Welcome to Chaos !!

I still can't believe that George Michael is dead. It is not normal to die that young, yes 53 is young I think. Way too early to die at that age. A lot of speculations to what happened......no matter what it was he died too young.
He was a true talent. And also very kind and generous according to many sources. I think he was amazing.....I don't know why but I have been thinking a lot about his passing and I think it is very sad that he is gone. It feels unreal, I wish it wasn't true. I wonder if he can see and feel how very much loved he was by so many?

I found a new (for me) coffee shop called Sunrise Coffee in Vegas. I like it a lot but I won't go there on a regular basis because it is too far away from me......but super cute place with good latte.





And I really like tip jars like these where you have to make a choice, it makes it fun to tip. They used to do this at Kaladi in Soldotna Alaska too. I have suggested tip jars like these at "my" cafe. When I started the tip jar looked very plain and boring, I definitely spruced it up a bit. I have to take a pic and show you......



Of course I put my dollar into the jar that says Jack would had survived. DUH!
If you have seen Titanic, you KNOW that Jack would had survived if him and Rose would had either shared the raft or took turns somehow. I would had never let my love drown. No way! But I am one of those people that would do anything for the person I love. Then there are those that don't know what love is and only have their own interests in mind. Some of those will regret that one day because true love is hard to find.
It is a grey and rainy day here today, I feel tired, restless and weird. I have some things that I want to get done today. Next on the list is to take Chhaya to the park......it's not raining hard only drizzles.
This was me a few weeks ago, another rainy day and I was at work wearing my rain boots.



Well, I need to get going.

GREAT news that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus has announced that it is closing the curtain after operating for well over a century. FINALLY! They have a number of shows left to do in the next four months and then they are done. Declining ticket sales means that people do not want to support animal cruelty anymore. Pressure from various animal rights organizations on the circus is also a strong factor for the closure. Bravo!
I don't care if humans want to put on shows for other humans as long as it's not coerced but to cage animals and force them to perform for an audience is just cruel. The elephants the circus used have retired since a while now I guess, they are at some sanctuary in Florida where I hope they can live comfortably and peacefully. The rest of the animals will still have to perform for a few more months until the circus is done.
I don't know how any adult with a functioning brain can attend a circus with animals and think it is entertaining? Especially not in these times.
When I was a kid my Mom would smoke in the car with me in it although I absolutely HATED it and felt sick the whole time (I hated car rides because of that), women would smoke when pregnant and a bunch of other things that I hope nobody does nowadays since we seem to become more informed about certain issues as time goes by and we supposedly "evolve". Although there are plenty of examples of idiots everywhere that sadly reproduce. But humans are greedy and only care about themselves, so taking themselves and their snotty whiny brats to a circus to watch animals suffer is something they feel they are entitled to do. BARF.
There are MANY pictures and MUCH information online about how animals in captivity are treated.
In the wild they are hunted and killed for pleasure or for certain body parts and left to rot.
Even household pets are not safe from psychos. How about the scumbag that is accused of sticking his disgusting dick into his pitbull more than 100 times? Some piece of shit in Florida and when I googled it, another scumbag in Florida did the same in his backyard a few years ago and a shocked neighbor called the cops. That scumbag had 8 pitbulls in his possession. Now if you look at these scumbag's mugshots you can just see that they are either inbred or slow, or injured from either fetal alcohol syndrome or a long self inflicted exposure to either alcohol or drugs. I hope they both die, soon. I have zero sympathy for trash like that.
And then some other man (of course) also in Florida thought it would be a good idea to try to rape a pitbull that he tried to grab in a park, in this instance he got his dick and balls torn apart by the dog. That dog should get an award. How come no women are running around in public parks attacking adults, children and animals to try to make their rape fantasies reality?
Have I ever been to a circus? Yes, once as a child and once as an adult (a stupid adult) and shortly after that I started becoming increasingly aware of how we treat animals and started making personal choices in my life that would reflect on my awareness.
I am only hoping to be able to better myself and my choices and make this world a better place even if only by small personal efforts and actions (maybe one day something big) before it is my time to pass on.

