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RECOVERING KITTY

Written by Captain Mary on Tuesday, December 30, 2008


My zoo residents are taxing my emotions to the maximum. If I had unlimited resources I would be the caretaker of all kinds of animals, I would take in every stray that needed a loving home.

These last few months have seen so much loss in my little animal kingdom, this time another of my kitties was missing for three days and I made my walk around the neighborhood each evening calling for him. It was Sunday morning and I was getting ready to make repairs on the screen on my patio, at the same time doing a kitty inventory as I do each day. When I noticed my missing kitty, Salty, was laying in the yard. I walked over to him and he did not get up to greet me, instead he was crying a loud meow, that I thought sounded different. When he tried to stand up, he fell over, he was breathing very hard and he had become dirty and skinny. I can't say what happened to him but he was in horrible condition, there wasn't a mark on him, no blood or obvious broken bones, but he was a mess.

I got on the phone and called Queenie, she rushed over to see if she could help, we got some water for him and food. Salty hesitated but finally began to eat and drink.

I can only wonder how he got back in the yard, when he could hardly stand up, I have a 6 foot privacy fence, but somehow out of sheer determination he scaled the fence and found his way home. Its been a couple of days now and he is not crying in pain, some of his injuries seem to be better, today he jumped up on the table for food. Most of the time he stays in the crate, even though I keep the door open. I can only hope that it was an accident of some type and not a person who injured my kitty. I wonder why anyone could hurt an animal, but I have so many animals because they have been abandoned or left to fend for themselves. I just don't understand why people find the lives of animals less important than their garbage.

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A SMALL LOOK BACK

Written by Captain Mary on Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Haven't written in awhile and I think the more time I spend at home the more things go wrong. I am getting back to my routine and looking for more work. I need to get back to my spinning class and my Karate class.
I take a look back at the passing year and have found so many good things, which always out weigh the bad ones.

  • I achieved my weight goal, but have gotten off track a bit.
  • I achieved State Champion in TaeKwonDo, and student of the month, and an award for the loudest Kihap.
  • I achieved my black belt.
  • My kids are healthy and happy.
  • My family is healthy and happy.
  • I have friends that are life long.
  • I manage a zoo of kritters.
  • I seem to make ends meet, even in times of trying economy.

There is so much more, but these are some of the important things that I can look back on and say I made it through another year. Like the good things I have a list of bad things, but I can't seem to recall them. Because, they have made me realise that looking at the positive and ignoring the negative gets me through each day with a smile on my face.

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CHRISTMAS PARTY TIME

Written by Captain Mary on Monday, December 15, 2008





I have the opportunity to enjoy something that I had somehow lost in the years gone by. Christmas parties with friends. Last weekend was a fantastic gathering of friends and family, well friends that are like my family. I wish that the rest of my gang could all get together more often and have festive parties.




This party was my second at the Davis house and as always, the food was as festive looking as its flavor. Certainly I ate my share of that famous fudge, my fingers were covered in confections while placing them on platters and my resistance became weak. I savored every bite of chocolate and cookies and all the other goodies Shelah presented.




The most fun was just being with the gang, ever since I left my Karate school I miss my daily doze of these freaky friends of mine.



I am low on cash this year, but I wanted to give something to everyone, so I got out my crochet hook and yard and began making hats, scarfs, purses and also made some candles, I even made my own Christmas cards, out of recyled materials. I had so much fun and I enjoyed the appreciation of my small gifts. Everybody was wearing one of my creations and they looked adorable in them. I can never thank my friends enough for letting me be part of their fun.

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NANA CLAUS WORKSHOP

Written by Captain Mary on Sunday, December 14, 2008




I have a special love for arts and crafts and want to extend that love to my grandchildren and friends when I can. I arranged a Workshop for the kids and collected all kinds of goodies and piled them on the table for them. The minute they walked in the door they began grabbing things and letting their minds go wild. The workshop started at 7pm and continued until I had exhaustion on my head at about 11pm that evening.

There was 7 children in the group and all their minds work in different ways. They created some fantastic ornaments and miniature Christmas trees made out of pine cones. They were most successful out of making a mess, but isn't that what makes it fun. It was nice that they exhausted some of my supplies that have sat in boxes and draws for far too long. Instead, they created things that will last for years and bring memories of the fun we had at Nana Claus Workshop.

The fun didn't end there, my 4 grandchildren spent the night so that their parents could get a little bit of a break. The next morning my son came over, because he had a school project that had to be completed. It turned out fantastic, Jason always comes by to do the kids projects, because I have so many supplies.


After doing some cleaning I realized that I had not made anything for myself. I proceeded to create a center piece for the table. I admit that I had as much fun as the kids did. I hope that this tradition lasts for years, it gives the kids a chance to get excited about the Christmas Season when they become part of it.

