From Craig Moritz interview to Candi International

I was interviewing Craig Moritz today and found out that he has 3 dogs.....count 'em...3 dogs! I love dogs!!! Found out one of them is a rescue. OMG...this man has a heart!

He told me about Candi International: http://www.candiinternational.org/

No, it is NOT about candies, the ones you eat.....CANDi... saving the lives of stray cats and dogs through spay, neuter and adoption programs supported by the tourism industry, travelers and pet lovers.

So, thank you Craig! I am doing my part and spreading the news!!

It may be small to you.....

...but, it would make a difference to me!
Ah, Victoria Day weekend...a long weekend for most...a work weekend for me. I rarely see a long weekend, but I have become accustomed to that scenario.

This weekend may have started off on the wrong foot...but, turned out GREAT! So, I didn't get to see Tommy Gilham & The Chill Billy's. Disappointing, but I am sure to see them again! They have a new CD coming out - YAY!

Saturday...well, I was off until 5pm. Turned out to be hot/humid/and Sunny, and I was okay with that! Actually got to help plant some flowers...okay, I really just picked the stones to go into the flower pots, weeded, turned the soil, and chose the spots where to plant the flowers. I didn't actually "plant." Just to be clear!

4:30 rolls around and I head to the station where I will meet our Route 93 winners and travel to Casino Rama with them to see Lonestar [there are perks to working weekends!] Great concert, BTW. New lead looks and sounds great! And, getting to Rama in a Limo [which was upgraded] never hurts, either.

Sunday was an early start as I headed to Lions Head for a remote. Great people, funny and just all around normal folk. I actually very much enjoyed my remote. AND,...best part...I found SHORTS that actually fit me - ladies golf shorts...go figure - So....I bought 2. Oh, come on...I had to. Do you have any idea how difficult it is for me to find nice shorts that fit right?! Let me tell you...it may never happen again...that's how rare it is. Maybe I should be in their commercials?! LOL
Then...heading home, from what started off to be a raining down pour to fabulous new clothing find (from The Cottage)...I decided to take a short cut home. OK...it only cuts a couple of minutes, but, so what?! So, I turn onto 17B and come across a turtle crossing the road. I almost stop to pick him up, but thought twice. Didn't want to be hissed or snapped at...and the little buggers can move quite fast when they want to! Watch out Hare!....further up the road, I see something right in the line of tire tracks. Is that a camera. Oh crap...what do I do?! There goes my 2 minute lead on getting home! I pull over. Yes, it is a very expensive camera! I pick it up, feeling like a thief...looking in the woods for someone to jump out and accuse me! Nope...I safely pick up the camera and pray that there will be some sort of ID inside. Prayers answered, I left a msg to someone somewhere in Toronto. Please check your messages! I don't want to be holding this camera. Super long story short...I got a call from a beautiful lady that said her husband was frantic & upset! I even traveled to Inglis Falls (where they had stopped) and delivered their unharmed baby. *Footnote here: my son had a similar camera stolen from him a couple of years prior...so, I knew that it would be important for this person to get the camera back. My son, to this day, has not ever seen his camera again!
His wife took a pic of us - hopefully not for evidence ;) - and I gave them my business card. And, I left Inglis Falls with a swollen heart. He was so darn happy to get that camera back. :D THIS...this is a small thing in the whole scheme of life...but, to he and I...it was large and meaningful! So, Henry...enjoy that camera and hope the pic finds its way to Country 93!

To top the weekend off - got to watch a fabulous game between my Love..The Owen Sound Attack vs the ST John Sea Dogs (from my province of birth)...ok, so the Sea Dogs bit us in the chomp in Overtime...but, we will be back tomorrow night!!! Beware the Bear, the Attack are here! Go ATTACK, Go! Come on now...chant everybody: Go Attack, Go! Go Attack, Go! http://www.youtube.com/mix1065owensound

My name is Donna and I have a dog...

....ok, so, he isn't really my dog. He might-as-well-be, though! :) First of all, we have the same hair...the breeder said so. Yes, he has wavy dark hair, as well. And, he is a goof-ball,...apparently I am, too - according to the Creative Director at work. Difference is, I don't bite - but, I could. So, don't push me! ;)

To me: he is the cutest thing ever. And, it's a good thing 'cause I'd be tempted to throw him over a bridge and into a lake. Don't worry...not dog abuse...he is a water dag. He'd only swim back to shore and come back to annoy me!

He is a purebred Portuguese Water Dog. His Dad, Black Galaxy - is a champion. (Finn must get his DNA from his Mom ;) ),....and, his Mom is named Sea Breeze. Finn is definitely a combination of both.

He belongs to my friend, but I was in Finn's life right from the start...4.5 months. He is over a year now...just barely...& I love him very much!

