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I come across so many photos of people dealing with their daily lives, and I love the authentic image you achieve when the person is not "posing". I don't know if I should waste them in just my Blog, or if I should start a new Photography Group that deals with the expressions conveyed through the human condition. What do you think? You can have taken the photos yourself, or just found some touching ones on the internet. It would almost be like "Street Photography", where the person doesn't know they are being shot. I LOVE the expressiveness of the human face. Just for example, when Swissair Flight 111 crashed here in 1998 and the loved ones began to arrive, I couldn't believe the multitude of expressions. Some I didn't even know the face could make. An honor to have worked on that disaster for 4 months in the morgue, and I am humbled and not the same person I was before those 229 people "evaporated". Expressions are very important to me, and that's why I wanted a good digital camera with a zoom that would stay steady. You only have a fleeting moment to catch an expression....rather like chasing after butterflies...and I think it would make for a very interesting new photography Group. What do you all think? Would you take part in it?
All you can say is, "Awwwwww....how cute!" I want them both. *smile*
Street people have a special relationship with their dogs, if they happen to have one. They are treated very well, as you can see by how this gentleman bundled his dog up. The dog provides warmth, companionship, and safety. I remember a young man who would walk up and down the medium of a street, holding a sign out for any loose change you might have. I always spoke with him when I was walking, and he made sure that he had cardboard on the ground to help keep his dog warm while sitting. There was a Subway shop at the corner, and the employees would sometimes allow the cardboard and dog to settle by their doors (because you had to go down a few steps to get to the door, thus giving the dog some shelter). They would even feed the dog from time to time.
We had a wonderful Christmas morning. The children were excited and we opened gifts and had cinnamon rolls. Poor little Starbuck, our dog, does not have much energy today. She is laying on her bed in the midst of activities. I am thankful she is here but so sad to see her drained of energy.
Thank you to so many of you that have written notes to me and made me feel so welcome to "the neighborhood." I treasure these new friendships and getting to know each of you. I have enjoyed reading your blogs and seeing the beautiful pictures some of you have taken...such talent!!
I hope each of you enjoy the day, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or another holiday altogether. Blessings to each of you!
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上の写真であぎんが履いている膨らます前の風船みたいモノは、あぎんへのクリスマスプレゼントです。（笑）あぎんは肉球（Pad）が弱い割には、激しく遊んでくれるので、ボール遊びの後は血だらけ・・・（汗） になります。特にこの季節は地面が凍って固くなっていたりすると・・・
┐(￣ヘ￣）┌ ﾌｩｩ～ 血だらけ・・・
すぐにぺロッっと擦り剥け、ひどい時にはそこからばい菌が入って足ごと腫れちゃった事もあります。
そこで、発見したのがこの靴！！意外にも嫌がらずに履いてくれました。しかも普通に歩く！！すごいd(￣◇￣)b ｸﾞｯ♪ ボール遊びをして激しく遊んでも脱げない。もちろんゴム製なので写真のような場所で思いっきりボール遊びをすれば細かい穴はあいちゃいますが、まだまだ使えます。気をつけなきゃならないのは狼爪！これはしっかり切っておかないと大穴があいちゃいます。
まぁ毎日使うにゃコスト的に問題ありですが、傷が治りかけの時なんかはすごく役立ってくれそうです。ただし、下が凍ってる場合はすべるらしいので要注意ですね。し～っかし何度見ても笑えます。犬が靴はいてる姿って変ですよね。
1st Dog Cafeというネットショップで購入しました。このショップからはいつもみかん（Mダックス）のフードを購入してます。フードのことはこちらに以前書いたことがあるので眺めてみてください。 このショップ、お値段はちょっとお高めなのですが、よいモノ欲しいモノがたくさんあります。店長さんもすごく親切です。ぜひ、眺めてみてください。今回、シューズ以外にも首輪を購入しました。こちらに関しても後ほど紹介しますね。それにしてもこれだけアクティブに動き回っても脱げないシューズって・・ カンドーしました。
This little guy will grow up to be a large dog that could possibly be used as a guard dog. As of this photo, however, he is an innocent little tyke that you just want to cuddle and make sure no one steps on him by accident. Babies of all sorts are always adorable.
This is our last Christmas with Starbuck, as she is dying from lymphoma. The depth of my love for our precious dog is without bounds. She will be remembered as the most uniqe and special dog that I have ever had the honor to know and love!
During Christmas, my son is going to take picture of Starbuck and me so I will always have them to treasure. We have an older dog names Chloe that is also going to be lost without her buddy. Of course, my kids are heartbroken as well. Losing a dog....one can only understand it is one loves dogs in a special way...as if they are our children!! I will always be thankful for the fact that Starbuck came into our lives. I told my children that perhaps there is a child in heaven that needs a very special dog to help them and maybe that is why Starbuck is being called home so early in her life.
Starbuck, my loyal friend, you will be missed and many tears will be shed for you. I will love you always!
Leica is 3 today! I love this dog so very much. Since having her in my life, I feel like a better person. I have always wanted a GSD, and was always told I should not get a dog like that. I finally said, I am doing it, and it has been a wonderful decision. I can walk at night now, and not feel scared. She gives me the confidence to be strong and to follow my heart.