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SQUISHY

Written by Captain Mary on Thursday, December 11, 2008


Named by my granddaughter after the jellyfish in Finding Nemo, this kitty of mine was the most loving and wonderful of pets. I feel such loss for this beautiful creature, even though there is so many more kitty's left in my home, her face will always be in my mind. I remember her birth and her short life, that enriched my life and my love for animals. My dear Squishy you have brought love to my heart and every heart that you curled up with and purred.

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THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

Written by Captain Mary on Thursday, December 11, 2008




I had a wonderful time with family and friends, the time was too short. The food was excellent, here are a couple of pics for your enjoyment.

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THE AFTERMATH

Written by Captain Mary on Tuesday, December 02, 2008

I love the holidays and the travel, I find peace in the drive and love to travel. I had a wonderful Thanksgiving, had a great time with family and friends. I spent some wonderful time with my niece and nephew, who I miss being close. My sister and her employee (Joe, her husband), prepared a meal fit for royalty and I couldn't get enough of it. I gained the standard 5 pounds and now it is time to get it off for the next holiday.
Anyway, that was all fantastic until I got home. I gave myself a day to get back to the routine and rest before the week of work began again. I left my zoo behind and my temporary zoo keepers did a fantastic job. Everyone was waiting by the door when I got home, all 12 cats lined up with my dog, Baby in the middle. I opened the door and they all came in, things were great for awhile and then they decided to let me know that they were pissed off at me. My cats began marking everything in the house, the floors, the walls, my luggage, my computer, the counter tops, the freezer, any place and every place. I found myself spraying and disinfecting everything in sight. Thus leading me to throw every cat outside. Well if that wasn't enough, I went to check on my marine fish and found the tank was leaking all over the floor, as I was repairing that problem I had some laundry going. With wet towels in hand I make my way back to the laundry room only to find it was flooded, now it was time to clean up that mess and find out what was wrong there. After some time I ascertained that the drain was clogged, now I had to clean up the floor that was soaked into my storage room. Finishing the laundry by draining it out the back door I find the sink in the kitchen had also backed up onto the floor and the shower had backed up. Well, now exhausted and frustrated I sit back and ponder, what the hell! I think today I will get back to work and not worry about the little things, I got my work-out for the week.

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QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Written by Captain Mary on Monday, December 01, 2008

Thanksgiving has just passed and the question this month is "Did you eat too much?", just kidding! Really,
"Besides all the traditional food that is served on this wonderful Holiday, what did your feast have that was outstanding?"

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CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY

Written by Captain Mary on Thursday, November 27, 2008

Sorry no posts during the holiday, I am out of town eating myself into a comma.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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HOMESCHOOL KIDS PERFORM

Written by Captain Mary on Saturday, November 22, 2008

Last night I was honored to be able to attend a show that was put on by a home school enrichment program. There were kids performing from ages 3 and up, they were playing piano, singing, public speaking, double dutch jump rope, cheer dance and so much more. I saw so many talented children and their instructors were all volunteers.
The amazing part of this show was that, the children only go to this program a mere once a week and this is just the first semester. How can this all be put together in a such a short time. I guess this is what happens when parents are involved in their children's lives. Congrats to all the home-schoolers, you children are brilliant and talented.

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NEW ROUTINE

Written by Captain Mary on Thursday, November 20, 2008

I had a phone conversation and the subject was our morning routines. Well, recently my best bud decided I needed to change my routine and add spinning class to the morning ritual. I have been fighting her forever on this subject and I finally gave in. So I got my happy ass up at 5am to go and work-out, now I am sitting at home after a great soak in the tub and wondering what I am going to do now. The animals are fed, the dishes are done, and it is hardly after 8am. Now I guess I can clean the house a bit, the problem here is I don't have to be to work until 10am. I just don't know if this is going to work out for me, but one thing I know for certain is that I don't have to find the time this evening to go and work-out, because I am finished for the day.
I have to admit this is not a bad idea, even though I am not a morning person, perhaps I could be a couple of days a week.
Have a happy day and keep the blood pumping.

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TURKEY DAY IS COMING

Written by Captain Mary on Thursday, November 20, 2008

This has to be my favorite holiday, less stress, and more fun. I don't always get to be with my kids but that is alright, they rotate between parents. This is a holiday for traveling. This year, the turkey and trimmings are at my sissy's house in Central Florida. I have to find some clothing to wear because going north it gets cold. I am sitting here with my shorts on, the last couple of days have been a bit chilly in the 60's. It's all I can do to stay warm at night. Thank goodness my kritters have the same thought, last night I had about a half dozen kitties and my two dogs keeping me warm. When I woke this morning, I looked up to see bodies everywhere.
My family rotates the Thanksgiving Holiday, which is a great idea, between the four of us. Next year is my turn and there is no way to out-do my sister Cheryl, but I don't feel bad. I just look forward to the next one. Last year was at my brothers home with lots and lots of food and lots and lots of people. It's always different and it's always fun. After my turn is June's, she has the right idea, no stress, no mess in the kitchen, no exhaustion, she caters the affair and enjoys the fun. We all get a chance to visit the Keys, do a little fishing and sun-bathing.
All our lives have changed so much, the kids have grown, some have their own kids and their own celebrations, some people have to work and some are retired. No matter how the miles separate us, we still enjoy the time and the smiles we have together. Each day is special in our lives and knowing I have family and friends that I can call anytime I need one of those smiles, is precious.
Happy Thanksgiving.

