It's worth it

My mom and I sometimes get discouraged doing rescue work. No matter how much you do, there are always SO many dogs that still need help, and SO many people that mistreat dogs or just don't care. Here's a sad guy known as BIN (that's "boxer in need") 12048. He came to the shelter emaciated, covered with old injuries, and scared to death. His boxer spirit was almost completely gone, and he was a sad old man waiting to die.

But fortunately for him, Legacy Boxer Rescue stepped in!! Here he is one day out of the shelter!


His new name is Lucca, and he's finally learning what it means to be a boxer. He has a safe place to heal, gain weight, and learn what cool stuff like treats and toys are!

Yup, sights like this are what make it all worth it. Welcome to the family, Lucca. You're in for nothing but good stuff now!

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you had a fun weekend like I did, and you're all ready to face the week! I'll start off today with some good news. I've told you before about my buddy Atom Ant, who faced some very scary surgery before finally getting his all-clear and then ending up in a wonderful furever home with his mom and new sissy, Brea. Sadly, Brea passed away a few months ago (at a ripe old age). But now Atom and his mom are happy again, because they have a new furbaby at home. And it's an LBR dog! LBR foster Handy is now Atom's pawesome brother Andy. And Andy's going to train to be a therapy dog just like Atom so they can keep visiting people and bringing joy to everyone, just like Atom and Brea did. Yay for Atom 'n Andy!


Next, I'd like to wish a very very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my furiend Maggie Mae. She turns three years old today! Go wish her a happy birthday on me. :)

Finally... well... I'm a little shy about this, but... well, I asked a girl out! The brindle beauty Mayzie was looking for a date for the Blogville Valentine's Day pawty, and she's holding a contest to pick her date. I sure hope it's me!!!

A Little Collection of Books

"The Pocket Letter Writer", 1850

Antique Smalls have always held a fascination for me. Perhaps because of my diminutive height, I am most comfortable collecting children's chairs, tiny Chinese slippers, and little books. The books I collect, are not technically considered "miniature" - (which must measure no more than 3 in. high). Mine are in the 4 X 3 inch range, but still could fit in the palm of a hand or a pocket.

Frontispiece from "The Pocket Letter Writer", 1850

Among the small antique books in my collection are fabric-covered volumes in bright tartan plaid or flowery French chintz. But this being the period leading up to Valentine's day, I find myself drawn to tiny volumes of sentiments from the 19th century bound in festive red and gold.

"The Choice Gift", 1850

The covers of these books are adorned with blind and gilt stamped decorations of sweet putti, urns of flowers, and maidens with floral baskets and garlands.

"The Ladies Casket", 1847

Frontispiece from "The Ladies Casket ", 1847

A "casket" was a term for a Victorian lady's jewelry box. This book lists a gemstone, together with its sentiment and a poetical description, for each day in the week, and each month in the year.

"The Flower Vase", 1853

Frontispiece from "The Flower Vase", 1853

The above book contains a favorite theme of the period - origins and symbols of The Language of Flowers.

"Wild Flowers", 1846

To the Misses Hanson, Edgarton, Carter, Colman and all the anonymous women writers of these small and beautiful keepsakes, this post is affectionately dedicated.
Marjorie

PSA: Won't someone please think of the children?!

Okay, folks, I've got a little bone to pick with you. I am a responsible blogger, as well as a seasoned diplomat in my role as Boxer Ambassador. As such, I try to occasionally include public service announcements when I become aware of a serious menace. Just a few months ago, I posted a PSA warning of the perils of baby-eating boxers. Unfortunately, you folks out there seem to be ignoring my serious warnings and still exposing innocent children to these vicious animals. Really, it's just got to stop!

Why, look at this example! You have a poor, innocent little human who is clearly terrified at this hulking menace.


If that's not bad enough, sometimes they get even bolder! Some of them will start tasting the baby while they sleep. The horror!


Honestly, it's like no one listens to me at all! You have these vicious dogs pinning down defenseless little humans while they struggle to escape.


Some of these brutes can't even stay away from children while they sleep.


Some of them will use cunning disguises to get in position to strike. Pretend to be a sofa cushion and you can get anywhere, really.


Sometimes the vicious monsters will drag their prey back to their bed to enjoy a bedtime snack.


Sadly, it's a problem no matter how young the dog. Even little puppies can stalk their prey.


Wow, look at how she's just drooling at the idea of tasting a fresh young human!


Once the evil boxer gets a taste of human, there's just no turning back. If only this poor little human hadn't fallen prey to the propaganda that boxers are super kid-friendly dogs!


I've done my part to make you all aware of this great menace. I'm just horrified that my own kind have turned into such vicious baby-eaters, but there's just no denying photographic evidence. Please protect your little humans while you have the chance!

Exit, pursued by a bear

You know, I've always known how lucky I was to get such a pawesome LBR foster home. I had great foster parents, and a fun foster brother and sister, and there were cool things like treats and air conditioning! But I didn't realize that I was SO lucky that my foster home was missing something apparently running rampant in other foster homes...

