Dear Readers,
I always do my writing and then add pictures, if any. This time it had to be done in reverse order, as I couldn't wait to see these photos on my screen :) They run the gamut in terms of feelings, importance, and you-name-it. Rather than do a bunch of individual posts to cover each topic, I think I'll sort of ravel on, putting each subject in a different color font and, of course, dividing up the paragraphs.
The first photo you'll see covers the space of a double column and I hope it is readable; in case not, I'll type the words here: "A white Rose to honor and hold in loving memory the dogs and all other animals who suffer and die torturous deaths by the hands of persons who are intentionally cruel. May civility and compassion for all beings enter the hearts of all humans"... Clara ... the Lady Wolf.
As an animal advocate and humane educator all of my adult life, I have known of many, many intentional cruelty and neglect cases foisted upon our fellow-beings, the animals. Each one is heart-breaking and sometimes justice is done. We learn of cases of starving horses, cruelties inflicted on farmed animals, and the killing off of wolves and other wildlife. Most frequently though, we hear of cases involving dogs -- man's best friend. And the catalyst for this post does/did involve dogs. About a year ago, I read a carefully documented investigative article that detailed a horrifying, violent, protracted death inflicted on a docile small collie dog and other dogs who had been waiting to be reclaimed by their owners at the dog pound in a small town in Texas. The crime was, in essence a "fun" exercise, carried out at the city garbage dump where no one would see or hear the activities and the dog's cries. The perpetrator was/is an employee of a branch of the federal government; this particular man and his "trainees" were referred to as a "rogue" agency because it basically has little or no accountability, although it is under the umbrella of the Department of the Interior. What he did I would like to be asked about by media, in whom I could confide. For months I wrote to and called various animal help groups in the hopes that someone would raise this issue within the government realm and prosecute the guilty.That did not happen. So I mourned in silence and my health declined. I also realized that talking about it could put me in jeopardy, but I would like to talk with sincerely interested media and advocacy groups.
Very recently I decided to place a beautifully-shaped boulder and the sign bearing a white rose, to honor the little collie and other animals who fall into cruel hands. Here is something we all can do: Please tell others about the need for civility ... and compassion for all living beings.
Ruby, my dog adopted in late May of last year, just celebrated her ninth birthday on January 1st. She's a wonderful girl and I am blessed to have her. She has a huge understanding of the English vocabulary, so I often need to spell words, especially about going "out in the car" which she loves. Some words I need to spell backward; "car" becomes "rac", for example.
For the past eight or so weeks, I've been doing my own aerobics routine in the sitting room where my stereo is located. I raised the chandelier so it's out of my way. I did it because I was being overtaken by some kind of arthritis, from toes to knees to hips, even a couple of my fingers. I take anti-inflammatory supplements, and for a while was relying sometimes on WD-40 (which does clear up a balky joint just as it would a rusty hinge). My motto is "whatever works". My range of motion has increased greatly; my pain is rarely thought about, but I know I need to regularly work those joints. I was always one for aerobics, so I know the routines. I'd recommend it for arthritis ... just start off slow and gradually increase the level of vigor. I've always loved to dance, so this is the best medicine (besides my supplements) for me. Maybe for you too?
My new CD "Early In The Morning" is here; contact me for it ... also I have a few copies of the previous one "Fantastik" !
As my readers know, I'm a songwriter, musician, singer, and piano teacher. Life needs music! (865) 659-5383. You'll see my truck is shakin' his tail feathers with new tail-gate decals.
Our weather is majorly doing flip-flops; our political environment is turbulent. Let's hope our planet's health, the well-being of humans and our fellow beings will be salvaged. Let's hope for peace. Peace is cool; war isn't. Let's all meditate on peace, civility, compassion, and clear heads.
Blessings and peace to all ...
Amen.
Showing posts with label cruelty. Show all posts
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Friday, February 17, 2017
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Beauty -- a sad, desperate, sweet little girl ...
Dear Readers,
I know that at this time of year, we try to wrap our minds and hearts around joy, celebration, and loved ones. Especially this year, with all the scary things that are going on in our country and throughout the world, it is important to focus on good things. And sometimes it is necessary to look squarely at something bad in order to help make some good and right come of it.
