Olivia has been swimming with her new vest at the Bark Park and loving every minute?
I keep telling her to think of her swimming as if she were crossing the Rio Grande.

Olivia is a star

I took Olivia to the Oakland County Bark Park in Orion where they have a dog dock for the poopers to go for a swim. The retrievers were jumping, splashing, fetching balls and shaking off the water. Olivia took a jump into the water by accident and like a yo-yo, she was plucked from the water by her leash/harness.
Now, we have a swim vest for her. She is placed in the water and looks like a Mexican crossing the Rio Grande...afterall, she is part chihuahua!The leash snaps on the vest and it's a great way to help her swim.
I sent a picture of O. in her new vest to the web site and she is now in their ad.



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CHECK HER OUT !

Some Justice for Ruby!!!

Finally, Ty-Shawn Bost is sentenced to jail for the burglary of a Roseville home, where he murdered a helpless kitten named Ruby. In September, 2009, Bost broke into a home and while searching for valuables, he placed Ruby in the washing machine and started the cycle. The kitten didn't stand a chance and died as a result.
The miniscule amount of jail time this worthless piece of crap will spend in jail doesn't even begin to meet what I would like to see happen to him. It is somewhat of a surprise that he received any time at all for this crime. Most burglaries are treated as harmless property crimes and probation is the sentence. Let's hope that the media attention this case received caused the judge to take notice!
The coverage of the Ty-Shawn Bost case was carried by Channel 7 and when I saw it this evening, there were tears of joy! She was not just a kitten!

God Bless You Ernie Harwell

Anyone who has grown up listening to Tiger baseball is in mourning this evening at the passing of a legend, Mr. Ernie Harwell. I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Harwell at Oakland Schools a few years ago when he gave one of his inspirational talks. What a wonderful man. He autographed a picture for my Mother, which is proudly displayed on the shelf in her schoolhouse. It reads, "To Eva, with Love, Ernie Harwell".

The tears we shed, we have lost a legend. God Bless You, Ernie Harwell...you will never be "long gone" from our hearts.

Wish Me Luck

Last week, I had the opportunity to practice with a local church softball team. As the manager introduced me, I realized that I am old! He asked what number I wanted on the back of my shirt and after looking around, the only number I could think of was my age! These "girls" were all young enough to be my daughter and had played some serious competitive softball from high school through college. Wish me luck...

Last week, our co-ed team practiced. Guys filled with testoserone and girls who just want to have some fun. Heck, last year a guy on the opposite team was a bit dramatic with his slide into home plate and broke his leg. They slide, jump and give it all they have to make a play. It's a fine way to spend a Friday night. Wish me luck...

This week, began with a practice for the 55+ men's team. I'm not sure some of the fellas are sold on the idea of a woman playing on THEIR team, but I was recruited. For the most part, I felt welcome, having played pick-up ball with the fellas last fall for fun. Now, it is different, since I was recruited. Wish me luck...

For years my search for over 50 softball was unsuccessful, go figure. :-) Thank goodness my husband likes softball...he's a world class spectator. Wish me luck...

Next Saturday, it's the 50+ ladies team. I love this, since I finally have the opportunity to play 3rd base!!!! Woohoo...I get to take a spot on the field and not be Ms. Utility! I can't wait. Speaking of weight...OMG I hope this will help me with some weight loss. Wish me luck...

Bob Awakens

Finally, Bob has decided to come out on a regular basis. He has been coming out periodically for a couple of weeks, but we didn't get the chance to see him. This is a part of his hibernation ritual. This is Bob's 4th winter and each year his behavior is slightly different.

This video is my first contact with Bob this year. He was certainly excited and played as though he did miss me this winter. He likes to nibble on my hands and he will put my fingers in his mouth and try to pull me to the burrow. Last season, we started a little game where he will roll over on his back like a wrestler...what a character.

I thank God every year in the spring that he has made another year and will give us so much enjoyment. Phil has nothing on BOB !