Wednesday, September 23, 2009

The New York Times > Arts > Image >


The golden Orb Spider has long been desired as an object for silk production. Now the spider is being used to make silk in a massive way. Will it too be used to death like the humble honey bee?

""And what became of the spiders, without whose very personal contributions the textile would not have been possible? While some died in its production, Mr. Godley and Mr. Peers said they set up a system in which the spiders being used were released daily, and detailed spreadsheets were kept to chart the number of spiders used, their yield and the casualty rate.""

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Welcome to Michelle's Law - History and Background

This has now become federal law. It is too late for all those who went before, but at least it is now in place. As a mother who had a seriously ill college student this law was too late for us. My child did not die but the hardest part of the illness was dealing with the insurance people and the school. My child had to worry about keeping a full load so she could keep her insurance.
The passage of the Bill is too late for Michell but through her pain and suffering we will all benefit. We all owe her a great deal of gratitude.
God Bless You Michelle and may you rest in peace.

Welcome to Michelle's Law - History and Background

Friday, September 11, 2009

Cat Cafe in Japan

This is a cafe in Japan that has a bunch of cats that live in it and you pay to come in and eat and play with them. I like this idea but in America we have rules that no pets can be around food in a public place. The Cafe is called "Calico Cafe"
I used to have a calico cat and her name was Poppy. I love me some Poppy. She lived to about 15 years old then her kidneys gave out and she died a long sad death. I wish I had put her to "sleep" sooner but I kept her alive even though she was in pain because I loved her too much. When she died I vowed to not get anymore cats. I still had 2 more living cats and then they died too. I was heartbroken.
So now I am cat free and will not be getting anymore cats as I just get too attached to them. Also, they used to make my eyes itch!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

My Mother

My mother was a beautiful Latin Lady. She was Spanish & Portuguese. Her father came from Salamunca, Spain. Her mother was born here but her parents came from the islands called The Azores that are a part of Portugal.
The Azores look very green & peaceful but perhaps for some they are too isolated. I do not know why her family from the Azores moved here. Was it to have a "better life"? I want to go visit The Azores.
The picture is from a private memorial....just me & her...that I had for her to mark the anniversary of her 30th year in Heaven. She is around 17 years old in this photo. In 28 years and 5 children later she would be dead.
Rest In Peace Dear Mother, you did a good job while here on earth. I love you & miss you.


Here I am again with the dogs. Once they are on top of you they put a spell on you so you cant get up. Then they double the spell so you fall asleep.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

The simple life

How nice to have such a simple life that under a cushion is where you live.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Crash Landing


This tiny birdy flew from my bird feeder into the nearby window. I think I need to put something in the window to let them know it is there so this does not happen again.

TREE FROG

Tree frog that lives under cushions on my patio. I have to look before i sit.