In the news today there is an extensive article (and I did some follow-up on it) about a Nashville woman who was arrested after animal control investigators said she had taken a severely malnourished and neglected dog (neglected is not a strong enough word) to a veterinarian to be euthanized. She had put this sweet dog out in the yard in the elements (apparently there was no escape route) without food or water, for an extended amount of time. The pictures of the dog indicated to me that the time involved weeks or probably months and had reached the point where the woman could see that the dog was near death; the investigation revealed that she had done this before with another dog -- intentionally starved it to death. Meanwhile, inside her house, there is another dog who is apparently well-fed and healthy. Economics are not an issue. To me, this is a case of intentional (sick and demented) cruelty. The vet's office was horrified and upset at the sight and condition of the dog and the vet and staff determined that the poor dog was too far gone (her systems were shut down) to save ... so she was humanely euthanized. The vet's hands on this innocent helpless living being during the exam and euthanasia process may well have been the only tenderness she had ever been shown. A name for the dog is not mentioned anywhere that I could find, so I am naming her Beauty.
Please, if you care that this happened to Beauty, whisper her name in your prayers and make a memorial donation in her name to the animal rescue group of your choice. If you don't have a favorite, there are many listed on my animal ministry blog at http://animalministry.blogspot.com.
The dog's owner has been charged with animal cruelty. Her bond was set at a mere $2,500. I think she definitely should do jail time and should not be allowed to own any other animals.
You can read more about the case at http://www.wsmv.com/story/30758834/woman-accused-of-animal-cruelty-after-taking-malnourished-dog-to-vet#ixzz3uXq1WXcO.
Thanks ...
Clara
I know that at this time of year, we try to wrap our minds and hearts around joy, celebration, and loved ones. Especially this year, with all the scary things that are going on in our country and throughout the world, it is important to focus on good things. And sometimes it is necessary to look squarely at something bad in order to help make some good and right come of it.
In the news today there is an extensive article (and I did some follow-up on it) about a Nashville woman who was arrested after animal control investigators said she had taken a severely malnourished and neglected dog (neglected is not a strong enough word) to a veterinarian to be euthanized. She had put this sweet dog out in the yard in the elements (apparently there was no escape route) without food or water, for an extended amount of time. The pictures of the dog indicated to me that the time involved weeks or probably months and had reached the point where the woman could see that the dog was near death; the investigation revealed that she had done this before with another dog -- intentionally starved it to death. Meanwhile, inside her house, there is another dog who is apparently well-fed and healthy. Economics are not an issue. To me, this is a case of intentional (sick and demented) cruelty. The vet's office was horrified and upset at the sight and condition of the dog and the vet and staff determined that the poor dog was too far gone (her systems were shut down) to save ... so she was humanely euthanized. The vet's hands on this innocent helpless living being during the exam and euthanasia process may well have been the only tenderness she had ever been shown. A name for the dog is not mentioned anywhere that I could find, so I am naming her Beauty.
Please, if you care that this happened to Beauty, whisper her name in your prayers and make a memorial donation in her name to the animal rescue group of your choice. If you don't have a favorite, there are many listed on my animal ministry blog at http://animalministry.blogspot.com.
The dog's owner has been charged with animal cruelty. Her bond was set at a mere $2,500. I think she definitely should do jail time and should not be allowed to own any other animals.
You can read more about the case at http://www.wsmv.com/story/30758834/woman-accused-of-animal-cruelty-after-taking-malnourished-dog-to-vet#ixzz3uXq1WXcO.
Thanks ...
Clara
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Sugar, Spice And A Toss Of The Dice!
Welcome back, dear readers! If you had deserted my blog I wouldn't have blamed you. I haven't posted to this, my original blog, in a year or so. I'll try and make my posts stimulating and I'd like to strike some balance between serious and inane :)
420 --
Yes, April 20th is the long-established day that honors the amazing, yet vilified Cannabis plant, which was re-named marijuana many years ago by our government in the effort to misrepresent it and make it sound foreign and scary. My comments about it here aren't from the perspective of a user, but rather, from the standpoint of an herbal and wildflower enthusiast who thinks that God knew what He/She was doing when He/She created the Earth and populated it with plants and animals. The Cannabis plant is among the most versatile, useful, and beneficial in this world. Fortunately (although 75 years late) its prohibition, persecution, and blatantly untrue bad press are showing signs of ceasing, with two progressive states declaring it a legal plant and many other states coming forth with various decriminalization measures. You can follow this progress by going to the website of NORML at http://norml.org/. Anyone who wants to know the truth about what happened 75 years ago -- and how and why the government escalated its persecution and imprisonment of cannabis users -- to include seizing their homes and cars -- can refer to the History Channel's documentary and several other historical publications. It's obvious that the federal government had deemed itself wiser and mightier than the earth's Creator and that it was accountable to no one.
