Monday's Mosaic Memory

Sassy's First  RV Cross-Country Trip

Sept. 2005

Sassy sat wherever she pleased; which was, for the most part, on my lap.

Sunday is for Family

Daddy

Marine Corps Recruit Depot

Parris Island,  SC

~1950

  

Cool Video

The pups did an excellent job training the hoomans for this video.

Watch for the goat!

Be sure to check out the Top Ten Dog Video Countdown on Life with Dogs.

Sassy Says

I want to thank you falettinme

Be mice elf agin

~Sly Stone

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Some of you may be asking, "Sassy, why are you so excited today?"

Well, today is no ordinary day.

Today is DogDaze Daddy's birthday!

This week's 1970 melodic memory is dedicated to DDD (DogDaze Daddy), who loves Sly and The Family Stone.

"Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)", released in December 1969, is a 1970 hit single recorded by Sly and the Family Stone, recognized as one of the greatest and most influential funk songs of all time. The song, double a-sided with "Everybody Is a Star", reached number one on the soul single charts for five weeks, and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1970. wikipedia

Let the pawty begin!!!

Farewell, Hummers!

This was our last "resident" hummer of the season.

 For the past several weeks Squeak sat atop the Japanese Maple tree, guarding the feeder,
through extreme heat, rain, and wind.

I haven't seen her since last weekend, however, I have seen several visitors stopping by for a quick drink at the feeder.

It's always sad to see them go and I find myself wishing  we had hummingbirds in our area year round.

But then, I guess, it wouldn't be such a treat to see them  April through October.

Until next year Hummers,

 

Wordless Wednesday ~Sas

I'm Juz Sayin'

Doing nothing is hard to do.

 

You never know when you're finished.

Monday's Mosaic Memory ~Flannery

Flannery

1976-1989

It took Flannery several years to mature, and he often challenged my patience, but he was one of the friendliest, funniest, most intelligent and affectionate dogs I have ever owned.

If you've ever owned or known an Irish Setter, you can relate to Gary Larson's cartoon.

Sunday is for Family

"Cousin" Debbie

Savannah, GA

~1950

Healing Thoughts

A special message for JackDaddy from
DogDaze:

Sassy Says

The way I see it, if you want the rainbow,
you gotta put up with the rain.

~Dolly Parton


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This week's musical blast from the past is by one of my favorite artists from the 60's and 70's, B.J. Thomas.

"Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" is a song written by Hal David and Burt Bacharach for the 1969 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song. David and Bacharach also won Best Original Score. The version by B. J. Thomas was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in January 1970 for four weeks and the first number-one single of the 1970s. It also spent seven weeks atop the U.S. adult contemporary chart. ^(wikipedia)

Remember this great scene with Paul Newman and Katharine Ross?

Wow, how many times did I see this at the drive-in?

Versatile Blogger Award

I received this cool award from Liz at Ninny's Notes. Liz is certainly versatile, creative, and one of the most energetic people in the world.

In accepting this award, I'm required to reveal 7 things about myself that my readers don't know.

That will difficult for me, as I have no secrets, and some of my readers have known me most of my life, right SH and SWV? 

1. My first spoken word was not, "mama" or "papa".

It was "puppy".

(No, big surprise there, huh?)

2. I was a thumb sucker as a child.

(I have the overbite to prove it.)

3. I've seen the movie Camelot, with Richard Harris and Vanessa Redgrave, at least 20 times.

(Franco Nero was so hot as Lancelot.)

4. My favorite fragrance is gardenias.

(Despite the fact that my college roommate bathed in Jungle Gardenia, right SWV?)

 5. I'm a procrastinator.

(This has developed since I've retired, hmmm?)

6. I have a weakness for Little Debbie Swiss Cakes.

(When I see round hay bales, I think "Swiss Cakes!")

7. Johnny Mathis is my favorite singer.

(Hubby and I saw his Christmas show at the Fabulous Fox Theater several years ago.

An amazing evening!)

*****

Remington's Mom just informed me that today is Johnny's 75th birthday! (Thanx, Beth!)

Happy Birthday Johnny!

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Thank you, Liz, for sharing this fun award. I would like to pass it on to anyone who has not yet received it and would like to accept.

