Here’s the Rubester !
She is four years old and is from the wonderful folks at
http://www.ncsr-md.org
Northern Chesapeake Sheltie Rescue and especially her Foster Parents, Gerrie and Dave who last week had seven Sheltie’s running around. These are great people. Ruby is wonderful ! We’ve had her a week and she loves being in the shop with us. She’s a little shy about meeting the customers (only when Dad says OK). Now Mom’s got someone to brush again. This is a great little dog!
Ruby loves to run up and down stairs and follow the Dad around everywhere. Loves to play ball in the house, in the store and in the yard.
Thanks for this blessing !
If A Dog Was the Teacher
If a dog was the teacher you would learn stuff like:
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be
pure ecstasy.
When it’s in your best interest, practice obedience.
Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
No matter how often you’re scolded, don’t buy into the guilt thing
and pout…run right back and make friends.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you’re not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently
Hello from the New York Gift Show !
Aug 15
Posted by bernie bear in Happenings & Other Stuff, Trade Show Comments | Comments off
It’s HOT in New York !
Impressions now that I had two days at the show and having just been at the Philadelphia Rosen show is that the show exhibitors and their wares are becoming more and more contemporary in style. The tradition decor in crystal and silver is still there but diminished greatly. As I looked deeper into the show booths, more and more modern pieces from tableware to home decor to accessories. Sunday was a real hassle getting to the show, first there was construction on the Lincoln tunnel approach and the tunnel into the city was only two lanes. There was a race that had traffic tied up out of the tunnel, it took us an hour from the approach until we finally found a open parking garage.
Fewer exhibitors by far, many of our pottery people were not at the show. It’s been a very tough year for small producers of unique hand crafted goods. Many have had to close up. We’re losing a vendor per week. Let’s remember that if these craft people are not supported the choices we’ll have is shopping at Wal-mart or Target for cheap junk.