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I WANT TO BE AN ALIEN

Written by Captain Mary on Friday, November 14, 2008

I have come to a conclusion in my life, that being an American citizen I am getting the dirty end of the stick. I have decided to renounce my citizenship and become an alien. I can start by no longer paying any taxes, off I go to the welfare office to pick up some cash. Next, I go to the food stamp office and the Medicaid office, for food and health insurance. Lets see, now I need a place to live, I can turn my own home into a section 8 and live here for free. I definitely have to quit my job, so that the welfare keeps coming. Now I can tell all my friends and family to do the same thing and we can live the American dream without being an American.


Let's see what we will be giving up. Well, I won't be able to vote, that's a crap shoot anyway, isn't it? Social security, that's not enough to fill up a tank of gas. Recently heard that congress is going to give us that too. Pretty much have all the benefits as good tax paying Americans without having to pay for schools, bail-outs and such. I can still get credit cards, but if I don't pay my bills where can they deport me to? Back to the government offices and they will help pay all my bills.


If I remain an American I will be giving up all these free benefit's and will have to work for a living, paying a large percentage of everything I make to the government and aliens.

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LOOSING OUR CHILDREN

Written by Captain Mary on Thursday, November 13, 2008

I recently wrote to the governor of Florida, which did respond, with my concerns and suggestions. I wrote about the taxed amount I pay for Schools, and how it continues to rise. First I mentioned that I do not use this service, nor does anyone in my household, I don't feel as if the American tax-payer should pay for things that they don't use. Our schools have become an extremely dangerous place for our children to attend, not to mention they are not learning what they need to know. Yesterday, another child was shot and killed, imagine you send your child off to school for the day to empower their minds, the phone rings and it is the police saying they need you to come to the school to identify your child's body!
The schools are so busy with the testing that determines how much funding the school will get and now who suffers, of course it's the children. There is four schools currently that are going to be closed if they don't bring up their scores. It is all on the students and teachers to save the school, if the scores are F's than perhaps the schools should close. The money that is collected from each taxpayer is not going to the schools, it is going to build stadiums and finance the war. Perhaps the people who are sitting at their desks milking the American public, with their six figure paychecks, should donate some of the money to the kids. After all, they work for the school board, shouldn't their first concern be the children. The only people with security and is the people at the top of the food chain, milking the American Public and children are being killed for lack of education.
Parents, you need to step up and remove your children from these institutions, they are not safe and the only thing they get to learn is how dangerous our world has become. Children should be protected and nurtured, for they are our future. How can we expect damaged children to live up to the expectations we put forth. We are loosing a precious commodity, it is our job as parents to do something. Write your governor, school board, anyone who can do something, we have to save the planet, and that includes our children.

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THE FAMILY THAT PLAYS TOGETHER....

Written by Captain Mary on Tuesday, November 11, 2008


...STAYS TOGETHER. We have our up and downs, but one thing we have in common is we kick ass. I must admit I have a great looking family. I am so proud, considering I really didn't do much as a parent, I simply got lucky when it came to my kids. I have two more grandchildren and my hope is that we will have a picture in the future that includes the whole gang.


I recently received my Black Belt and my school proudly announced to me that I managed to make November's Student of the month. To see the article please Click Student of the Month.

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IT'S GETTING HARD TO BE A HEATHEN

Written by Captain Mary on Wednesday, November 05, 2008


Yesterday I was preparing to go to work, I was so close. I was sitting in my truck, looking through my day timer at my schedule for the day, when a lady pulls up in my lawn. This cute little Latin women walks over to me, I roll the window down and just figured she was lost. With her thick Latin accent I could hardly understand what she was saying, she said; "I was driving around and God sent me to you". My brow wrinkled in confusion and I asked her what she was talking about, again still thinking she needed help finding an address I said; "Let me see".

Much to my surprise we walked over to her car and she pulled out a box, I imagine she saw the confusion on my face and she began to explain why she stopped at my house.

She told me that she was driving around her neighborhood and stopped, she then told me a story of how her dog, killed a small kitten and the family was devastated. She found a kitten roaming around the street, picked him up, looked into the heaven and asked, "God help me, find a home for this animal", and she ended up in my yard.

