><div>It rained so hard the whole time we were there, and we were under tornado watches. We worried about home, as we're putting on a new roof!! The shot above taken from our hotel room dark clouds looming! The beds were very comfortable, and the room was very nice. We had dinner at <a href="http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/Locations/pittsburgh-pennsylvania/pittsburgh-pennsylvania/FifthAve/menus.aspx"><strong>McCormick & Schmick's</strong></a>, of course I had seafood, and the food was fabulous! My honey surprised me with a beautiful tiger ring, that I had wanted! </div><br /><div>The <a href="http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=pit"><strong>Pittsburgh Pirate game</strong> </a>was sold out, so we went to check out the new <strong><a href="http://www.theriverscasino.com/faq">Rivers Casino</a>.</strong></div><div>The casino was beautiful inside, and part was still under construction. We needed a players club card to play the slots, and the line was at least an hour wait. So we just looked around and left! </div><br /><div>We took a wrong turn on the highway and I saw my life flash before my eyes as we crossed three lanes of traffic. So glad to be back at our hotel, we decided to drive no further. We walked around Station Square, and the fireworks at the Pirate Game were lighting the sky. The <a href="http://www.hardrock.com/"><strong>Hard Rock Cafe </strong></a>was just down the block from our hotel, so we walked there! A band played Fleetwood Mac, and they were good, but the Doors tribute band wasn't so hot. We left and called it a night, after a couple drinks. </div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNnZBHEbK308xp0Fxj2qwjop71Mi24lx4bFfRWIqrREph8akfKTlejhzM8N_ST7m4Yr8U92P87bTT3hu6RKLU3MIdNSh0uhqGXiItULcPHxpw2Vm4BYu1A7glElbKcAHLvpw9v2O3Pccuj/s1600/cfarm.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481370754680733826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNnZBHEbK308xp0Fxj2qwjop71Mi24lx4bFfRWIqrREph8akfKTlejhzM8N_ST7m4Yr8U92P87bTT3hu6RKLU3MIdNSh0uhqGXiItULcPHxpw2Vm4BYu1A7glElbKcAHLvpw9v2O3Pccuj/s400/cfarm.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>The weekend seemed to go so fast, just like the flash of the last twenty years. Glad to be back where the parking is free, and not $3.00 an hour. The city is beautiful to visit, but we don't belong there!! I belong here on the beautiful countrysides walking Sierra dog, along this beautiful dairy farm above. I'm older now, enjoying the peaceful life, here where natures view is always beyond breathtaking!! </div></div></div>Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-14723056321469686132010-05-27T22:04:00.013-04:002010-05-30T12:06:02.988-04:00Giddy Gastronome Finest Homemade Food And Fragrant Handmade Soaps!Are you searching for different recipes to prepare for your family meals today! Look no further than<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.giddygastronome.com/"><strong>Giddy Gastronome</strong></a>. I’m elated, I found a good friend, in meeting Nazarina, owner and founder of <strong><a href="http://www.giddygastronome.com/">Giddy Gastronome.com </a>. </strong>We met through our love of homemade ethnic food, and our deep love for animals. Both of us have a profound respect for the women in our families, who have passed down generations of great recipes. We take family recipes and add our own twists to make them even greater!! Nazarina takes her recipes to a whole other level, with her stunning presentations of her masterpiece food creations.<br /><br />Not only can Nazarina whip up an ultimate meal, she creates handmade soaps, sews, and speaks African fluently. Using only the finest and natural ingredients in both her recipes and wonderful soaps, Nazarina will enlighten your day with her humorous, skilled dialogue posts!!<br /><br />Curious to know more about this sensational multi talented young woman, here is my interview with my special friend <a href="http://www.giddygastronome.com/"><strong>Giddy Gastronome</strong></a> herself.<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Where were you born and what is your ethnic background? How does your background tie in with your unique tasting recipes?</strong></span></em><br /><br /><span style="color:#6600cc;">I am of Malaysian descent and born in South Africa. My parents emigrated to Miami and this is where I attended college and made the best friendships! My Grandmother owned a pastry shop in South Africa, so we were practically raised in the bakery, surrounded by all kinds of good confections and the best culinary dishes to boot! However, my mother broke away and decided to study fashion designing, but still had to put in her time at the bakery. She would always say that she felt extremely blessed to have been enriched by both the fashion and the culinary worlds. I shall always be grateful to both her and my Grandmother for engaging us in all of their endeavors. It is this “creative metamorphosis” if you will, that has given me the insight in all that I do! Their mantra was that almost anything can be accomplished by commitment, diligence and with a “big fat smile on your face.”</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Where did you come up with the name Giddy Gastronome!</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#6600cc;">I have a truly jovial & vivid personality and can sometimes be very naïve …..thus “giddy”, ( people always say that I am the life of the party), but on the other hand very anal about my food source. I care very much where I buy my ingredients and particularly love all of it organic and locally grown. I would rather resist the temptation of buying a sixty dollar pair of shoes, only to splurge on the very best organic ingredients! I love for flavors to explode in a dish and I care very much about the presentation. What can I say, I love to cook and entertain! Beside my passionate love affair with the culinary realm and people, I have a soft spot for destitute animals, that is why I fell in love with your blog!” I think the world of you!!!”