So, today is raining, I took him for a walk and he becomes invigorated...he almost bucks like a Bronco...excited and geared up to go. I, on the other hand...look like a drowned rat! I, also...feel like a cat that was just thrown in water. But, like any good Mom...when we get home, I take him out back to play fetch with the ball. Not in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be a "Mom" at 43. But, I love him...and I am happy to be able to share him. :)

I plan on sharing my stories of Finn right here. He is a doll, comedian, companion, and dawg! He makes me laugh on a daily basis ( I will at this time neglect to mention the moments when he pisses me off - like eating my flip-flop or barking in my face or the dirty pinches that leave a bruise.)

My name is Donna, and I have a dog named Finn, who really isn't my dog - I'll just pretend! "Finn...don't chew that stick!" Arf!

Just a Rant

I am sitting here on a Friday night....a little upset, and I know I shouldn't be. Never choose to be the victim. But, sometimes I get so frustrated and just want to be a normal person for once...

I, too, have feelings.

First of all....it takes a lot to throw me over the top...and, I'm clinging to the fence post or rock face with scratches from my fingernails right now! So many little issues - 'cause life isn't always roses and there are complications to hurdle - and, I seem to be running a Full-Fledge Marathon of Hurdles at the moment....

It's like I don't know how to jump track and take a breather...I feel like I am in a boxing ring taking one punch after another. And, reality is...I understand about affirmations and what-not...I must be dreaming this $h*t...'cause I truly believe I deserve better.

And, on that note...I take the time to reflect and show gratitude for the really good things in life: like the special friends I have - which I will not name,...you know who you are, my kids (regardless of the fact that they may be upset with me at any given time), a roof over my head, a job I love, and opportunities presenting themselves ( just waiting for them to bloom now.)

So,...movie producers out there...here is someone just waiting to act :), future lover...I'm ready, beautiful property ( I can move anytime),...and well...my friends have my #! You can always reach me...so...

Someone...please pull me off the track of hurdles...show me to the locker room so that I can shower and relax! :)

Another April Sunday...

Ahhh, spring is here...and, it finally feels like it. I love to hear the birds chirping in the morning [Morning doves & pigeons, on the other hand...can go to H3ll] Today is one of those Mixed-bag-of-tricks kind of days....ok morning turns into major rain and thunder, now blah with the signs of blue skies. Maybe the sun will come out just in time for Dinner/Supper [ironic & piss3r when it does that!] My sons are back home from, I'd say, one of the hardest moments of their lives. Their Grandpa passed away from pancreatic & lung cancer [thankfully no more suffering...it has been a long, yet not long enough, over 3 years.] I know that they need to live their lives...the youngest one soon enough...but, I love having them back. Things feel mostly normal. So, I sit in my sons room, on his laptop, looking out the window - when I am not typing - at the green grass and signs of a promising summer. I have my novel next to me - which I am reading when not typing - James Patterson: Swimsuit. In my odd way...it reminds me of summer. I even placed sunscreen - be still my beating heart says MJ - on my face. I was optimistic on having sunshine today. See, yesterday was beautiful and after work I sat on a deck...actually got red arms. :) Ahhhh, the colors of summer & sunshine! So,...I understand the April showers...they bring May flowers...in time for June jammin' & July tanning....ok, that makes no sense at all. I think I have Spring Fever. What is Spring Fever?! :P Is it May yet?

Concert Season is on the way...

Just recently, I went to the press release of Lucknow Music In The Fields....at Finlayson's Restaurant....delicious food, btw!!!
It was cool to talk to the Media Relations guy and throw some names out there...nice to be asked for my opinion! :)
It occurred to me...I have been oh so busy and Concert Season hasn't really hit yet. Oh boy...I am going to be in big trouble!!! There are so many cool concerts hitting the area. And, all the concerts I'll miss because they are so far away. [Mind You....I'm so used to working concerts, rather than watching.]
So, being curious - my nature - just wondering whom you would like to see in concert this summer?! Tell me!

Hockey

Due to obligations...could not stay at the Hockey game tonight. The Owen Sound Attack are in the playoffs...and OMG....I am excited! Yes, I am been dealing with other issues (over-work & loss of a man whom was like my own DAD)....but, to have the Attack in this position is quite exciting and gives a bit of relief to the sorrow I feel inside.

The Attack & Knights were 2 for 2...and this was Game 5 and the Attack creamed the Knights. I'm a happy girl! :) They won 6 - 0! Just hoping Game 6 can be our win, as well!!!! Go Attack, Go!

Tonight...the Leafs were playing the Senators and they happened to come on top beating them 4 -2. Hmmm...... Maybe I should have bought a lotto ticket?! lol