Julia K Cole

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After Beau's legal team received two hearing dates, we thought Beau had a good chance, but once again the powers that be have pulled a fast one! At Tuesday's Board of Aldermen meeting in Dyersburg, TN Beau was discussed. A city attorney would NOT confirm the ordinance was legal and basically the aldermen were told no one wanted Beau dead. The next day, a motion was filed to vacate the stay of execution by the ci Click Here to Read Entire Story

The Swedish extreme racing team, Peak Performance,    were competing in a 430-mile-race through Ecuador when they took a well deserved break from their grueling feat to eat lunch. Since the team was in the middle of the rain forest, they were wary of any animals who might approach. But the only one who did was a scraggly, mangy stray dog who they affectionately named Arthur. Click HERE to Read Entire Story and View Pictures of the event.

Words to live by throughout the year and your life.    Some sources say that the words below were written on the wall in Mother Teresa's  own room.  In any case, their association with  Mother Teresa  and the  Missionaries of Charity  has made them popular worldwide, expressing as they do, the spirit in which they lived their lives.  They seem to be based on a composition originally by  Kent Keith,  but much of the second half has been re-written in a more spiritual way.   Source:   Prayer Foundation Do It Anyways P eople are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered.   Forgive them anyway. ~*~*~*~               I f you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.   Be kind anyway. ~*~*~*~              I f you ar...

First post for 2015!  I borrowed this article from Pet Meds News ( http://news.petmeds.com/news/ )  Artic blasts are forcing outdoor kitties to seek refuge.     PLEASE Tap the hood!   DON'T BLOW YOUR HORN !   TAP THE HOOD!  Tips from Pet Meds News: Tap the hood, save a cat’s life Outdoor cats face many dangers, and life for stray, homeless or feral cats is even tougher during the cold winter months. In addition to seeking food and water, outdoor cats must also find shelter from the cold. Drawn by the warmth of the engine, cats often seek shelter in and around cars, sometimes even crawling up into the engine compartment as they look for warmth and protection from the wind, rain or snow. If you accidentally start your car unaware of a hidden feline passenger, the cat can be injured or killed from the car’s fan belt or other moving parts. Unless your car is parked in a secure garage that you are certain no cats have access to, take a few e...

Ringing in the New Year is one of the few holiday celebrations that is marked in nearly every country in the world. International New Year’s festivities may look remarkably similar on television, with large crowds of people gathered in central locations in countries around the globe. Though billions watch the Times Square celebration worldwide, many countries have their own traditions when it comes to welcoming the new year.  However, many countries also have their own unique and sometimes offbeat traditions to welcome in the New Year.   Find out where revelers traditionally eat 12 green grapes at midnight, throw furniture out the window, offer white flowers to a goddess, and more.  Below is a list of how people celebrate in nations across the globe. Russia : One New Year’s custom in Russia is to write a wish for the upcoming year on a piece of paper, then to burn the paper and place the ashes in a glass of champagne, which needs to be consumed right before...

  While I have been more than happy to see a few years disappear, 2014 wins the achievement award for reaching the all time highs of lows.    I don't know about you guys, but I am so very glad to see 2014 go!   When asked what was most profound in 2014, the sudden death of Robin Williams immediately comes to mind.  The follow up question was of course Why?  Why, out of all the other celebrities who have died in 2014 and years past, why did Robin Williams' death hit so hard?  Because I could so easily relate.  Not claiming to understand 100% or know anything definite.  No.  I can only say how I feel.  And it is those feelings that allow me a certain understanding to his situation.  I get it.  Doesn't mean I like it.  Cause I don't.  But I do get it.    For me personally, 2014 will be forever remembered as being the year that laughter died.     *~*~*~*~*~*~* There were some things that...