<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Do you have a favorite recipe?</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#6600cc;">I do not have a favorite recipe except maybe for my handmade roasted garlic & fennel spicy kosher beef sausage which I make twice a year from scratch. It is very time-consuming! Someone in Miami wanted this recipe for their butcher shop but my sister advised me against the idea at that time and prompted me to include the recipe in my cook book.</span><br /><br />Last but not least, I can’t wait for Nazarina’s book to come out!! Don’t forget to check out the wonderful and taste tempting recipes already featured on Giddy Gastronome too!! As one of Nazarina’s biggest fans, and I’ll be sure to feature her new cookbook here on Literally in the Moment the minute it’s off the press!! As always stay tuned to Literally In The Moment.<br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>I heard there's a cook book in progress, what will you be featuring in your new book?</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#6600cc;">My cook book is still a work in progress and quite a labor of love. This is almost the hardest endeavor I have attempted! This book will include pictures , step by step instructions of food and desserts, my secret tips and tricks, personal stories, ( most of them…funny), and poetry. I want the reader to experience hospitality like they would if they were in my home! My Grandmother and Mother really never did something like this,( though people will never forget their creativity), so therefore I feel the need to do so. I have so many recipes from them written down in their handwriting , so the prudent thing to do is to document them in a cook book and in a way share their legacy with everyone!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>How did you get into the art of making handmade soaps?</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#6600cc;">I started the soap-making endeavor about three years ago. I would make them and give them away as gifts until a friend in Miami ordered 70 bars for a bridal shower. Now people, I hardly even know, orders them from my blog and by referrals. I love making them for people! The pictures that I attached below are two of the more detailed ones I make!</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD0SeLgkEAIdqI2SnMOOITyz0tT2J__3BWKQQ1fenI7qmPq1wyr6hWzr9jdreptaarqYwKDdH00_EtLCzE2CAy5PMi3Lak0dtat1foQSCs8HeAoW3HH4EGaJmp7OBA2eh0gfzCyECTo5RE/s1600/cupcakesoapsgiddy.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 376px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476149207901019426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD0SeLgkEAIdqI2SnMOOITyz0tT2J__3BWKQQ1fenI7qmPq1wyr6hWzr9jdreptaarqYwKDdH00_EtLCzE2CAy5PMi3Lak0dtat1foQSCs8HeAoW3HH4EGaJmp7OBA2eh0gfzCyECTo5RE/s400/cupcakesoapsgiddy.jpg" /></a><br />Chocolate and raspberry cupcake soap.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj99M9lVnXStBPUx7p2pA4p5uJ11mDAu_gM5NOG2OcggyFFO44pnfTGZC5yCnLZYJmEbd-kqTzJhm1DB3r_3Kb4MXC5Zwp-kviWBuAuV1QvOsEjpDkOoPt4Zv1Lw_EQNUUl8bcbZsU_ld8-/s1600/speedboatgiddy.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 367px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476149446688833410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj99M9lVnXStBPUx7p2pA4p5uJ11mDAu_gM5NOG2OcggyFFO44pnfTGZC5yCnLZYJmEbd-kqTzJhm1DB3r_3Kb4MXC5Zwp-kviWBuAuV1QvOsEjpDkOoPt4Zv1Lw_EQNUUl8bcbZsU_ld8-/s400/speedboatgiddy.jpg" /></a><br />Speed boat, polo fragrance.<br /><br />Notice all the delicate details and time Nazarina puts into her art of her handmade soaps. I was the lucky winner of <a href="http://www.giddygastronome.com/1430/easter-eggs-bunnies-a-bunny-napkin-fold-a-giveaway/"><strong>Nazarina’s Spa Basket giveaway for April</strong></a>. From experience I love her goats milk and honey soap. I use it on my face everyday, it never dries my skin and leaves it feeling soft and toned!!! I highly recommend her soap especially if you have drier skin! You’ll be amazed at the aroma of Nazarina’s lily of the valley soap, you simply must try them all!! You’ll find many different soap designs, and great soap fragrances featured on <strong><a href="http://www.giddygastronome.com/">Giddy Gastronome</a></strong>! Don’t forget you can order these gorgeous soaps, to add a classic touch to any holiday or any special party occasion.<br /><br />Lastly but not least, I can’t wait for Nazarina’s cookbook to come out!! Don’t forget to check out the wonderful and taste tempting recipes already featured on <strong><a href="http://www.blogger.com/Lastly%20but%20not%20least,%20%20I%20can’t%20wait%20for%20Nazarina’s%20book%20to%20come%20out!!%20%20Don’t%20forget%20to%20check%20out%20the%20wonderful%20and%20taste%20tempting%20recipes%20already%20featured%20on%20Giddy%20Gastronome%20too!!%20As%20one%20of%20Nazarina’s%20biggest%20fans,%20and%20I’ll%20be%20sure%20to%20feature%20her%20new%20cookbook%20here">Giddy Gastronome</a></strong> too!! As one of Nazarina’s biggest fans, I’ll be sure to feature her new cookbook here on Literally in the Moment the minute it’s off the press!! As always stay tuned to Literally In The Moment.Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-89622250681641957562010-05-08T23:15:00.009-04:002010-05-09T00:34:28.291-04:00PA Twilight ~ Sunset Photo And Haiku ~ Mother's Day 2010!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh05cQTJG10tGGg8VJNTkumbUOB8i9mp8dZlIkFcUkyG4GrKJixklDuegjuqVwy_PSi0KmPulGmv6eWa8hC11zSayMRIt_7sz8M9TGlHrjoL_cdCfTV6ptLA8Ymai5QxoeXxqCsxodSwaYo/s1600/wintertwilight.JPG"><img style= CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469104298470022946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh05cQTJG10tGGg8VJNTkumbUOB8i9mp8dZlIkFcUkyG4GrKJixklDuegjuqVwy_PSi0KmPulGmv6eWa8hC11zSayMRIt_7sz8M9TGlHrjoL_cdCfTV6ptLA8Ymai5QxoeXxqCsxodSwaYo/s576/wintertwilight.