And now, I will leave you with one of Johnny's best.

Enjoy!

Wordless Wednesday ~Zack

I'm Juz Sayin'

A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good

egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked.

~ Bernard Meltzer

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Watching my dogs enjoy each other's company gives me immense pleasure.

Sticking my hand down a dog's throat to retrieve a Nylabone does not.

(Watch closely at the end of video.)

Monday's Mosaic Memory ~ Zack and Sassy Pup

~2005

Zack and Sassy have been best furiends since the first day they met.



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Happy Birthday Ms. B!
Poopoo Pidoo
to you!

Sunday is for Family

Mother and Me

Happy Hour

 Clarkesville, GA

~1985

(Have I posted this photo before?
I can't remember...)

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Please take time to watch Brandy's story on Mayzie's blog.
You'll be glad you did.

No Leaf Peeping Yet

Although the calendar says Fall,

 

we would like to announce:

The leaves have NOT started changing colors in North Georgia yet, so

DON'T COME UP HERE

and get in Rama's way!

She was not happy when she came home from Wally World yesterday due to all the traffic!

Thank you!

(Just not quite yet...)

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Happy Birthday, Dede

xoxoxo

Sassy Says

Want some whiskey in your water?

Sugar in your tea?

What's all these crazy questions they're askin' me?


This is the craziest party that could ever be.
Don't turn on the lights 'cause I don't wanna see.

Mama told me not to come!

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This week's musical memory from my senior year of high school...

Three Dog Night's version of Mamma Told Me Not to Come, written by Randy Newman, made it to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in July 1970. This version has the distinction of being the first number-one song on the American Top 40 countdown show with longtime host Casey Kasem.

Raise your hand if you remember Casey Kasem.

Twink's Tongue Contest

My tiniest furiend, Twinkie, is having a cool contest to celebrate National Dog Week!!! 

All you gotta do is stick out your tongue.

(Apparently, Twink's mom has some fascination with dogs' tongues.

But you didn't hear that from me, okay?)

Read all about this fun contest here.

Oh yeah, the winners receive coupons for Yoghund.

Yummers!!!!

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Kit here:

I had a comment yesterday regarding Buddy's missing canine teeth.

Buddy only has one canine tooth (upper right), and is missing several other teeth. Our vet said that sometimes dogs lose teeth due to stress from shelter life.

Has anyone else heard this theory?

Nonetheless, his happy face makes me smile everyday.

I hope this makes you smile.

I received it from my sweet niece, Melissa!

Wordless Wednesday

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We interrupt this Wordless Wednesday for a very special announcement:

Happy Birthday

to Ms. V

in North Dakota!!!

I'm Juz Sayin'

Put your wife and your dog in the trunk of your car.

Drive around for 20 minutes.

Open trunk.

Who is glad to see you?

~Heard on   A Prairie Home Companion

Teeheehee....

 

Monday's Memory

We haven't seen any bears this summer, which is a good thing for both humans and bears.

Sassy and I haven't forgotten this visitor from last September.

I think I got a couple shots of a Bald Eagle at Lake Hartwell last week.

What do you think?

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Poon Dogs

Guess where we're going?

Wish you were all going with us!

Be back soon.

Great song...

Sunday is for Family

Hubby's First Grade Class

 ~1958

(He's second from the left on the front row.)

Wasn't he a cutie patootie?

He's still kinda cute...

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Congrats to Booker Man!

His South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 17-6.

Good game!

We're licking our wounds...

UFO?

Can you find Zack's UFO in this expanded photo?

Sassy Says

The best things in life are free.

~American Proverb

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Kit here: Forty years ago, I was beginning my senior year of high school in Savannah, Ga.

As I reflect on this time, I am flooded with recollections and emotions.

Music evokes strong memories, like a soundtrack to our lives.

Each Friday I will share one of my favorite songs from that period.

David Gates and Bread held Billboard's #1 spot the week of August 22, 1970.

Hummer in the Garage

Advantage, Zack

I'm Juz Sayin'

Only your real friends will tell you when your face is dirty.

 - Sicilian Proverb

There's a whole lotta shaking going on here: