Black Cats and Fallen Leaves




This is my absolute favorite picture ever of my cat, Barkley. I took it in November of 2009. 1st day of November, actually. Our yard looked so cool with all the fallen yellow leaves, and I still can't believe she actually looked up and kept looking up so I could take this beauty of a picture!

  Here's a better shot of all the leaves. This is probably my 2nd favorite picture with my cat in it. At our house, the leaves don't hit their peak until the end of October. I'm kinda glad, though. Most people's trees in their yards have already passed their peak a few weeks back and have already raked and bagged the leaves up, while on 103 East Street we're just getting a taste of Autumn's amazing colors. Now, Barkley is getting way up there in age. She's 16 now, and even though 16 is only the beginning of life for humans, it's been a good long life for a cat. She doesn't do too much walking anymore because a few years back, she came home with a terrible limp after being gone for almost 2 days. Not sure how it happened either. It could've been that she got clipped by a car, got in a fight with another animal, or got stuck while climbing a tree. We had to bring the poor thing to the animal hospital and everything. So it was pretty much a miracle that she was actually walking around our backyard! Kudos to Homestead Animal Hospital for taking care of Barkley! If you have pets who may need medical or surgical attention and live in my area, check out their website >>>HERE<<<



I love my backyard. :)

Song of the day: "Raise Your Glass" -from the "Glee Presents: the Warblers" CD

ERW

P.S.- If you want to see that 1st picture and 2 others of mine at a photo fair, then come to Oakwood Christian School on November 18th from 5pm-7pm. There's a talent show that starts at 7pm, if you feel like sticking around :) it's always a hilarious seeing what the students will do. Every time I go, I always laugh.

here's the link if you want to visit the school website...OCS



Categories: animals, Autumn, cats, music, nature, outdoors, pets, photography, song of the day

Hockey players and Fall camping

hey y'all!

Sorry about the huge gap I left you hanging!

Since my last post, I've met some hockey players of the AHL team here in Albany. Don't know if any of you follow hockey or know who Brian Gionta is (he's the Captain on the Montreal Canadiens), but his little brother, Stephen Gionta is on the Albany Devils. What's cool is that Brian started out in the AHL in Albany back when the team was the Albany River Rats, and now his younger brother is getting his shot (no pun intended haha) in Albany. Anyway, I was able to get a picture with Stephen. He's one of my favs on the team this year.

Columbus Day weekend was their first few games of the season. Unfortunately, they lost both, but I'm trying to stay optimistic here. It's only the beginning of the season, right? Plenty of time to improve. :)

That same weekend, myself and my little brother Dave joined my parents up at Paradox Lake in the Adirondacks for some camping. We weren't there long, but we were there long enough to get some good pictures of the colors. It is so beautiful up there right now!

Hope you guys can get out at some point to see the amazing fall colors!

I recommend taking the back roads! :)

ERW

P.S. --- my iPod shuffle is still up for grabs! if you want it or know someone who wants it, click >>>HERE<<< to contact me. :)

Categories: Autumn, camping, Hockey, outdoor activities, outdoors

iPod Shuffle for Love146!

Hey y'all!

Okay, so recently my church, Temple Baptist Church (click on name to go to church website) had Rob Morris as a guest speaker in both services. Man, was it ever convicting! He works with the organization Love146 which strives to end child sex slavery and exploitation. you can check out their website >>>here<<<. Last weekend, there were numerous people from my church that participated in the fundraiser, "Ride, Run, Walk 4 Love". I found out that over $2,000 dollars were raised through those who financially supported the riders, runners, and walkers! Wahoo! :)

Well, sadly, I couldn't participate in the fundraiser because I had to work :(....but just today I thinking how I need to get rid of my iPod shuffle because I never use it anymore since I have a Nano *and* an iPod Touch. Now, I could just sell it on Craigslist or Ebay and keep the money for myself, but I've been feeling so convicted lately about helping out Love146. Even if it'll only be a small dollar amount, it doesn't matter, because *any* amount is significant because it could help save a child from a horrible life.

So I've decided that whoever buys it, that money will go right Love146 -- ALL OF IT.

Price I'm selling it at: $75

And it will include: iPod shuffle with 1 GB of memory, USB charger dock, and three color cases

Please, please, please someone buy this! Your $75 could help save and change a child's life!

Imagine from LOVE146 on Vimeo.

ERW

Categories: church, iPod, Love146