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div><div>Unveiled<br /></div><div></div><div>Life's beauty unveils</div><div>memories become moments</div><div>withering in twilight</div><div></div><br /><div>©Jo A. True-Burkholder 2010</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Mother nature like many women cannot make up her mind! In the 80's yesterday and in the 50's today! Typical crazy Pennsylvania weather. I took this twilight shot right out my front door, the first part of February. We had rain, and temps dipped way down to zero, and the rain froze during the day covered by a light snow! One of my favorite shots with the sun in the backround! We're close to freezing tonight!!</div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>Talking about Mothers, Mother's Day is bittersweet for me, because my mother passed four years ago. I've many great memories of her, filling our home with great cooking smells. It was my mom who made our house a home. Her mere presence always brang a smile into our lives and always will. Her talents and love were unprecedented and irreplaceable. To say I miss her would be an understatement. The years haven't been the same without her, and I can say my life hasn't been the same either. </div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>Yet life truly goes on and all mom desired most was for her family to be happy. Holidays seem to be the hardest to celebrate, even years later. It's almost if I miss her more the longer she's been gone! If you're lucky enough to have your mother, treasure her for every moment that you have. People say it, yet few realize how short our time here on this lovely earth is. Embrace life with every breath, and never regret a moment you have together loving each other. Memories are everything, never cease making them.. Lastly never stop taking photos. You don't know when our loved ones will make their final exit far into the twilight. </div><br /><div></div><div>I'll be planting my Mother's day flowers soon, picked out 42 little flower gems to brighten my Spring flower garden. Happy Mother's Day and stay Literally In The Moment! </div><div></div><br /><div>Read my other Mother's Day posts here:</div><div></div><div><a href="http://literallyinthemoment.blogspot.com/2009/05/my-mothers-day-flower-planting-ritual.html">My Mother's Day Flower Planting Ritual</a></div><div></div><div><a href="http://literallyinthemoment.blogspot.com/2009/05/siberian-crabapple-blossoms-tree.html">Siberian Crabapple Blossoms ~ Tree Sappling For Unique Mother's Day Gift</a></div>Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-85650094379896038352010-04-26T09:13:00.018-04:002010-05-08T20:54:27.075-04:00U.S. Death Row Pup Sponsored From Afghanistan! Sponsor A Shelter Or Rescue Pet Today!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmH6ET0N1ATebpyjXqMXss9N4zhQ7fO1-2Sjt8FInG9jgz2M3BDB2oagMluebXBS6R5R4BJp7Uw5xf8KgVieme6GHYVs2a8ZuyWqzH7tJ7xXszuIAIJCQ4if_tqLXMaF17UwgBX3jc9NWJ/s1600/Andy+2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 295px; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464434320005047266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmH6ET0N1ATebpyjXqMXss9N4zhQ7fO1-2Sjt8FInG9jgz2M3BDB2oagMluebXBS6R5R4BJp7Uw5xf8KgVieme6GHYVs2a8ZuyWqzH7tJ7xXszuIAIJCQ4if_tqLXMaF17UwgBX3jc9NWJ/s400/Andy+2.jpg" /></a><br />Andy a beautiful hound mix was sponsored by Tina C. from Afghanistan pictured below, and saved from being euthanized on April 14, 2010. Tina and I are elated to know that Andy has found his forever home, with a great family. According to Michele Shanley at the Tulare County Animal Shelter, Visalia, CA. "Andy has a forever home! The family is very nice, and they just fell in love with him...I'm so happy!" This special pup will have the life he so deserves. Yet there are<br />many more dogs in need of being rescued just like Andy. Can you find it in your heart to sponsor a dog on death row today? Many more dogs are deserving of a chance at a happy ending.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBGRT40EWOoGZE-NDAJZpusUO00ROW0IYWRVk6CgXRzSaT0oAFpLnZt2kKMiWdnu6tx9G_MRtKYzCO45kAg2YOnuiKVDP_uTH8ZiBteziF14-fkrYG24gLJg174hj5dV5X6kiJcheeJXdm/s1600/tinadogsmtcowless.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464434703559666562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBGRT40EWOoGZE-NDAJZpusUO00ROW0IYWRVk6CgXRzSaT0oAFpLnZt2kKMiWdnu6tx9G_MRtKYzCO45kAg2YOnuiKVDP_uTH8ZiBteziF14-fkrYG24gLJg174hj5dV5X6kiJcheeJXdm/s576/tinadogsmtcowless.jpg" /></a><br />Tina C. and her Dogs Gabi and Maggie at Mt Cowless CA.<br /><br />Never underestimate the immense power of the worldwide internet. A dog I featured on Facebook was sponsored by a wonderful Danish Soldier deployed in Afghanistan! Facebook has played an intrinsic role spreading the word of animals in desperate need of rescue. Shelters, rescues, fosters, sponsors, and passionate animal lovers alike, have all come together to help save the lives of dogs, cats, horses ect.. in kill shelters all across the world! I’ve witnessed this wonderful phenomenon with my own eyes, seeing it all unfold in rescue efforts by so many extremely persistent and knowledgeable group of Facebook friends. There are many who work behind the scenes, pulling, and strategizing transport efforts all to save these precious dogs from being euthanized. Most do this work without personal recognition, but only for the deep satisfaction of saving animals.<br /><br />Dogs have always been a deep passion of mine, featuring dogs on death row on my blog and now on facebook! Spreading the word can mean the difference between life and death for a dog who is to be euthanized within days or even hours. I’ve also come in email contact with many wonderful shelter workers, who have done everything in their power to save their shelter animals!