Bears. Big, scary, dog-eating bears!!

There's no escape for poor Neo. He's already being eaten. Keep fighting, buddy, and maybe help will still come.


He's so brave...

Jäähyväiset Aino

Today the staff and pupils of our school said a very sad, "Goodbye," to Aino, our Finnish assistant.

Aino has been with us since October and during that time we have learned to speak some Finnish phrases and rhymes, we have made traditional Finnish food and learned lots about the traditions and culture of Finland.

Aino brought with her many talents. We hope she leaves us with many blessings.

The entire law is summed up in a single command:
Love your neighbour as yourself.

Galatians 5:14

Koko laki on kiteyttää yhdellä komennolla:
Rakasta lähimmäistäsi niin kuin itseäsi.
Gal 5:14

A Highland Fling

My Heart's always in the Highlands, and never more than on January 25th. For it's the birthday of Robert Burns!

On this day, lads and lassies don their tartans,

and gather the clans to honor the Scottish bard in song and verse.

So bring on the haggis, and join me on the dance floor for a Scottish reel or two.

Let's raise a cup to toast Robbie on the 253rd anniversary of his birth!
Marjorie

Sorry I haven't been posting much lately, but I've been charged with a Most Important Job. My mom did a silly human thing and hurt her back this weekend. She's not supposed to move much, but she's a stubborn human. So I've had the difficult and important job of holding her down on the couch.


It's a tough job, but I persevere. I let her up long enough today to finally go to the human vet, and she says she got some magic pills to make her all better and won't have to lie down for much longer. So hopefully I'll be able to go back to my regular job of blogging soon. But until then, I'll keep working hard to take care of my mom!

Smell mail!

My mom went to Pet Fair this weekend to see all the gorgeous LBR foster dogs looking for their furever homes. And she brought home a whole bunch of smell mail for me! How exciting. I wonder who all was there...

Oh, of course handsome Mr. Roarke was there! But wait, Mom, didn't he get adopted?! Oh, his new mom brought him by to say hello. Oh, that was sure nice of her! Hi, Roarke!


Hmm, I've sure got a lot of smell mail from the beautiful Miss Pink. It's almost like she was sitting in your lap half the time, Mom. I thought you said I was the only lapdog in your life!! I feel so betrayed... Oh, is that all? She just stole your chair? Phew, okay, that's a relief. I was getting worried.


Look at this handsome guy! Percy came to hang out with everyone before starting his heartworm treatment tomorrow. He looks very strong and brave. I'm sure he'll get through his treatment with no troubles at all!


Hi there, Zia! It's always nice to hear from you. I don't know why you're still around to go to so many pet fairs, because you're absolutely beee-YOU-tiful! I know you'll find the perfect furever family soon.


Little Luv thought her toy needed some luv-ing, I guess! Her smell has lots and lots of human scents on it too. I guess she was getting loved on and admired by bunches of humans while she was there.


Wow, who could resist that smile? Little Missy is a good friend of mine, and I always love hearing from her! I hear she was really sweet and well-behaved at Pet Fair, just like the sweet little lady she is. Don't worry, Little Missy, your family will find you soon!


Geez Louise, what a beautiful dog! Only fitting that her name really is Geez Louise, because that's all anybody can shout out when they see her.


Miss Alpine has the boxer pouty face absolutely perfected. I think she was getting lots of attention to. We had lots of the gorgeous white babies there, and they're always attention-getting!


See, here's another one! Ovie is a handsome teenager looking for his very own furever family to love. He's got lots of boxer energy to shower you with attention!


Aww, is that all? You told me that Tessa and Odin were going to be there too! Wait, they were there and you didn't get pictures of them?! Mom! You're fired. I'll just type the rest of this post mys--

Edit: Okay, Mom, you're rehired. Thanks for asking Tessa's foster mom for this great picture!

Judo Fever!

Earlier this week we welcomed a coach from Destination Judo.
Every child in the school had the opportunity to try judo-and it proved to be a great hit! Many children have now decided to join an after-school judo club, so watch out Team GB, we have some aspiring Olympians!

Continuing on the Olympic theme, we are now working towards achieving our very own Olympic medals. When children demonstrate some of the values promoted by the Olympics- courage, friendship, equality, determination and respect- and prove that these are a permanent approach to the way they choose to live, they are awarded a very prestigious medal. To be good citizens is an aspiration for everyone in our school community.

We are proud to be part of the GET SET NETWORK, promoting the Olympic and Paralympic values in the run-up to the 2012 games.
For more information on the London Olympics visit their official site: London 2012

Have Leather Will Travel

Leather Couture is big again, thanks in part to Lisbeth Salander, the heroine of 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo". Today's motorhead fashionistas would be inspired by the leather fashions on the pages of this 1920s Viennese clothing catalog.

Riding into the sunset,
Marjorie