Senator Ted Kennedy – A Statement from President Barack Obama

by Lysa August 27, 2009

I signed up for the barackobama.com mailing list last summer before the election, so I get e-mails pretty regularly.  To be honest, I skim – if not completely ignore – the vast majority of them.  This one, however, I wasn’t about to skip. photo credit: Nieve44/La Luz I needed to know how the President was going

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The Art Of The Apology

by Lysa August 6, 2009

photo credit: Iain Farrell The longer I live, the more I realize that a lot of people just don’t know how to communicate.  All relationships are an exercise in manipulation, whether you choose to believe it or not.  Despite the common misconception, manipulation in and of itself isn’t a bad thing –

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Bird People – Pay Attention!

by Lysa July 8, 2009
Juice the African Grey Parrot

photo credit: oldcockatoo

If you’re looking for a reputable and reliable supplier of everything from bird cages to parrot toys, check out Bird Cage Portal. Not only do they love birds as much (and perhaps even more) than you do, Shari is absolutely committed to offering the best products she can find at the best prices possible. That dedication is illustrated by the vast number of products and detailed information available at both Bird Cage Portal AND the accompanying pet bird supplies blog where Shari often shares helpful tips, information and product reviews that will help you better care for your feathered friends.

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Pay Online with Welcome Home Pet Sitting in Jacksonville

by Lysa May 30, 2009

Providing customers the option to pay for their services online is an essential element to providing outstanding service regardless of the type of business you’re in. Pet sitting is no different. Welcome Home Pet Sitting in Jacksonville is proud to offer the convenience of submitting payments online for all your pet sitting services.

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Pet Insurance – Why Not?

by Lysa May 19, 2009

Stop and think about all of the insurance coverages you currently have. We insure our houses, cars, jewelry, health and even our lives…why not our pets’ health? Pet Insurance is becoming increasingly popular due in part to the rising cost of veterinary treatment. Pet insurance helps to offset the costs associated with veterinary treatment to let you concentrate on what is most important – your pet’s health and well-being – rather than worrying about how you’re going to pay the vet bill. Learn more about pet insurance.

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Choosing a Pet Sitter

by Lysa May 5, 2009

Choosing a pet sitter can be stressful and intimidating. What questions should you ask? What credentials really matter? How can you be sure that this person (or company) can be trusted to care for your pet (and to a certain extent, your home) while you’re away? There are no easy answers to these questions.

Here are a few things to look for:

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August 15, 2009

Some Twitter pals were discussing Zima earlier today and it got me thinking about a rather amusing story from my teenage years.  My friends still tell this story…and it’s been almost 15 years since it happened.  Did I just say 15 YEARS?  Yes, I did…I need a minute to get over feeling old.  Okay, I’m [...]

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July 13, 2009

“Sex and the City” remains, to this day, one of my favorite shows.  That said, here are some of my favorite Mirandaisms:
“…because sex is not a time to chat.  In fact it’s one of few instances in my overly articulated, exceedingly verbal life where it is perfectly acceptable, if not preferable, to SHUT UP.  And [...]

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September 30, 2008

First, let me say that I am so amused by Michael Gray and Rae Hoffman on a regular basis that I just couldn’t resist posting this.  Michael Gray – for those who may know him better from Twitter, graywolf – posted this in a Tweet that I couldn’t help but chuckle at first thing when [...]

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September 15, 2008

Scientific breakthrough!  Researchers have identified a new element:  GOVERNMENTIUM – which should be added to the Periodic Table of the Elements sometime within the next few months.  The following was extracted directly from a press release regarding the recent discovery of the element “Governmentium”:
“Research has led to the discovery of the heaviest element yet known [...]

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