<br /><br />This is how Andy a 1year old hound pup I featured on my blog and on facebook was saved from being put down on April 14, 2010. I could tell from Andy’s photo he was special, so I composed a post and placed a photo of Andy to my facebook. One of my facebook friends Tina C. a Danish Army soldier stationed in Afghanistan came to Andy’s rescue on his last day! Tina and I met through facebook and a our deep love for animals. I was truly amazed and inspired by Tina's compassion to sponsor a dog here in the U.S. Tina is also married to a soldier from the U.S. I was very touched by Tina’s love and generosity, so I wanted to know more about her. Here is my interesting interview with Tina C.:<br /><br />Where are you originally from?<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">I was born on the Faroe Islands back in 1973, but my mom moved to Denmark with my dad, so I am raised in Denmark!...</span><br /><br />Are there kill shelters where you are stationed there in Afghanistan?<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Well... if there only were shelters here - there´s not :( Afghanistan is truely a horribly place for dogs to live! NOWZAD Dogs is a UK charity organisation that helps soldiers (who has found a dog) get their dogs outta here... <a href="http://www.nowzaddogs.co.uk/">http://www.nowzaddogs.co.uk/</a> and <a href="http://www.baghdadcatrescue.com/">http://www.baghdadcatrescue.com/</a><br />Absolutely wonderful people - take a look at their websites! I obviously support them as much as I can in any way I can!</span><br /><br />What made you decide to sponsor Andy, and how does sponsoring Andy benefit you!<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">When I saw Andy´s beautiful face and eyes, I just couldn´t let him get put to sleep! I wanted to buy him more time to find a FURever home! Unfortunately I cannot save them all, but there are always dogs that really touches your heart! So I decided to give Andy a full sponsorship, that gives him another month to find a home!... At least I know, that I might have saved one dog, and saving a dogs life, is a pretty damn good feeling!... I love dogs... always have... and I love saving the few I can!<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">My one dog Maggie is from Iraq! She was found back in 2004 by the Danish Embassador! He took her in, and she stayed at the Embassy in Baghdad. There were some Special Operations Force guys there at the Embassy, and when a buddy of mine came there, he took Maggie in and she really got to him - he is also a huge dog lover! He knew, that he needed to get her out of the country! So he called me and asked if I could take her! And 3 months later, she arrived in Denmark!<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">When I was in Kabul in 2006, a U.S. pilot found a little puppy - we called her Kaia since she was found at Kabul Internatinal Airport, also known as KAIA! My buddy was there at the same time and again - we wanted to save this girl... After really putting our heads together, we managed to get her out of the country and to Denmark!<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">So saving dogs has always been a passion of mine! I lived in Poland for 3 years from 2000-2003, and I supported a local shelter there, raising money and food for them, and even bought puppies from the shelter, and brought them to Denmark to a FURever home - the shelters there were overcrowded, but they did the best they could with what they had for the dogs - it was heartbreaking!!!!!<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#000000;">Where do you and your husband want to live permanently!<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Well he lives in the U.S. and I live in Denmark! For now! He is in the U.S. Military, but will retire in a couple of years, and we haven't decided where we want to settle yet. In the Army - I work 24 hr shifts in Denmark, so that gives me a lot of time off in between shifts. That time I spend with my dogs, Gabi (weimaraner) and Maggie (my iraqi mutt), and when we settle, we'll have plenty of time to go explore Europe, and hike all over the place :)</span><br /><br />Do you have animals and what are their names?<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">We have 2 dogs, Gabi and Maggie! Gabi is our beautiful weimaraner and Maggie is our amazing Iraqi mutt... They are both 6½ years old and currently living it up with their dad in the U.S., while I am deployed! Cannot wait to see them again - I miss them all so much!</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcXky4yTKDJRKUaG0NF9gOzOJKen9pq7vC0qNVMIMkOd6y0hnLRfDwW2ZUMCNJRwLYkJhrEf-mQ5KEc3FjoKQWX9DUR1RKvX3ELhHrEYxHIoRNhMFOV6tdUu5F1Pq0IosqcU4aTyJvDzlm/s1600/tinakaiakabul.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464447853584976722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcXky4yTKDJRKUaG0NF9gOzOJKen9pq7vC0qNVMIMkOd6y0hnLRfDwW2ZUMCNJRwLYkJhrEf-mQ5KEc3FjoKQWX9DUR1RKvX3ELhHrEYxHIoRNhMFOV6tdUu5F1Pq0IosqcU4aTyJvDzlm/s576/tinakaiakabul.jpg" /></a><br />Tina and rescued pup Kaia in KAIA Kabul 2006.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmkNpsVePIsjHSjTSkxeogtXSKu3DX4k9lX8vrcX-riasEliYHip4EUDzHRyp7c_vxhBJHPyB8jICUjv12v5xG45Ow92pifBz7VCpXB9bReVBowJXuWTiatz9phD6OiuTG6nZT7_qKSTRJ/s1600/tinamaggie.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464450041842129138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmkNpsVePIsjHSjTSkxeogtXSKu3DX4k9lX8vrcX-riasEliYHip4EUDzHRyp7c_vxhBJHPyB8jICUjv12v5xG45Ow92pifBz7VCpXB9bReVBowJXuWTiatz9phD6OiuTG6nZT7_qKSTRJ/s576/tinamaggie.jpg" /></a><br />Tina's Maggie pup rescued from Iraq! Isn't she adorable!!