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Dec. 29th, 2010 @ 09:59 pm Christmas was not as joyous as we would have liked.
Current Mood: sadsad
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I posted the following on Facebook as well. I figured the more eyes see it, the better chance I have of someone hearing my plea.

Sadly, due to a biting incident that occurred back in April, my beloved dog, Howie, will be in need of a loving home within the next few weeks. Due to homeowner insurance stipulations and a lack of reputable insurance companies that can cover us, our homeowners insurance company gave us 30 days to re-home him. If there is any chance for us to keep him, we will, so if anyone knows of any solution to this heartbreaking problem, I would greatly appreciate it. For now, I must get the word out on Howie, in case things don't work out for us.

Here is Howie's history:

He is an approx. 4 year old neutered pitbull mix. He is up to date on all his vaccines and is microchipped. He does have anxiety issues, but once he is comfortable in a home, he is much calmer. He likes to chase kitties, but he has lived with them ever since I had him and does well with them. Although he has lived with a chihuahua in the past, he does not do well with other dogs. He is nervous around strangers and is protective of his people and home. I would not have him around children and would keep him leashed, muzzled or in a separate room when people he does not know come over. He would need to be leashed walked at all times, due to this incident and the fact that he likes to run off at the site of a bunny or squirrel. Anyone can see pics of him in my albums.

Again, if ANYONE knows of anyway we could keep him, please let us know - he is our boy and would hate to lose him. :(
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Howie
Sep. 23rd, 2010 @ 11:30 pm Writer's Block: You and me and baby makes three
Current Mood: irritatedirritated

Do you think having children is a fundamental human right? Should there should be any restrictions?

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Just because you can, doesn't mean you should... so many people out there should NOT be parents... abusers, molesters, bigoted hatemongers. There are so many kids out there that are not taken care of like they should... there should just be more thought and discussion into making and raising a child than what there is already.
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phoenix1
Sep. 23rd, 2010 @ 11:20 pm Equinox
Current Mood: thoughtfulthoughtful
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With the coming of autumn, I feel a need to clean house... both physically and mentally. Fall has always been my favorite of the four seasons, and with every season there is a sort of birth - and death - of a part of myself. Being able to purge away old ties and let go of past encounters, be it through life or death, is cleansing in a way... and fills me with the greatest sense of gratitude for all that I have. At thirty-seven, I have a lot to be thankful for... and with Thanksgiving around the corner, I think my mind is already tallying all of my life's rewards. Halloween is half way down the block, so with the people and pets that have touched my life that have now passed on, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to know them - and they will live forever in my heart.
Although the shorter days are my least favorite part of the season, I love the chill in the air... the way the trees blush at the whisper of winter... the smell of apple cider and the sight of pumpkins in people's yards... the fuzzy socks, warm pj's and flannel sheets that keep us warm at night. I love it. Autumn is the first season I experienced in this world... and it is my favorite.
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phoenix1
Mar. 17th, 2010 @ 04:49 am Sekhmet (2005-2010)
Current Mood: sadsad
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Earlier this evening, I took in both my cats, Nibo & Sekhmet to work so I could test them for FeLV and FIV. Nibo came up negative. Sekhmet, on the other hand came up positive for FIV. I was devastated. I knew her escapes to the outside world would get her in trouble, but I was more concerned about the tick related fatal disease, cytaux, not FIV. Although many cats can live long lives with FIV and if they were ever vaccinated, can show false positives, Sekhmet had so many other signs of having FIV not to be certain the test was positive. What I thought were flea allergies were just a horrible immunity that caused her skin to barely heal from the flea bites... that and her recurring bladder infections were also a sign. Due to all of this, and I would not want any other cat exposed to the possibility of getting FIV, I decided to put her to sleep. I have never had to put my own animal down... some died in my arms, others died while not in my presence, but she was the first that I had to make the decision to end her life. As she sat in my lap, lively and purring, I spent the last moments of her life holding her. I felt her go limp in my arms as she left this world... I hope her spirit is at ease now that she has left the immune deficient body behind.
Sekhmet, you were the sweetest girl kitty I have ever known. I will miss you.
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sad batman
Nov. 21st, 2009 @ 01:25 am Me love me some coffeeeeeeee
Current Location: Harry Potter room
Current Mood: hyperhyper
Maybe two cups at 11pm was not a good idea, since now I am a bit wired... although I am sure that if I lay my ass down in bed, I would sleep... but I have way too much buzzing around in my head!