Lots of great info on here......



I might have to take a drive out to this place......

Some coffee stuff talk this Friday the 13th evening.....
I am trying this coconut cream & almond milk mixture called Better Half instead of dairy half and half for my at home coffee. It works.



After my last two lattes this month were a disappointment at Bad Owl coffee shop I think I am done with that place......not my side of town anyways.



We use Black Drop coffee at "my" cafe. That is me (taking the pic) making a coffee this morning, well pushing a button, the machine is doing the rest.



And yes.....we did get a Yelp review the other day, I was not working that day but it still makes me happy. The cafe is owned by an amazing girl and I want her place to become a success.
"I am impressed by this Black Drop coffee. Best I ever had. I like the decor and hospitality of the staff. Great place. I will be going back this week."

Speaking of Friday the 13th and scary stuff. I love scary movies and haunted houses so I might entertain myself with a scary movie tonight. It's good I have a buff pitbull to hug at night. A very gassy pitbull this evening, she got a mixture of Whole Foods goodies for dinner. Broccoli was one of the ingredients.
Anyhow......many years ago I would sometimes entertain myself and friends with the Ouija board but one evening after a weird (of many) and scary encounter/meeting/occurance or whatever you want to describe it as I decided never again and I have stuck to that promise. I dabbled in that a few times in the past and I think it is real. Scary real. In Sweden we call it Anden i Glaset and I would make my own Ouija boards.....and use a glass and a candle.
Goodnight! 🙂

Well this beautiful, friendly and sweet dog found a home. We tried locating the owner/s but nobody responded to our attempts so he is now adopted by a couple that recently lost their pitbull.
They love him already and things are going great so far. He is safe and loved. ❤
I don't know how he got lost or what happened to him, all I know is that I heard a dog barking continuously and when I went outside to investigate I found a scared dog that was lost, hungry and thirsty. Things worked out in the end because I was worried for a while, did not want him to end up in any kind of shelter. I am relieved and happy.

This evening I walked up the small mountain (large hill) of Mountain's Edge park. The moon was out and it was very windy. It felt like a challenge trudging uphill against strong wind gusts and I like that.





Driving away from there I was listening to the radio and heard some of Obama's farewell speech. It must be very emotional to step down as President, whether it's after one or two terms. I would had been bawling because I am a SUPER emotional person and I can cry and laugh in the span of 15 seconds. But I really like these snippets...."If you’re tired of arguing with strangers on the Internet, try talking with one of them in real life. If something needs fixing, then lace up your shoes and do some organizing.If you’re disappointed by your elected officials, grab a clip board, get some signatures, and run for office yourself. Show up, dive in, stay at it. Sometimes you’ll win, sometimes you’ll lose."
Well said!
Oh the arguments people sometimes have online, anonymously for the most part because when people hide behind being anonymous they often feel invincible. And many can't stand for their opinions or words in real life. What I can say about myself is that everything I have ever said online (my blog) or even when talking about somebody (sometimes one just has to vent) are all things that I am able to say to somebody's face if I haven't already. I don't make up stories or lies about anyone, I stick to the facts.
So onto my latest food craving, I get cravings once in a while and start eating something on an almost daily basis, like watermelon for example......well, the latest is chicken soup. And I pick out the chicken and give to Chhaya and some of the carrots too. She waits and drools in bed while waiting for her chicken and carrots to cool.
I sleep in dog drool, dog hair and whatever other "germs" she has.....probably no more or less germs than I have and I am perfectly healthy. A healthy dose of germs will only make you stronger I think.



Well.....goodnight to all of you. I got up early and I think I will be going to bed soon.

EDIT .....I had to watch Obama's farewell address before I called it a night. I can't write about political issues without watching it. And I am glad I did. Very eloquent and well spoken but Obama always delivers his speeches, he is intelligent and highly educated. And I LOVE how he loves Michelle and his daughters, it was very touching when he spoke to his wife. Like a REAL man. There is a lot of love in that family. I wish them the best and a great future journey.