<br /><br />The love of animals outstretches continents and spreads throughout all the world! Thanks Tina for sponsoring Andy, and sharing your wonderful information and cool photos about your life and deployment with us! The world is a better place because of you, and your deep love for dogs! You inspire us all to go another level, to make a difference in the lives of dogs on death row. Tina and I hope to bring awareness to the kill shelter plight, and many ways you can help a kill shelter pet!<br /><br />According to the Humane Society of The United States, it’s estimated that 6-8 million dogs and cats are cared for in U.S. shelters every year! Out of that sadly an astonishing <strong>HALF</strong> <strong>3-4 million</strong> <strong>are euthanized</strong>. If you can please sponsor, foster, or adopt a dog or cat in a kill shelter today. Your sponsorship will help with immunizations, neutering, and newspaper ads, and much more to help find these dogs find a permanent and loving home. Just one more way we can work together to save more dogs and cats and keep them from being euthanized!<br /><br />Meanwhile I'll strive in my mission to continue my writing featuring dogs and cats in life threatening need, and give them the broad exposure they most truly deserve.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, and as always stay right here Literally In The Moment!<br /><br />Photos: Copyright and Courtesy of Tina C. and Petfinder!Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-87009002143424722092010-04-16T12:14:00.011-04:002010-04-16T15:04:52.404-04:00Early Spring Flowers II & Gardner Snake Photos<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho70NN4gizyk3WZU80flX4EgtNlJN-bLSnRu7H3KW1oefZ8zTzZ40HsRSTyHwqSUIeCV3in6Fgd16LeEY13lHz5vQMmvjQqhTW3z2Iyyt9G06klVtedDZyw-S60tzXibgpYz-EKkVU7jSS/s1600/orangepoppy1.JPG"><img style= CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460771264995313746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho70NN4gizyk3WZU80flX4EgtNlJN-bLSnRu7H3KW1oefZ8zTzZ40HsRSTyHwqSUIeCV3in6Fgd16LeEY13lHz5vQMmvjQqhTW3z2Iyyt9G06klVtedDZyw-S60tzXibgpYz-EKkVU7jSS/s576/orangepoppy1.JPG" /></a><br />I had transplanted these lovely deep orange poppies last Fall. I was excited to see them bloom the earilier part of the week. Poppies add a touch of beauty to your Spring flower beds! These are my first poppies to grace my flower beds!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheSV5v8QYXwTpKlfJ40yNbjc5Sf-iyI6LtgmmsyvyYoG2iMC-f-hagYP18KHNuMevnR7L4oxab2pl_2Fv_eZLPEYya3jlCl0UxnVCGE9rmwEXMBeAYGVeSoBS3ZtvLJdFsjDESX1ktWcPy/s1600/hotpinktuplips5.JPG"><img style= CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460771002021755314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheSV5v8QYXwTpKlfJ40yNbjc5Sf-iyI6LtgmmsyvyYoG2iMC-f-hagYP18KHNuMevnR7L4oxab2pl_2Fv_eZLPEYya3jlCl0UxnVCGE9rmwEXMBeAYGVeSoBS3ZtvLJdFsjDESX1ktWcPy/s576/hotpinktuplips5.JPG" /></a><br />My hot pink tulips bloomed for the 3rd year in a row. The tulips have spread and are a gorgeous compliment to my purple phylox to the right!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6eomYfbg5GgvszF-K6vvbTTwkIisWDua9n5IPmoDTkAIW5rQtF9HhHKfTDd71XjLgBAzBtMEgUnuoZSZ4HWT3brsSOvENFImw0NoausMldBIwxRcT9n0dkwEqaiO5s_HZKEu9MDLp96Qa/s1600/hptc.JPG"><img style= CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460770821405728706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6eomYfbg5GgvszF-K6vvbTTwkIisWDua9n5IPmoDTkAIW5rQtF9HhHKfTDd71XjLgBAzBtMEgUnuoZSZ4HWT3brsSOvENFImw0NoausMldBIwxRcT9n0dkwEqaiO5s_HZKEu9MDLp96Qa/s576/hptc.JPG" /></a><br />The centers of the tulips are a bright yellow, giving a stunning contrast to the hot pink petals and long green leaves.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDVT37D4McOBT01dDjXQvmmraT8SKWjaYpXSqT9nV2aMFRAMKWmr7R3xhK5ztU3LCF8Ltp_UpSMhg1ux1Y5JIlxTEYwsdlZmKj4nIVhZj6sH1LJU0SXN_zArqnQoHAd7_erjisDAne9w9d/s1600/gsnake.JPG"><img style= CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460770545079442706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDVT37D4McOBT01dDjXQvmmraT8SKWjaYpXSqT9nV2aMFRAMKWmr7R3xhK5ztU3LCF8Ltp_UpSMhg1ux1Y5JIlxTEYwsdlZmKj4nIVhZj6sH1LJU0SXN_zArqnQoHAd7_erjisDAne9w9d/s576/gsnake.JPG" /></a><br />I stepped out to check laundry on the line yesterday, and guess who was back. My friendly gardner snake, was almost underfoot. Surpisingly he let me get this close with my camera! I was almost afraid at how close I was! These snakes have red tongues, which slide in and out of their mouths so fast. So now I must watch where I step, because one of these snakes could be lurking about! Gardner snakes love to bask in the sun too!<br /><br />Were expecting storms today, the weather has been grand in the upper 70's. A cold front is coming through and we'll be 20-30 degrees colder! So is the crazy seesaw weather of Pennsylvania! How is your Spring going! I've been very busy featuring dogs on death row, here and on facebook. Some have gotten homes, and others have been rescued or sponsored. I'm elated to help these sweet dogs.<br /><br />More photos and great stories to come, as always stay Literally In The Moment!Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-68156186328827479182010-04-02T23:24:00.005-04:002010-04-02T23:52:20.682-04:00Gorgeous Purple Stripped Crocuses Photos<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLAZEKi-pq0Xsb4nKgBd5UsuLn0bYLpbUxfM3NVuO4npxVrKtAZlLwTKi2kn53uwfCICcNbK5T39Q69cWWCKUGCM9LnTVouiMF-fAohYn3I8EhecjsiednU2YFdtDl-HtzmY_9tbivHv8j/s1600/pwcrocus.JPG"><img style src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLAZEKi-pq0Xsb4nKgBd5UsuLn0bYLpbUxfM3NVuO4npxVrKtAZlLwTKi2kn53uwfCICcNbK5T39Q69cWWCKUGCM9LnTVouiMF-fAohYn3I8EhecjsiednU2YFdtDl-HtzmY_9tbivHv8j/s576/pwcrocus.