Second Chances

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Michael Vick was reinstated by the NFL today. He can play games after week 6 and generally go back to the way things were before he aided in the mercenary and unmerciful activity of dog fighting.

Do I agree with the NFL? Well...I am conflicted! As you probably know, I am a major dog lover! The fact the Vick assisted in the torture and brutal murder of innocent dogs...pit bulls mostly....turns my stomach even today. The man has paid his debt to society by serving jail time and making restitution. He has lost everything! Would I like him to do more? Absolutely!! Instead of worrying about the NFL, I would like to see him work for a rescue or maybe do a PSA regarding the evils of dog fighting or maybe do something to better the image of the pit bull!

Fortuately the fate of the dogs rescued from Vick's kennel is a much happier story. Due to the efforts of wonderful organizations such as Best Friends, the dogs many thought were beyond rehab has gone on to live happy lives! Some of these dogs have gone on to be therapy dogs and two Vick dogs finished their court mandated year waiting period, passed their CGC tests and were officially adopted this week! The first of hopefully many!

So the question remains that if the dogs once thought to be mean and vicious succeed after they were given a second chance, should Vick? Should he be able to go back to the life he led before his egregious crimes? Not sure! I don't know if that is possible! There will be protests galore thrown the way of any team that picks him up! He is a PR nightmare! This story is still being written and I truly hope it has a happy outcome for all involved

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Second Chances

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Michael Vick was reinstated by the NFL today. He can play games after week 6 and generally go back to the way things were before he aided in the mercenary and unmerciful activity of dog fighting.

Do I agree with the NFL? Well...I am conflicted! As you probably know, I am a major dog lover! The fact the Vick assisted in the torture and brutal murder of innocent dogs...pit bulls mostly....turns my stomach even today. The man has paid his debt to society by serving jail time and making restitution. He has lost everything! Would I like him to do more? Absolutely!! Instead of worrying about the NFL, I would like to see him work for a rescue or maybe do a PSA regarding the evils of dog fighting or maybe do something to better the image of the pit bull!

Fortuately the fate of the dogs rescued from Vick's kennel is a much happier story. Due to the efforts of wonderful organizations such as Best Friends, the dogs many thought were beyond rehab has gone on to live happy lives! Some of these dogs have gone on to be therapy dogs and two Vick dogs finished their court mandated year waiting period, passed their CGC tests and were officially adopted this week! The first of hopefully many!

So the question remains that if the dogs once thought to be mean and vicious succeed after they were given a second chance, should Vick? Should he be able to go back to the life he led before his egregious crimes? Not sure! I don't know if that is possible! There will be protests galore thrown the way of any team that picks him up! He is a PR nightmare! This story is still being written and I truly hope it has a happy outcome for all involved

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Last Week In God's Country

A week ago today, this was the view when I woke up:



Last week I woke up in Yosemite Valley to views of granite vistas, tall trees and waterfalls. This week, it's waking up to Dallas Raines telling me it's going to be 103 degrees in the Valley. Oh, joy!

Last week, I was talking to the very friendly wildlife:



This week I get to speak with wildlife of a somewhat unfriendly sort, the customer who's claim was denied.

Last week while in Yosemite, I learned that speeding kills bears:



This week, I learned speeding kills your bank account too as I work to pay off a $312speeding ticket I got while coming back from Vegas last year.

Those are just a few of the differences between last week in Yosemite and this week in the real world. The trip was amazing as was the park. Yosemite is truly God's country and I can't wait to go back! Like this post? Please share it, bookmark it or leave a comment.

Last Week In God's Country

A week ago today, this was the view when I woke up:



Last week I woke up in Yosemite Valley to views of granite vistas, tall trees and waterfalls. This week, it's waking up to Dallas Raines telling me it's going to be 103 degrees in the Valley. Oh, joy!

Last week, I was talking to the very friendly wildlife:



This week I get to speak with wildlife of a somewhat unfriendly sort, the customer who's claim was denied.

Last week while in Yosemite, I learned that speeding kills bears:



This week, I learned speeding kills your bank account too as I work to pay off a $312speeding ticket I got while coming back from Vegas last year.

Those are just a few of the differences between last week in Yosemite and this week in the real world. The trip was amazing as was the park. Yosemite is truly God's country and I can't wait to go back! Like this post? Please share it, bookmark it or leave a comment.

