Joshua Radin’s “You Got Growin’ Up to Do” … just great

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Stevie Wonder-ful . . . Updated

As Shepard Fairey’s iconic HOPE portrait came to represent Barack Obama’s candidacy for President in 2008, Stevie Wonder’s music and exuberance came to symbolize the the campaign’s soul. His music (songs like “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” and “Higher Ground”) was heard at nearly every campaign stop. Honestly, I think very few folks can resist Stevie Wonder’s [...]

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Presidential Puppy Watch … Senator Kennedy’s Portuguese Water Dog influence

August 26, 2009 update here. APRIL 16 UPDATE HERE Well, it seems like Senator Kennedy has made a huge influence on the Obama family. The number one pick these days is a Portuguese Water Dog. Speaking to PEOPLE at the White House recently, Michelle Obama leaned in and confided: “You’re getting some scoops here.”  So, [...]

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Obama’s Elf: Worst pun of all time? . . . you decide.

Over at the Language Log, Bill Benzon writes that “This video embodies a pun so wonderfully awful that it deserves mention on the Log.”

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Whoa, this is some Sushi eating!

Golden Retriever Coco recently had a birthday on February 17th and she wanted Sushi. I cannot believe the elaborate preparations. And, can you believe the amount that she puts away? Japanese translation indicated the following materials for the Sushi: cereals, cucumbers, cabbage, see, ride, beef, and salmon.

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Sunbear Squad Watch Tip of the Week: February 22nd

The Sunbear Squad has resolved to make a difference for neglected and abused companion animals. They are transforming animal lovers into animal welfare defenders — with knowledge, tools, and inspiration. Watch Tip: Watch out for “outside” pets during cold winter months˜they need more food to maintain weight. Can you see the hipbones? Call the authorities! [...]

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Baby penguin: First steps taken in Antarctica

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100 days, 100 songs, 100 locations, 100 dances.

Interesting, but definitely not as cool as the originator’s Evolution of Dance, which I included below as well. __________________________________________________________ Evolution of Dance (114 million views) _________________________________________________________________ Evolution of Dance II (~4 million views)

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Joshua Radin’s “Brand New Day” …. simply love it

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Golden Pug love

Chester the Pug is taunted by Sadie his Golden Retriever girlfriend in the deep snow.Poor thing. Jumping through that snow with those short legs is really hard work.

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I jumped the gun.

Sad to say, but my too-trusting, naive nature (being a school psychologist will do that to you) took a serious bruising yesterday when I wrote about Obama finally getting his puppy. A newspaper clipping detailing the news was sent to me by a very trusted friend, so I simply believed it was on the up-and-up. [...]

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Nothing more important than family …. furry or not

Mickey Rourke’s beloved Chihuahua, Loki, died on Monday night at the age of 17. Micky provided this heartfelt statement: “Loki is deeply missed but with me in spirit. I am very blessed she fell asleep peacefully in my arms.”

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Eco-friendly Zen inspiration . . . for your furry ones

According to Gallup 2008 environment poll, 55% of Americans have made minor changes in their lives to protect the environment and 28% have made major changes. Those changes include buying green. That’s why we were very impressed with BMBPET’s new 2008 line of eco-friendly collars and leashes which feature organically dyed and sustainable bamboo fabrics [...]

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I gotta admit, Colbert was the better dancer.

more about “Gotta admit Colbert was a better dancer.“, posted with vodpod

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A little help from a Japanese friend

I recently put up a very cute video from Japan of two Golden Retrievers. But, being in Japanese I could not understand exactly what was going on. The part I got was that one Golden did a great job listening but the other was just a total character. Well, these furry kids’ mom (who has [...]

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Just love those tales with happy endings.

I do hope this family is careful now with this crafty guy, who certainly does relish his freedom. ‘Seaway’ Samson brings Margaret strength By Melissa Townsend, Australia Goldcoast Bulletin, February 17, 2009 A GOLDEN retriever rescued from the Broadwater after getting into trouble in 4m high waves on Saturday was reunited with his owner yesterday. [...]

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Meet Jamie, Explosives Detection Dog

Jamie, an English springer spaniel, has been sniffing around Afghanistan for the last three years. He is now teaching his new handler a thing or two about finding explosives and weapons. Jamie was rescued as a young puppy by the Army nine years ago and was then trained as a search dog at the Royal [...]

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Hildy G. definitely knows Tom is ‘man’s best friend’ — Updated

FEB 19 UPDATE: Found out that Tom got the DFA endorsement. If you voted in the poll for him, thanks so much! Thomas Geoghegan is a Chicago labor lawyer and author. A graduate of Harvard University and Harvard Law School, he has represented the United Mine Workers, Teamsters for a Democratic Union, and currently works [...]

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A ball and a belly rub …. nothing better

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Golden Retriever Kobie stars in movie, Dog Gone

Golden star loves limelight Kobie is part ham, all dog on the movie set By THERESA HOGUE, Gazette-Times reporter He may be a star, but Kobie the Golden retriever isn’t standoffish. In fact, he’s anxious to meet anyone offering a pat or a snuggle. The 7-year-old Corvallis dog has been in show business for a [...]

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A Family Tradition

Every year my sweetheart slaves over the aisles of card marts, endeavoring to find the perfect card. Of course, it is always Golden. But, this year he outdid himself. It was Golden (for our Alfie) and kitty-respecting (for our Cindy) and mushy as well. Oh, and I almost forgot, he always provides his and the [...]

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Come twitter with me

Twitter is a social messaging utility for folks to stay connected in real time through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing? Answers must be under 140 characters in length and can be sent via mobile texting, instant message, or the web. My foundation’s twitter page is at [...]

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Baby-faced Alfies

This almost 10-year-old, yet still baby-faced boy, Alfie (my own Golden darling) I can understand. This 13-year-old Alfie I cannot.

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Sending a little GOLDEN love on Valentine’s Day!

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Koala Update

Earlier detailing is here and also here.

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