New Song --
I've written another new song (not sure where my music reporting left off in my earlier blogging). This song is not in my usual blues, jazz, ballad, spiritual, light classic genres; it is a protest song. Instead of being played on guitar like most protest songs of the past that I've heard, it is done on the piano. For recording purposes, I'll play it on my split keyboard so I can use the bass feature, too. The name of the song is Vanishing Freedom. The song's content covers some challenging territory and, yet, remains lyrical. When I get it done, I'll put it up on my website and on Reverbnation.
Reverbnation --
Some months ago I joined Reverbnation and have some songs up there on my page. The title of my account there is "Clara (Solo) Blues, jazz, and Exotic Mixes". I hope you'll visit.
http://www.reverbnation.com/clarasolobluesjazzandexoticmixes
Facebook Artist Page --
When I joined Reverbnation, I found that my days as a FB hold-out (I didn't want to join) were over because Reverbnation considers a subscriber having a FB page as a given. So I created, with the help of a dear friend, an "artist" FB page. The artist pages are somewhat different from the regular FB accounts. I'm still learning the drill as far as how to navigate the page and how to post to other people's regular FB pages.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/claras-music/378791192206945
Two New CDs --
During the past year, I did two new music CDs. They are both for sale on my new and improved website at www.claralandau.com. The first, "Clara (solo) The Journey and The Gem" has some truly mesmerizing songs ... some originals and some awesome covers. The second, "Songs for Spirit" is a collection of original spiritual (not religious) songs ... and one of the songs is by my friend, Sandy Garrett. His song is absolutely beautiful and I dare say that mine are nice too :) You can hear some of my stuff on my website's Song Page link, but you will need to get the CDs to hear some of the most delectable renderings.
New U.S. Secretary Of The Interior --
The appointment of new U.S. secretary of the interior Sally Jewell took place last week. She replaces Ken Salazar. This change in leadership governing our public lands and environment has been needed ever since Salazar took hold of the reins; the role he chose to play was disastrous for the environment and endangered species. I am especially hopeful that Secretary Jewell will return protection to U.S. wolves (who were removed from the Endangered List during the final moments of W's presidency and are currently being pursued and killed). Also I'm hoping that Secretary Jewell will put a stop to the horrendous helicopter wild horse round-ups that lead many terrified adult horses and new foals to their deaths ... and that she will protect U.S. horses from being barbarically slaughtered in the U.S. or across the borders in Canada and Mexico.
Our Fellow-Beings the Non-Human Animals --
A recent mailing from ASPCA about the rise in animal cruelty, including instances of cruelty involving many species of animals -- seems to echo the violence being perpetrated on humans by other humans. Also, I've got a mailing from WSPA that speaks of the routine very inhumane treatment of animals who are considered "food" and food-producing units. It doesn't need to be this way. Why are so many members of our species so hell-bent on cruelty? Where is the compassion?
My Magazine Article --
About six months ago, I finally wrote my article that chronicles my other-dimensional experiences ... events that were uplifting, amazing and, in several instances, saved my life. I don't know what publication to submit it to. It's entitled "An Angel At My Shoulder", though it's about many circumstances and spiritual beings. But I feel the title is appropriate and the term "angel" fits well my benefactor and guardian (several years ago I wrote a song by the same title). The article is, at once, shamanic and mystical and enthralling. Perhaps I'll publish it on my blog. Please let me know if you have an ideal publication in mind that might be suitable for it.
Update On Dixie Lee --
My beautiful dog is doing fine following the very difficult year she/we had with her fistula situation. She miraculously recovered during summer of 2012 and has been well ever since -- all traces of the condition are gone! She is looking forward to her 11th birthday this August. For those of you who are interested in the science of numbers, 11 is a mystical number and one with which I'm very familiar in the best sense of the word : )
Blog Post Reprint --
This would be a good time for me to reprint my long-ago published post that lends some levity (and truth) to our current national and world conditions. Here it is (reprinted from an earlier post that appeared in my now-deleted "Classic Clara" blog).
420 --
Yes, April 20th is the long-established day that honors the amazing, yet vilified Cannabis plant, which was re-named marijuana many years ago by our government in the effort to misrepresent it and make it sound foreign and scary. My comments about it here aren't from the perspective of a user, but rather, from the standpoint of an herbal and wildflower enthusiast who thinks that God knew what He/She was doing when He/She created the Earth and populated it with plants and animals. The Cannabis plant is among the most versatile, useful, and beneficial in this world. Fortunately (although 75 years late) its prohibition, persecution, and blatantly untrue bad press are showing signs of ceasing, with two progressive states declaring it a legal plant and many other states coming forth with various decriminalization measures. You can follow this progress by going to the website of NORML at http://norml.org/. Anyone who wants to know the truth about what happened 75 years ago -- and how and why the government escalated its persecution and imprisonment of cannabis users -- to include seizing their homes and cars -- can refer to the History Channel's documentary and several other historical publications. It's obvious that the federal government had deemed itself wiser and mightier than the earth's Creator and that it was accountable to no one.