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455747838104712962" /></a><br /><br />I couldn't resist taking a couple more shots of these beautiful crocuses, on my nightly walks this week with Sierra dog. These lovlies were growing in a small cluster beneath a maple tree. The colors so stunning they grabbed your attention immediately laying your eyes upon them! <br /> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3yBeCvVpYHMNetsztGv-JyOmVtGD_IAbHIEY7L_fwfnB42NI4DIyxcVGl2fWZiKh4_Sp1LjpE-MvqiBHZRrEbnUAewlRwW_VhRy1jyhGxxyOWs_BiiXODd9uWl4bMgAsZRPMLtSffTR-j/s1600/pwcrocustop.JPG"><img style src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3yBeCvVpYHMNetsztGv-JyOmVtGD_IAbHIEY7L_fwfnB42NI4DIyxcVGl2fWZiKh4_Sp1LjpE-MvqiBHZRrEbnUAewlRwW_VhRy1jyhGxxyOWs_BiiXODd9uWl4bMgAsZRPMLtSffTR-j/s576/pwcrocustop.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455746994579521906" /></a><br /><br />The yellow centers resembling the cheery sun and the long awaited arrival of Springtime! They seemed to close up as the light of day faded, and the petals closed together as if they were going to sleep. I've seen many dark purple crocuses, but not many like these with the fine stripes! <br /><br />We've had some awesome weather here in Pennsylvania as temps ran up to 85 degrees today! Of course I hung clothes on the line! Getting ready for a busy Easter weekend, nursing a horrible cold I caught! <br /><br />Wishing you all a great Easter Holiday, and stay Literally In The Moment!Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-49337404748977226052010-03-24T16:35:00.008-04:002010-04-02T23:16:34.562-04:00Early Spring Flower Photos<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2J2-75iQ3MvCtgjDtHnf6eyt1eD8b-RncVkgBo-Tfv3lY8H5UK9tKBujJf1MPcvXKtIbj0xZzWm0apH2M8LCwxsX3UsOYTWIbmMhoO-HXQLP7EYSBKGvOwG7DDl-JLc2fD85uRLNDv1cj/s1600/puprlewhitecrocus.JPG"><img style= CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452302689530042610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2J2-75iQ3MvCtgjDtHnf6eyt1eD8b-RncVkgBo-Tfv3lY8H5UK9tKBujJf1MPcvXKtIbj0xZzWm0apH2M8LCwxsX3UsOYTWIbmMhoO-HXQLP7EYSBKGvOwG7DDl-JLc2fD85uRLNDv1cj/s576/puprlewhitecrocus.JPG" /></a><br />The delicate Crocus is one of my favorite Spring flowers. Crocus flowers have been blooming everywhere here. I picked this purple and white beauty one evening walking Sierra. This crocus was blooming along a creek near a huge maple tree. I put the crocus in the leaves of my poppy plant, which is also coming along soon! I love the fine lines on the petals!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_MsQ0b2aC8Hj8Y9OMM3WkafYP4nWHiE1hTTEac61DfAXIKBaeDw7GPp1JfhWWXXtlvEJyuTwPczJ0wCoCP_zpnGuMlOzSvK1fhQQcN6B9lJJiuviJww9ni0NM-nXANjwJMnwNDNotfpvm/s1600/daffodillclose.JPG"><img style= CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452302562446605922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_MsQ0b2aC8Hj8Y9OMM3WkafYP4nWHiE1hTTEac61DfAXIKBaeDw7GPp1JfhWWXXtlvEJyuTwPczJ0wCoCP_zpnGuMlOzSvK1fhQQcN6B9lJJiuviJww9ni0NM-nXANjwJMnwNDNotfpvm/s576/daffodillclose.JPG" /></a><br />First daffodil has graced my flower bed with white petals and yellow center! Great to have flowers which come back on their own every year!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7vcV0jDH1vshtjWomEL144-ZX-AAXHKw9qNLmg6w8erseFQMbXv6C7PciIFO33ejmAHe8vmd1EL3CDA1myLFKsPoUsNX0In9eG47-U0103G3_hKkth1_4nxDO4SPS1JVE4tLTv_bKaEs9/s1600/yellowdaffodills.JPG"><img style= CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452302218406388002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7vcV0jDH1vshtjWomEL144-ZX-AAXHKw9qNLmg6w8erseFQMbXv6C7PciIFO33ejmAHe8vmd1EL3CDA1myLFKsPoUsNX0In9eG47-U0103G3_hKkth1_4nxDO4SPS1JVE4tLTv_bKaEs9/s576/yellowdaffodills.JPG" /></a><br />More yellow growing by our pool. Nice too see yellow and green after our long cold, snowy Winter! I've many tulips, lilies, dianthus, and poppies coming! I can't wait for them to bloom. What Spring flowers are blooming in your area! The baby bunny in my header I took late Spring last year! I was surprised how close the bunny let me come, to get this great shot!<br /><br /><div></div>Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-76866390475406949852010-03-17T15:08:00.010-04:002010-03-17T16:53:35.694-04:00Our Newest Critter ~ Possum or Opossum Photos!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKBRrbyust9QUaps1Q5B2RtIXqqThPtHkvucG79z9u7b1Hl1VFwPjCW_QyH-ppLoy1ubB0h8JqnT92RYjY9iUsK8Pc3KCZS8kwzBhcv7oX5i1mr-gLxuLFSjIQK_Belas76c3QR9rwr1YJ/s1600-h/sleepingpossum.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449682217953268994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKBRrbyust9QUaps1Q5B2RtIXqqThPtHkvucG79z9u7b1Hl1VFwPjCW_QyH-ppLoy1ubB0h8JqnT92RYjY9iUsK8Pc3KCZS8kwzBhcv7oX5i1mr-gLxuLFSjIQK_Belas76c3QR9rwr1YJ/s576/sleepingpossum.JPG" /></a><br />Living out here in the country has many advantages, but also some disadvantages. My husband has a business, and over our long cold Winter he's had some critter guests move in underneath the trailer building. My husband was especially concerned about a skunk who has been spreading his lovely perfume everytime someone walks near the trailer. The skunk smell is literally coming up through the floor inside the building!<br /><br />So needless to say my honey went out and purchased a humane cage to trap the skunk! He didn't realize that there were also Possums living under there too. So far he's caught a feral cat twice and two possums. The photo above is the second possum he caught, the first one was smaller possibly the spouse or baby to this one! The other critters were caught with food bait, but this guy just wondered in on it's own, maybe smelling it's buddy from the day before!<br /><br />I approached the cage with caution, and this cute thing was sleeping like a baby. He wasn't even a bit concerned at my presence! He was just so cute sleeping there, I almost wanted to pet him, but didn't dare!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaW-6y9er9VTfqfyPf6soF689fVLj19oEO6FKxDg5nzkm5vctLo9SDpqdoxaJF_c6otryqk_Qp2j8xr9CwoizvTGNWuIoGUjcitZu4StspbrGK_x5yZiNNPlzHW9cLYLyrqmnK-4EY67Tb/s1600-h/possummad.