I opened the box and looked inside, there looking up at me was a beautiful little kitten, I picked him up and he was shaking with fear. As I cuddled him he began to purr and my heart sank. Not that I could really use another animal. I told the lady that I already have eleven cats, she looked at me and said, "But god sent me here". That's when I looked up to the heavens and said, "Are you kidding me, when is enough a enough". I try so hard to not believe in things that I don't see or that can't be proven, but things like this make me wonder. Well, I can't pretend to fight fate, because everything happens for a reason. So now I have a new kitten, his name is Heathen. He is a beautiful little man, with a great disposition, now he has a home, even though it's a bit crowded he has found a place.

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A HISTORIC WIN

Written by Captain Mary on Wednesday, November 05, 2008

I never thought I would live to see the day, that prejudice was put aside. The American people for the first time in history voted on the party, we were so afraid of having another Republican in office that color and race did not have an effect on the decisions of the American people.
I also noticed that the voters did not allow any more taxation, I feel sorry for the community colleges, but we are sick of paying for schools, we don't need more taxes, and the people spoke up. Money's collected for schools are going over-seas to pay for the war anyway.
Historical or not, the new presidency has to take on the worst mess I have ever seen. He has to deal with the last administration and state of the economy. With any luck we can end our involvement in the war and keep our noses out of other peoples business. What kind of example our we anyway, we can't manage our own budget and we have the arrogance to tell other countries how to manage theirs. How can anyone learn from a country that has made a mess of everything. People are loosing jobs, income, security, their homes, and the American dream.
I have a glimmer of hope that what the country wanted was change, and that this is the administration that can make this change. This eloquent speaking president is a breathe of fresh air, who speaks to the American public as if we really matter. I am so proud of the American people, this has been the largest voting public in history, and America finally got off their ass to make a change.

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WILL FLORIDA HOLD UP THE ELECTION AGAIN?

Written by Captain Mary on Tuesday, November 04, 2008

So clear in my brain the embarrassment of the Florida Elections commission. I remember as if it were yesterday, how we held up the presidential race, because we can't count. It was not only an embarrassment to the State, but the Nation. But, wait it traveled even further.
I was traveling in a 3rd world country and made the mistake of wearing a sweat shirt, that said: Miami on it. All I know was, that it was cold and I just threw the thing on to stay warm. Not really paying attention to what was written on the front of this big green sweatshirt. I found myself in a village market, people were pointing and staring at me. I didn't think much about it, at first, but then people began to laugh. Surprised by this I went over to see what was so funny, so I too could enjoy the laughter.
A child no more than eight years old, in a third world country, points to my shirt and says, "Corrupt Elections", I was shocked to hear these words come from such a place. I imagine the education in other countries is far better than ours. I couldn't possibly get upset, I began to enjoy the laughter, even though the joke was on me. Perhaps, this country is just a joke to the rest of the world.

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WHO TO VOTE FOR?

Written by Captain Mary on Monday, November 03, 2008

I have pondered this question in my mind, getting ready for the election. As I spoke to friends and family, to get their input. Listening to the debates, reading as much as I could about the candidates platforms. Still, in my mind I can help but think, what I really need to do is vote for the Vice-President.
I know what kind of hate must be igniting around our candidates, and then again, how about old age itself. There has already been attempts on the life of one of our candidates and the other is just old as dirt.
So, I have concluded that, since the survival of the Presidency is in question, then I should select the candidate who has the best Vice-President. Am I being absurd or did someone already think about this?
Whatever you decide, tomorrow is the last day to have your voice heard. Please get out there and vote, mine is already being counted as we speak.
ELECTION DAY TOMORROW

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HALLOWEEN PARTY

Written by Captain Mary on Sunday, November 02, 2008

Me as a Flapper




Kitty as a Classic lady of the Evening

It's been years and years since I went to a Halloween Party, but this year I did it! Not like my best friend, Shelah, was going to let me sit home anyway. She told me if I didn't get a costume she would. It started hours before the event with costume and make-up and keeping the dog from snagging my stockings. Best thing about dressing up, my daughter, Monica, keeps a hardy supply of costumes on hand.




Jesse and Carlo



Dave, Shelah and Father Jeff


It was a grand affair, with lots of people in great costumes, and my friends were awesome. The party was full of pirates, cowboys, immigrants, ghouls and goblins, gangsters and hoodlums, the costumes were great and the music was too. We danced the night away, all the way into daylight saving time.


Jesse and Luke's Grill


Sweet Charlotte

As the liquor flowed our brains turned to mush, but the fun continued. Even though some people had masks on, you could tell they were smiling. Halloween is a fun holiday where we get an opportunity to be something different, play roles and enjoy the gathering of great people.



Father Jeff

Can you find the Puppy?


A festival of fun and fantasy.




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