The Greater Good Network

Every day that I turn on my computer one of the first things I do is head to the Greater Good Network to click on all of the great causes.  I first discovered this site when a friend had breast cancer and I discovered the Breast Cancer Site:  http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=2&link=ctg_bcs_home_from_ths_thankyou_sitenav  Once there I discovered all of the other great causes; Hunger, Animal Rescue, Veterans, Autism, Child Health, Literacy and the Rainforest.  Each day that you click, sponsors make a donation and 100% of the money goes to the cause.  It is a very simple thing that only takes a minute or two each day and can really help improve the lives of so many.  Please consider adding a click a day to your to-do list.  Thanks so much!

Why I love coyotes...

I was fortunate to spend a couple of years living in Wyoming, but saw how folks hated coyotes and shot them just because they were there. I've always cheered for the "underdogs", so coyotes are a natural hard luck sort of critter for me to love.  Whereas so many natural predators have been forced to the brink of extinction by those who would tame the entire United States, the coyote, a determined opportunist, has managed to thrive in spite of the human population explosion over the last couple hundred years!

Before I turned 30, I found myself quite unexpectedly widowed with a young son to care for.  Coyote became known to me as my spirit guide, or form of guardian angel if you prefer.  I decided that I did not want just to survive, but to really learn to live again...it was not an easy journey, but with the Trickster as my guide I would expect nothing less!  My life rarely goes as planned, but at least I don't get bored *smile*.

Bad Poetry; Ode to Divorced Dad's

Here's to Dad's who've been cut out of their children's lives,

by hypocritical and vindictive ex-wives.

Dad's who paid all of their child support,

but still got their visitations cut short.

Dad's who provided health insurance and paid half the bills,

though mom let them accumulate to massive hills

To be presented just before the holidays,

which he must pay within thirty days.

Dad's who go unappreciated,

by kids who've been indoctrinated

Into the school of "Your mom's a saint,

but your ol' man sure as Hell ain't!"

I hope that some day you will see the light,

and if you ever divorce avoid his plight

Of being made a villain to the kids you adore,

by the woman who kicked your ass out the door!

Honor your father,

and your mother.