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449682551224504258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaW-6y9er9VTfqfyPf6soF689fVLj19oEO6FKxDg5nzkm5vctLo9SDpqdoxaJF_c6otryqk_Qp2j8xr9CwoizvTGNWuIoGUjcitZu4StspbrGK_x5yZiNNPlzHW9cLYLyrqmnK-4EY67Tb/s576/possummad.JPG" /></a><br />The possum was not at all pleased to be awakened from his deep nap! My husband had tied a rope to the cage to pull the cage out. The possum was growling and hissing not happy to see us at all! I told my husband to release him in the same spot as the other one, just in case they were related!<br /><br />I'm always putting everything together as lovers, family, kids, even when it comes to animals! The possum was banging his head and nose against the cage, especially when the truck started moving. He bloodied his nose a bit trying to escape!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM-RXz6Kx8L_LJbcOHvL_Czh_rnvhdiHvZMtCm35O3Nyc11f6UNbDucdUg3PlnK9D5ExqZ05895HdFlPPRI4uI2OQ8BCRpyPXCbHZXPq8om1M6l_aMdxibLTfmiYziBaaRR73Hjjr2LE-a/s1600-h/possumrunning.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449682871080022642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM-RXz6Kx8L_LJbcOHvL_Czh_rnvhdiHvZMtCm35O3Nyc11f6UNbDucdUg3PlnK9D5ExqZ05895HdFlPPRI4uI2OQ8BCRpyPXCbHZXPq8om1M6l_aMdxibLTfmiYziBaaRR73Hjjr2LE-a/s576/possumrunning.JPG" /></a><br />We relocated our big possum buddy in a nice wooded area, where the other one was released the day before. I was very apprehensive to get too close, as these are wild animals and you never know what they'll do. At least he was free and not a nuisance to our close home area! Still no sign of that dang skunk, but you can sure smell him! I've since quit feeding the feral cats near my home, because I don't want to attract other wild animals!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_q5wxxy5h_yj8NQ6CSFx4CIwJsJOLabhNk9-Avmdc0EIjiYamu1AECLPlafnKpG5xgyfMVPN-UHCvuGoEH26CNpQsuSGqkRLwmwviZLVrFDsRjzy5ACFMwtK7LA_Sa8-FerM4oZiGLR__/s1600-h/logpile.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449684393947595858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_q5wxxy5h_yj8NQ6CSFx4CIwJsJOLabhNk9-Avmdc0EIjiYamu1AECLPlafnKpG5xgyfMVPN-UHCvuGoEH26CNpQsuSGqkRLwmwviZLVrFDsRjzy5ACFMwtK7LA_Sa8-FerM4oZiGLR__/s576/logpile.JPG" /></a><br />On another note the weather has finally broken here in Pennslyvania. The big snowmelt, and rain of last week is but a memory. A chance to dry out we're having the most beautiful early Spring weather after the hardest of Winters in many years. As I said we ran out of wood, and had an electric bill of $240.00 last month. I know my sister paid over $600.00 for her electric bill this cold Winter! We cut a lot of wood last Fall, but ran out due to the coldest of Winters. I was pissed that we had other logs, but they were buried under over 20 feet of snow!<br /><br />So now we've a break in the Weather I've been bugging my husband to cut some wood. Above is the first pile I stacked today. The sun feels wonderful and it's a great way to work off some Winter weight! At least we'll have some ready to burn, in case the weather turns cold once again. I wouldn't put it past this global warming!<br /><br />One last note, I've been following the Tiger Ranch story for almost two years now. Yesterday Linda Bruno was back in court again. with allegations that she violated terms of her probation. Just when you think it's over, the saga continues on! They were saying that the Defend Tiger Ranch site was soliciting for cat litter, and T-shirts. The website was taken down as of last night!<br /><br />Linda Bruno is to have no contact with animals, and is said to still have two horses and not paid any of her restitution. Her lawyers say Linda wasn't aware of any wrong doing. There's still much controversy for and against this case. I'm still receiving comments on my Tiger Ranch posts from the past, read all the controversial comments and my <a href="http://literallyinthemoment.blogspot.com/search/label/Tiger%20Ranch"><strong><em>Tiger Ranch posts!</em></strong> </a><br /><br />To be continued another court date is scheduled for May!Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-22840119656080474712010-03-14T20:37:00.013-04:002010-03-30T00:02:22.487-04:00Edie Poodle Dog Rescued In Her Last Hour! Edie's Video Will Inspire Your Heart!<p><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_LqSHfkLvHk&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_LqSHfkLvHk&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />Edie's video is a must see, and be sure you grab a kleenex!! If you're an animal lover you'll be inspired by Edie and her rescuers. Millions of shelter dogs are euthanized every day, most are evaluated and judged to be put down by their indifferent behavior. Edie a poodle dog, was to be put down because of her defensive behavior. Eddie was rescued an hour before she was to be euthanized.<br /><br />Edie appeared scared, cautious, and her fur was terribly matted! You'll be amazed at what a little love, perseverance, and patience brings out in poor Edie. Her rescue is captured in video by rescuers Eldad Hagar and Bronwyne Mirkovich! Eldad Hagar is the founder of <a href="http://www.hopeforpaws.org/">Hope For Paws Animal Rescue Organization</a>. Eldad and Bronwyne shot this video to create awareness of sheltered animals all across the world.<br /><br />Most of these dogs are frightened and defenseless creatures, often thrust in a new and totally different environment. On many occasions the dogs are dropped off at shelters by owners, who just simply don't want them anymore. The dogs are taken from a familiar enviroment and thrown into a strange new place coming in contact with strangers.