[The word balance] seems to speak as much to being stuck and immovable, as much as to harmony. There is also the sense of unbalancing that must take place in order to push a person into a new and larger set of circumstances. — English poet and philosopher David Whyte It's been a hell of … Continue reading With little to say, I find some small refuge in the words of others.
Author: YesBiscuit
Skeptic. Believer. eiderdown@yesbiscuit.com
Mental Health Break: Poetry
WILD GEESE You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees For a hundred miles through the desert, repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves. Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine. Meanwhile the world … Continue reading Mental Health Break: Poetry
Weekend Jade
Open Thread
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I’m Going to Stop You Right There
As most pet owners know, end of life decisions are heartbreaking. When a beloved family member has been diagnosed as medically hopeless by a veterinarian or even when suffering is evident, it is not uncommon to hold onto hope. Maybe tomorrow will be better, maybe she could feel well enough to go for one last … Continue reading I’m Going to Stop You Right There
Treats on the Internets
Texas - A former Bastrop County Animal Shelter employee who says she was fired from her job two months after bringing shelter pet abuse concerns to the county will have her whistleblower protection lawsuit heard in court. The county had tried to get the case dismissed but was unsuccessful. A dog in Detroit who was … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Weekend Jade
Open Thread
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Distraction Day
It's Distraction Day on the blog. Distractions needed. Post whatever good things ya got in the comments. I will be adding to this post throughout the day. For starters, this Vine: https://vine.co/v/O3l3rI5I0YX/embed/simple *** Via Twitter: *** Snooty the 68 year old manatee, via LiveScience: *** Rena sent me this clip on Twitter. Watch when you … Continue reading Distraction Day
Workers at CA Shelter Allege Neglect Causing Animal Injury and Death
The non-profit Peninsula Humane Society is contracted by San Mateo Co in California for animal control. Sixteen PHS employees held a press conference in the shelter's parking lot this week. The workers allege that sub-standard conditions, understaffing and neglect have led to the injury and death of several animals at the facility. ACO Dylin Skiles … Continue reading Workers at CA Shelter Allege Neglect Causing Animal Injury and Death