*Get some my fake turkey and treats at Whole Foods (insert angel voices here) and spend way too much money - check.

*Get some songs from a co-worker for part of my son's Christmas gift - check.

*Get some more reading done on the next book in my pile-o-books - check.

*Balance my checkbook - check.

Now I contemplate on reading more, writing a friend's birthday card, starting on Christmas cards, writing in my handwritten journal, and planning my week all the while listening to music. Decisions, decisions..... BUUUUUUUUUUUUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.....
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Coffee Foamy
Nov. 19th, 2009 @ 11:34 am Currents
Current Mood: pensivepensive
So I noticed that the suspect involved in the murder of the gay teen in Puerto Rico was charged with murder. I look forward to seeing him fry. I am usually a pacifist, but when your excuse to killing someone by beheading, dismembering and burning the body is that you had a PTSD episode due to some experience in a jail, you are a time bomb waiting to explode again, a danger to everyone and you don't deserve to be a member of society. I understand PTSD, and some of the actions people do dealing with it, but murder is not the way to deal with your own internalized homophobia. I am interested to see how the new hate crime laws deal with this case.

So last night, I talked to my son's mom and she mentioned that she had a sixth sense feeling that she would not live a long life. She has had some health issues and wanted to know if I would be ready to take my son if anything were to happen to her. Legally I have no rights to the boy, so I fear a custodial issue may arise. Also, he has learning disabilities and has been diagnosed with a few things, one being Asperger's. He is nearing adulthood and I am not sure how able he will be to support himself. Hopefully nothing will happen and she will live a long life, but with anything, it is always good to be prepared.
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phoenix1
Nov. 19th, 2009 @ 11:14 am Writer's Block: First Things First
Current Mood: calmcalm

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Check my e-mail... then on to Crackbook.
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kitty anime
Jul. 2nd, 2009 @ 01:12 pm Pre-work workout
Current Mood: calmcalm
Elliptical = 1 hour = 5.0 miles.
Abs.
Wrist curls = 2 sets of 20 at 30#, 1 set of 20 at 35#.
Overhead tricep extension = 2 sets of 20 at 30#, 1 set of 20 at 35#.
Bicep curls with dumbbells = 2 sets of 20 at 20#, 1 set of 10 at 25#, 1 set of 3 at 30#.
Low to high woodchoppers = 1 set of 10 at 30#.
Walk/jog at the park = 1 mile.
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Hefty Smurf
Jul. 1st, 2009 @ 12:20 pm Goals, goals, goals
Current Mood: happyhappy
Elliptical = 1 hour = 5.0 miles.
Abs.
Rear deltoid laterals = 3 sets of 20 - 2 at 45# and 1 at 50#.
Pull ups = 1 set of 5.
Chest press = 3 sets of 2 at 90#, 105#, 120# and 1 set of 10 at 127.5# - WOOT!
Shoulder press with dumbbells = 3 sets of 20 at 20#.
Then went to the park and walked/jogged for a mile.
So I am still working on my pull ups and slowly trying to increase the weight for the chest press... I would like to be able to chest press my own body weight - just need another 12 or so pounds to reach that goal!
The other day I was doing laundry and noticed a pair of size 30 waist shorts belonging to Saxon... I tried them on and they FIT! @_@ And not too snug either, I could still breathe in them! woah.
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Hefty Smurf
Jun. 30th, 2009 @ 02:08 pm workin' it
Current Mood: calmcalm
Elliptical = 1 hour = 5.0 miles.
Abs.
Tricep extensions = 3 sets of 20 at 70#, 80#, 90#.
Grip machine = 3 sets of 20 at 55#, 65#, 70#.
Overhead tricep extensions with curl bar = 3 sets of 20 at 20#.
Bicep curl on standing preacher stand = 3 sets of 20 at 20#, 25#, 30#.
Walked a mile at the park... then enjoyed a tasty fresh fruit salad while I read under the shade of a tree... soaking up the gorgeous day.

I came home and cleaned out the nasty ass fridge... gotta love a clean fridge!
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Hefty Smurf