Sunday, January 10, 2010

The pupa stage is my favorite.


How a butterfly grows up and makes more butterflies!

I have a butterfly "house," and when it gets warm we'll be raising some from eggs.

You can too! Get free milkweed seeds and butterfly eggs from: http://www.freebutterflyeggs.com/

Want to know more about how to raise your own butterflies? See these easy steps.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Miss Peanut got her package!

Although I couldn't give much, I wanted to do something for a senior dog (other than my own) this holiday season. We found "Jasmine," a 10-12 yr old female dachshund, being fostered in Mississippi by the Simpson family and the All American Dachshund Rescue. (see entry below)

After getting in contact with "Jasmine's" foster family, we found out that she had acquired the name Peanut during her seven month stay (foster mother said she was too spunky to be a "Jasmine"), got their address, and (eventually) sent a care package of treats. (See our package taste testers!)

Today I got an email from "Miss Peanut's" foster family saying they got the package and loved it. They also sent photos of Miss Peanut eating the homemade sweet potato treats, which I love:

Adorable.
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Friday, January 1, 2010

Exercising with PAL

2010: let's try this again.

Hello new decade. Rosh Hashanah was more romantic, but today I'm thinking this year will be better than last; I certainly feel more prepared for it. For another tomorrow.

So resolutions? How about some goals:

- Obtain 501(c)3 non-profit status for the dog project (or, equivalent state of working organization)
- Participate and complete the President's Challenge. I'll show Obama I deserve health care.*
- Love my family, friends, and fellow wo/man everyday.
- Be awesome because I am.

*My exercising PAL? the Presidential Active Lifestyle, of course! :

"The Active Lifestyle program shows you how to make a commitment to staying active and how to stick to it. The program helps you set realistic goals to encourage fitness for a lifetime. The rules are simple. You can choose from all kinds of activities. We'll also give you a personal activity log to guide you every step of the way."