<br /><br />How would we feel to be taken from our home, and put into a jail like setting? How would we be expected to act? Others come from abusive homes, and don't know whether to trust another human again! Majority of shelters are overcrowded and understaffed. Many shelters do the best they can. Yet if they could just take that extra time to evaluate new animal arrivals, it could save a sweet life like Edie's. How many Edies are passed over, simply because the dogs are plain scared, and need a hug to know it's ok!<br /><br />I've had the pleasure of meeting animal lovers, rescuers, shelters, and animal groups on facebook, along with featuring Dogs on Death Row here on my blog! <a href="http://www.hopeforpaws.org/">Hope For Paws Animal Rescue</a> is trying to make a difference, one animal at a time. The animal crusade goes on everyday, and there are thousands just like Edie who are desperately waiting for just one more chance, and a little human compassion! </p><p>View all Eldad Hagar's videos, they speak a thousand words in the faces and demeanor of the dogs. The videos will leave you speechless, victorious, and full of animal inspiration!</p>Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-57429657335594280862010-03-08T14:19:00.006-05:002010-03-08T15:25:57.046-05:00Become an Avian Advocate!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWTRIGhLM-oLlopc1j8OCvi5T75d_GX42xotQU_8vDFxGOQl3YEz7XmT0zs6a5ED4Ltcxf0pt4SQz_XQ6lpJOvtbRL-qjdhYj9bqGYSrS381POwrDZJxOn9S0S5VXe80xvJUO0zYPaZc1d/s1600-h/hawk.JPG"><img style= CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446359841993399554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWTRIGhLM-oLlopc1j8OCvi5T75d_GX42xotQU_8vDFxGOQl3YEz7XmT0zs6a5ED4Ltcxf0pt4SQz_XQ6lpJOvtbRL-qjdhYj9bqGYSrS381POwrDZJxOn9S0S5VXe80xvJUO0zYPaZc1d/s576/hawk.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Have you ever heard the smack of a bird flying into your window? Spring migration season is upon us, and birds will soon be making their way Northward! A billion birds have a collision with windowpanes every year. The Wisconsin Humane Society with help from the Jeff Rusinow Family Foundation, are giving away Window clings.<br /><br />To help with the prevention of birds flying into your home or office, these Window Alert clings will be available free from March 1, 2010 - April 30, 2010 while supples last! Order your free window alert clings on the <strong><em><a href="http://wihumane.org/wildlife/wings/default.aspx">Wisconsin Humane Society website</a></em></strong>, and read more about how you can help birds flying toward lighted buidings at night.<br /><br />Read the story about <em><strong><a href="http://wihumane.org/wildlife/wings/PeabodysStory.aspx">Peabody</a></strong></em>, a white throated sparrow who collided with a lighted building. Learn how you can help in the prevention of bird collisions in your home, workplace, and protect birds at night all on the Wisconsin Humane Society Website.</div><br /><div>I love to hear the songbirds in my front and backyards, bringing back life to the world around us. Now the snow is finally slowly melting, and I know the birds will be back in no time to build their nests. The hawks like the one in my photo above will be returning to our woods to roost!</div><br /><div>Now if I could only keep those pesky blue and red birds from fighting their own reflections on our car and truck mirrors parked outside our home! We use small rags to cover our mirrors, otherwise they scratch the mirrors up! </div>Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601759225779950691.post-15886922463820797492010-03-03T14:42:00.006-05:002010-03-03T15:09:47.752-05:00Dried Tulips Resemble Asian Flair<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfMx6gRU9dHsY0TWHPpQ_1PM98zT4xPEPwYx65Ua-Uz7iM9ebDTvzI05he98DVfZ7foNN0gZ3DtgHHJh9xmY8FFtCgJNpf3cfIyxKcmpSbiDaTNaAECX2hjEvSY8X3J-rxKu_VPlRS3YES/s1600-h/wiltedtulips2.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 576px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444497006705501634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfMx6gRU9dHsY0TWHPpQ_1PM98zT4xPEPwYx65Ua-Uz7iM9ebDTvzI05he98DVfZ7foNN0gZ3DtgHHJh9xmY8FFtCgJNpf3cfIyxKcmpSbiDaTNaAECX2hjEvSY8X3J-rxKu_VPlRS3YES/s400/wiltedtulips2.JPG" /></a><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#990000;">Within</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#990000;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#990000;">Time strips life from us</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#990000;">Our true beauty still remains</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#990000;">If we search within</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#990000;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#990000;">©Jo A. T. B.</span></em></strong><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIkQFvY5jEEwcpzyqQMDGjYnnRD2rVOVE87bV97trHqE64T6euZeekRg3NFIbmlZbvgR5wNOUZbt3ewmXqdNilN2dVTNFJV5Ma7ENoQzLbIO-0L1SdZr_99CADUDoSLmpe46WugJrIr_F/s1600-h/wiltedtulips.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444496901882124754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIkQFvY5jEEwcpzyqQMDGjYnnRD2rVOVE87bV97trHqE64T6euZeekRg3NFIbmlZbvgR5wNOUZbt3ewmXqdNilN2dVTNFJV5Ma7ENoQzLbIO-0L1SdZr_99CADUDoSLmpe46WugJrIr_F/s576/wiltedtulips.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>We still have a lot of snow here on the countrysides of PA. We ran out of wood last weekend! It's melting slowly, and has finally stopped snowing! My Valentine tulips however are fading beautifully. They resemble Asian flowers now, taking on a whole different perspective. </div><div></div><br /><div>I played around and added some backround color. Haven't had much time to dable in my manipulative photo art. Too many things going on at one time! Hope you like my haiku! We're headed for a meltdown the end of the week! Stay warm and Literally In The Moment!</div>Jo A. T.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06925256842521954260noreply@blogger.com12