A Little Bit Of Heaven

" A Little Bit of Heaven....94.7 KMET....Tweedle Dee"! If that just brought a smile to your face and nostalgia to your heart, you aren't alone! Yesterday, 100.3 The Sound brought that smile back to many faces as they broadcast the first "Finally A Friday" in years! It was KMET day on the station and many of the DJs from back in the day did shows, played clips from back in the day and joined us in reliving the memories of back when commercial radio was worth listening to!

For Southern California music fans, KMET was and always will symbolize the glory days of LA rock radio! The station who told us to "fly low and avoid the radar" did just that as the music was not subject to corporate whims! The cuts went deep into the albums...yes, albums...and the DJs were deep into the topical humor! The boundaries were pushed and listeners loved it! Think "WKRP In Cincinati" and I think you have the picture!

KMET was a huge part of my high school days! I discovered my love of rock music through KMET and the station was the first place I heard Journey! I remember fondly wearing my KMET shirt as all the cool kids did! KMET wasn't just a radio station, it was a state of mind...an altered state at times but it was all ours. We claimed it proudly!

I miss KMET for what it was and what it represents to me! It represents a day when things weren't corporate and overly "PC"! And for all who listened to the "Fish Report With A Beat" yesterday and were taken back to the days when radio was good, I give a shout out with the signature greeting of the "Immoral Minority"...YOOO-YA!! Like this post? Please share it, bookmark it or leave a comment.

A Little Bit Of Heaven

" A Little Bit of Heaven....94.7 KMET....Tweedle Dee"! If that just brought a smile to your face and nostalgia to your heart, you aren't alone! Yesterday, 100.3 The Sound brought that smile back to many faces as they broadcast the first "Finally A Friday" in years! It was KMET day on the station and many of the DJs from back in the day did shows, played clips from back in the day and joined us in reliving the memories of back when commercial radio was worth listening to!

For Southern California music fans, KMET was and always will symbolize the glory days of LA rock radio! The station who told us to "fly low and avoid the radar" did just that as the music was not subject to corporate whims! The cuts went deep into the albums...yes, albums...and the DJs were deep into the topical humor! The boundaries were pushed and listeners loved it! Think "WKRP In Cincinati" and I think you have the picture!

KMET was a huge part of my high school days! I discovered my love of rock music through KMET and the station was the first place I heard Journey! I remember fondly wearing my KMET shirt as all the cool kids did! KMET wasn't just a radio station, it was a state of mind...an altered state at times but it was all ours. We claimed it proudly!

I miss KMET for what it was and what it represents to me! It represents a day when things weren't corporate and overly "PC"! And for all who listened to the "Fish Report With A Beat" yesterday and were taken back to the days when radio was good, I give a shout out with the signature greeting of the "Immoral Minority"...YOOO-YA!! Like this post? Please share it, bookmark it or leave a comment.

Listening and Following The Path

I am a person who likes to just dive in! I get excited about something or get an idea that I feel is worth pursuing and it's off to the races. I jump in and then think about it along the way. I have a tendency to believe in "go big or go home" but thankfully I am also a firm believer in God and the power of prayer!

This all comes into play today. I have been thinking and praying about my mid-life shift because I have been feeling overwhelmed! As is my nature, I started to embark on 3 major projects all at once and what I am finding is that I am devoting little time to any of them! 5 minutes on a dating website, 10 minutes researching career options, 4 minutes working on the blog....this is getting me nowhere but frustrated and depressed.

This morning in the shower I had what Oprah calls an "ah ha" moment but I prefer to call it a "God shot"! See, I think thoughts can often be little shout-outs from God! He often speaks to me in the shower...don't know why! Anyway, His current missive to me was that I am trying to do too much at once! He advised me to "prioritize...put the career and blog upfront and the romance will come when you aren't looking"! Wow!

I instantly felt better and hopped on line! I updated my resume and cover letter and found a very interesting opportunity I am perfect for with EBay! That got me to thinking about maybe researching jobs in technology. I love technology! My IPod and Blacberry are permanent extensions of my body! I am very active in the wave of the future, social media! I don't know what getting a high paying job in technology will involve but this may be the path I am meant to take. I know I am much more excited about this path than nursing (sorry Aunt Pat, love you but I just don't like people...LOL)! Plus, you all know I love my "geeks" and where else to find the geek of my dreams that working in the tech sector...BONUS! :)

This is exciting on many levels! See, I haven't been exactly walking with God these days but he hasn't forgotten that I am down here. God is amazing! He doesn't forget and when you take the time to ask and then, more importantly, take the time to listen, He will give you the information and guidence you need. He never fails!

This journey is a work in progress, as they all are, and I am sure this isn't the last revision. A work in progress makes for an exciting blog, right?

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