http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/31/life-lessons-from-the-family-dog/
I thought this column was a beautifully written and very moving piece addressing the importance of dogs in humans' lives. It demonstrated how inspiring dogs can be to their human companions, and how we should all really take a leaf out of a dog's book and live in the moment. Even when dogs get older they still find time to enjoy the simple pleasures in life.
Any pet owner who has lost an animal understands the horrible process of watching their beloved creature begin to fail and knowing there is nothing they can do about it. Animals are such big parts of the lives of people who love them. To the author, Dana Jennings, Bijou is not really "just a dog." No truly loved pet could ever be "just" an animal.
Animals can also be healers, not only physically but, even mostly, mentally. They give love unconditionally. And caring for an animal can give a sick person purpose as Jennings describes.
There really isn't much more I can say, the article pretty much says it all for itself. It was very sincere and heartfelt, Jennings' last sentence brought tears to my eyes.
I wish both Jennings and Bijou the best of health.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Madonna's Adoption Struggles
http://www.charter.net/news/read.php?rip_id=%3CD97C6AH80%40news.ap.org%3E&ps=101
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This case is an interesting one, made all the more noteworthy in the public's
eyes because it involves a well-known celebrity. As far as I'm concerned, I know
Madonna is trying to help the child, but I think that if she really wants to
support Malawi in general she should probably follow their adoption laws.The way
I see it, there is a reason why these laws are in place. If Madonna thinks they
are too harsh and will prevent other suitable prospective, adoptive, parents
from adopting in the future then perhaps that is an issue she can address at a
later date. For now though, I think she should probably just comply and do what
it is they are asking of her. Obviously the rules are meant to be in the best
interest of the child. Besides, does her whole family really need to be dragged
into the spotlight becaue of this one issue? She may be used to it or not care,
but her other children are surely going to get their share of publicity.
I am tired of hearing of rules and laws being "bent" for celebrities. Many of
them say they want to be viewed "just like anyone else" but if that's the case
then they need to learn to deal with not getting everything they want simply
because of their social status. A little patience can't hurt and if Madonna
truly cares about this child, Mercy, then she should be content to wait.
6&_LT=HOME_LARSDCCL3_UNEWS
This case is an interesting one, made all the more noteworthy in the public's
eyes because it involves a well-known celebrity. As far as I'm concerned, I know
Madonna is trying to help the child, but I think that if she really wants to
support Malawi in general she should probably follow their adoption laws.The way
I see it, there is a reason why these laws are in place. If Madonna thinks they
are too harsh and will prevent other suitable prospective, adoptive, parents
from adopting in the future then perhaps that is an issue she can address at a
later date. For now though, I think she should probably just comply and do what
it is they are asking of her. Obviously the rules are meant to be in the best
interest of the child. Besides, does her whole family really need to be dragged
into the spotlight becaue of this one issue? She may be used to it or not care,
but her other children are surely going to get their share of publicity.
I am tired of hearing of rules and laws being "bent" for celebrities. Many of
them say they want to be viewed "just like anyone else" but if that's the case
then they need to learn to deal with not getting everything they want simply
because of their social status. A little patience can't hurt and if Madonna
truly cares about this child, Mercy, then she should be content to wait.
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