.. .meaning this that, and the other too.
Little Miss Olivia Penny Sally Maddie Scout is doing just fine. Even though I had her name tag engraved OLIVIA... I'm not feeling it. I also gave her too much credit for being potty trained so soon in life- silly me. Now that she's comfortable here... yeah. So.. the REAL potty training is in full force. The great news is she sleeps through the night without having to go out - and without messing in her crate. Bonus! I do believe in crate training, it's not cruel, it's not dangerous, and it's not to be abused or it can be all of the above. I only use the crate for over night and when I have to get busy somewhere else and need her to be safe and not in a potty zone. For the most part she has the run of the house with the other dogs.
The dogs are getting use to her - here they are under my desk in the little bed a bought for her because she likes to hang out there when I'm working... they kicked her out and took over, but at least their butts are allowed to touch. Progress!
I saw something beautiful on pinterest or facebook... a sea glass artist who makes beautiful creations from sea glass, shells, sand and windows. Mine is much more simple but I love it regardless. I bought an old window at a junk shop for $5, took some of my shell and sea glass collection and scored a big vase full from a friend, and in two hours time put this together and will hang it in my dining room window as soon as the husband has time to help. It's heavy and I don't want to risk not securing it well enough. Better to be able to blame him if it falls (kidding!! but not really!!). This is a super inexpensive craft you can do - cost me $16. total - and what a gorgeous accent to anyone's home.
As I've said before, I've been trying not to delve into the political state of things lately, but some things can't be ignored. I have a good friend who is a decent man, an intelligent man... who loves all things Tr*mp. How those two realities co-exist is beyond my comprehension. He believes all negative news is fake news and repeatedly tries to defend him no matter what the obvious offense. It astounds me, how anyone can love him. LOVE him, not just tolerate him because -agenda-. He thinks the government deserves what they're getting from Tr*mp and to be honest? The government and the media had lessons to learn. They're learning alright. But to who's expense. Ours, in my opinion. This is the leader of the free world, supposedly. This isn't just a lesson. My friend has said over and over again there are absolutely no truths to any of the inklings that the Tr*mp team and Russ*a had any collusion whatsoever regarding our election. While this will not get him arrested... it is the tip of the iceberg. It is.. truth. Is it illegal? I guess not. But the son of the President was willing to work with the Russ*ans, felt comfortable doing so... do undermine our election. That's enough sleeze for me. If you're a Tr*mp supporter and you're reading this.. you would be SCREAMING if it were Chelsea Cl*nton. First... lets stop all the hypocrisy.
One thing I'm pretty confident is the truth.... Tr*mp is a master manipulator. He knew how to play what would be his base by using the distrust and fedup attitude of many towards our government. The downside to that is, he got in and I don't think he every really believed he would. His own good friend, Howard St(rn said he had hoped his friend wouldn't win the election because he didn't think he really wanted the job. He was too thin skinned for what would come with it, he would miss is old life, his mental health would be in serious jeopardy. NO KIDDING.
45 himself said he misses his old life. So.. what are we getting? A bitter, self-absorbed bully narcissist who's missing his old life and saying FU to whatever and whomever isn't riding along on his magic carpet with high praise for his majesty. The POTUS works for us, we don't work for him. He's forgetting that very important aspect. If he were a corporate exec, he'd be fired by now with all that hideous twittering and false facts.
We the People deserve so much more. The world stage demands so much more. What damage will be done... and oh how I hope I'm wrong about all of it.
Not Olivia? Do you have a Lucy or have you had a Lucy? Oh yes, and WHO gives away sea glass? Gah! I want some! Nice job with the new project. The thing with 45 and rational people loving him? I will never understand, no not ever.
ReplyDeleteNot many people give away seaglass, hence.. hard to find! And we don't have tons of it around here...
DeleteI hope you are wrong too. With each passing day it is more clear that you aren't wrong.
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DeleteGeorge Lakoff on Tavis Smiley
ReplyDeletehttp://www.pbs.org/wnet/tavissmiley/interviews/professor-cognitive-science-george-lakoff/ - you must read his 2 interviews - I'm beginning to understand these fellows who follow the menace.
I will read.. thanks for sharing...
DeleteYour window creation is so pretty! I had an old window hanging on the wall with vintage print outs decorating it, but it finally fell and broke. I have tried being friends with Trump lovers. I can't do it. You are a better person than I am. I just can't trust someone who believes that nonsense. And if I can't trust them, they can't be my friend. Now my older neighbor next door loves Trump, but he knows not to talk about it around me! (Love that the dogs can at least "touch butts!")
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And they are finally at peace with each other for the most part, thankfully! As for 45 friends... this is just something I've never witnessed before... hard to work around.
DeleteA lot of food for thought, but Karen, really? I wish you'd tell us how you really feel! hahahaha
ReplyDeleteLOVE the window, and I'm thinking how much Britt would love it in her house. I'll do some scouting around.
Sally, right? Poor girl. :) :)
xoxo
LOL.. you know that isn't a problem for me :-)
DeleteGlad to see the pups are all getting along. I have always used crate training, but much like you - only when necessary. It always worked in our house.
ReplyDeleteThe pups actually go in it on their own when they get tired. It's their safe place.
DeleteAwww .... I think Olivia suits the little girl. She's so cute.
ReplyDeleteI love crate training and I think most rescue groups recommend it. If the dog is new to the home and has free run while no people are around to watch, all kinds of trouble happens - some very unsafe things too like chewing on electrical cords.
I checked in yesterday and was wondering when you would post about the latest. I too, know two very intelligent people (1 man, 1 woman) and they too seem to believe most if not all of what that Idiot #45 says. I just can't comprehend it. If Hilary had won the election and this stuff was happening, people would not tolerate it. They wanted to 'lock her up' over the email crap. This is so much more serious. It's disgusting - and his remarks when meeting the French President and wife - saying what good shape she's in and how beautiful she is - so embarrassing. It shows just how shallow he is and what he focuses on. He is a laughing stock. And I'm sure Putin is rolling with laughter at the stupidity and ease with which Trump can be manipulated with flattery.
I hear you Phyllis. Our closest friends are like the two you mentioned. I shut down any discussion at the first hint of Trump b.s. FWIW, I am a registered Republican and supportive of different INTELLIGENT views but pretty much everyone of his supporters in my social circles seem to be under some spell and incapable of rational thought.
DeletePhyllis I think you're spot on - and that remark?? You're in great shape!.. OMG!!!... idiot. stupid fool. Put*n is cunning, he knows how to get around 45. It's embarassing.
DeleteLOL! Naming pets can be a trial...you gotta live with them a bit before it sets in. Hoping that happens soon { I loved Sally but that is because I loved Sally from Peanuts ;) }
ReplyDeleteSally it is!.. it's settled.
DeleteI love reading your take on our #preditorinchief mostly because you say what many are thinking. The thing that is making me insane, and this speaks to my naiveté about politics more than anything, is why it's business as usual in Washington. Unless there are greater things in motion I do not see many standing up and saying that the Emperor wears no clothes. I don't get it. Grr!
ReplyDeleteThe only bright spot I'm beginning to see is this mess is spring boarding many of us to a greater involvement in the workings of our world. Local or bigger. I've never been so in tune with politics!
Your art piece is so beautiful! You truly have a talent and an eye for décor.
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