I came across a very disturbing story this morning on another blog titled, “US Military rips away pet of deployed US Soldier shortly before Baghdad Pups can send puppy to safety in Minnesota“.  A friend of the website’s author is presently stationed in Iraq.  While serving our country, this soldier came upon a malnourished, homeless puppy, whom she named Rachet.  She has nursed the dog back to health, and he has grown from a scared little furball into a playful, loving young dog.  As you can imagine, there are numerous obstacles to transporting an Iraqi dog back to the states.  There is, however, one organization that provides  medical care, clearance and transport for the animals U.S. soldiers have come to love during deployment in the Middle East, called Baghdad Pups. (more…)

October 7th, 2008 | Guest Writers, Freelance Writing, News, Realpolitik, Adventures with Dogs | No comments

It is late right now and I am going to catch some zzz’s for the drive up to Santa Cruz tomorrow; we are heading up to stay with a friend and check out some places to possibly move in the next month or so.  This Monday morning I would like to direct you to one of my favorite sites, NPR, to check out an article and audio commentary from Howard Dully.  When he was 12 years old, under the influence of a stepmother that did not want him, Howard was given a Lobotomy in a physicians office.  In a mere 15 minutes, his life would change forever, and his story “My Lobotomy” outlines his struggle coming to terms with his past.

September 28th, 2008 | Guest Writers, Freelance Writing, Health | 1 comment