Support

Today's Beautiful Thing is the love and support I've received from my friends regarding my father-in-law's injuries. I am so fortunate for my online and work friends. Keep the white light and prayers coming. We will find out the results of the tests tomorrow and, hopefully, he'll be released tomorrow too.

Loved Ones

Today's beautiful Thing is my father-in -aw. He was in a car accident this afternoon. It looks like he's going to be ok, but they are still running tests. Please send white light to Mike, the kindest, most decent and loving man I know.

Breakin' da Rulz

Today's Beautiful Thing is being a daredevil. Ace has been told to get off the furniture many times since last Thursday, but he still gets up there. I do believe we have changed our "no dogs on the furniture" policy. Really, how could you tell this little guy to get down?

Action!

Today's Beautiful Thing is taking action for a cause you believe in. Many people complain about what's wrong with the world, but very few people have written a simple letter or made a phone call to a congressman, let alone carried a sign in a protest march. Today I salute grassroots activists everywhere, whatever the cause.

Camera!

Today's Beautiful Thing is having a digital camera. It's so cool to be able to snap a photo and send it to your friends instantaneously. I just took these pics a few minutes ago.

Lights!

Today's beautiful Thing is the cheery look of Christmas lights around the neighborhood. We put up our icicle lights today, along with some little signs and simple decorations. It gets dark so early now. Will have to do the rest of them next weekend or during the week.

Retrievers and Friends

Today's Beautiful Thing is a rescue called Retrievers and Friends and the owner Liz. Liz is a wonderful, caring woman who has been rescuing dogs and cats (she even has a miniature horse right now!) for 17 years. It is honorable, Beautiful work you are doing, Liz, and we salute you--and thank you. With our sweet little Ace, our family is now complete.

If you're in the Southern CA area, check the rescue out. If you're not, you might enjoy visiting the rescue's store. The items would make nice Christmas or Hannukah gifts.