New Song --
I've written another new song (not sure where my music reporting left off in my earlier blogging). This song is not in my usual blues, jazz, ballad, spiritual, light classic genres; it is a protest song. Instead of being played on guitar like most protest songs of the past that I've heard, it is done on the piano. For recording purposes, I'll play it on my split keyboard so I can use the bass feature, too. The name of the song is Vanishing Freedom. The song's content covers some challenging territory and, yet, remains lyrical. When I get it done, I'll put it up on my website and on Reverbnation.
Reverbnation --
Some months ago I joined Reverbnation and have some songs up there on my page. The title of my account there is "Clara (Solo) Blues, jazz, and Exotic Mixes". I hope you'll visit.
http://www.reverbnation.com/clarasolobluesjazzandexoticmixes
Facebook Artist Page --
When I joined Reverbnation, I found that my days as a FB hold-out (I didn't want to join) were over because Reverbnation considers a subscriber having a FB page as a given. So I created, with the help of a dear friend, an "artist" FB page. The artist pages are somewhat different from the regular FB accounts. I'm still learning the drill as far as how to navigate the page and how to post to other people's regular FB pages.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/claras-music/378791192206945
Two New CDs --
During the past year, I did two new music CDs. They are both for sale on my new and improved website at www.claralandau.com. The first, "Clara (solo) The Journey and The Gem" has some truly mesmerizing songs ... some originals and some awesome covers. The second, "Songs for Spirit" is a collection of original spiritual (not religious) songs ... and one of the songs is by my friend, Sandy Garrett. His song is absolutely beautiful and I dare say that mine are nice too :) You can hear some of my stuff on my website's Song Page link, but you will need to get the CDs to hear some of the most delectable renderings.
New U.S. Secretary Of The Interior --
The appointment of new U.S. secretary of the interior Sally Jewell took place last week. She replaces Ken Salazar. This change in leadership governing our public lands and environment has been needed ever since Salazar took hold of the reins; the role he chose to play was disastrous for the environment and endangered species. I am especially hopeful that Secretary Jewell will return protection to U.S. wolves (who were removed from the Endangered List during the final moments of W's presidency and are currently being pursued and killed). Also I'm hoping that Secretary Jewell will put a stop to the horrendous helicopter wild horse round-ups that lead many terrified adult horses and new foals to their deaths ... and that she will protect U.S. horses from being barbarically slaughtered in the U.S. or across the borders in Canada and Mexico.
Our Fellow-Beings the Non-Human Animals --
A recent mailing from ASPCA about the rise in animal cruelty, including instances of cruelty involving many species of animals -- seems to echo the violence being perpetrated on humans by other humans. Also, I've got a mailing from WSPA that speaks of the routine very inhumane treatment of animals who are considered "food" and food-producing units. It doesn't need to be this way. Why are so many members of our species so hell-bent on cruelty? Where is the compassion?
My Magazine Article --
About six months ago, I finally wrote my article that chronicles my other-dimensional experiences ... events that were uplifting, amazing and, in several instances, saved my life. I don't know what publication to submit it to. It's entitled "An Angel At My Shoulder", though it's about many circumstances and spiritual beings. But I feel the title is appropriate and the term "angel" fits well my benefactor and guardian (several years ago I wrote a song by the same title). The article is, at once, shamanic and mystical and enthralling. Perhaps I'll publish it on my blog. Please let me know if you have an ideal publication in mind that might be suitable for it.
Update On Dixie Lee --
My beautiful dog is doing fine following the very difficult year she/we had with her fistula situation. She miraculously recovered during summer of 2012 and has been well ever since -- all traces of the condition are gone! She is looking forward to her 11th birthday this August. For those of you who are interested in the science of numbers, 11 is a mystical number and one with which I'm very familiar in the best sense of the word : )
Blog Post Reprint --
This would be a good time for me to reprint my long-ago published post that lends some levity (and truth) to our current national and world conditions. Here it is (reprinted from an earlier post that appeared in my now-deleted "Classic Clara" blog).
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