Life's Little Instruction Book, page 2 . . .

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Life's Little Instruction Book, page 1 . . .

Life's Little Instruction Book
511 Reminders for a
Happy and Rewarding Life

I thought it would be fun to scan this entire book, page by page. It's one of my favorites. The author, H. Jackson Brown, Jr. typed these observations and words of counsel for his son to take off to college. The hand-made book quickly circulated and was published in 1991. I often pick up this small volume and it never fails to inspire me. Enjoy.

...To be continued...

Preparations in Washington for Obama's Inauguration . . .

One week and counting. The seating area for the presidential inauguration on the West side of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 12, in Washington, D.C. AFP/ Getty Images / Karen Bleier

An invitation for the Inauguration of Barack Obama is shown on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 12. AP / Susan Walsh

Buttons of Michelle Obama are for sale with US President-elect Barack Obama inauguration memorabilia at the Presidential Inaugural Committee store Jan. 12, in Washington, D.C. AFP/ Getty Images / Jim Watson

See many more images at my new favorite photo news site: The Frame

Bernie Madoff cartoon . . .

I am still in shock that this man is not in jail.

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Why is the English alphabet so boring? . . .

I rest my case.

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'Mutts Like Me' poster from Shepard Fairey promoting shelter adoptions . . .

Mutts Like Me

This poster by Shepard Fairey has earned a permanent spot in the dog section of my sidebar. I made it clickable so that the viewer is redirected to a site with an animal adoption center locator.

Quoted from the website, "Now, Shepard Fairey, the man Time Magazine named 'Icon Maker' of the year, has used his talents to help shelter pets! The artist who made Barack Obama's face an icon through his stickers and posters has now made an icon out of the American mutt, proving that every mutt is truly a masterpiece!"

"Help spread the word on behalf of the millions of furry U.S. pets currently waiting to be adopted!"

This whole movement was started by a line in one of Barack Obama's speeches. I can't wait to see the new First Puppy. It might be two according to news reports.

My own dog Webster came from a shelter as a 9-week-old puppy. He was crouched in the corner of a cage marked "UNWANTED". The rest is history. Tabitha the cat came from a shelter too.

Go out and get your own Best Friend as soon as possible! Download and print the image to help spread the word.

My Favorite List ~ First Pets and their owners . . .

Want to spend some quality time behind your computer screen today? Do you love animals, politics, presidential history, and photography? You are going to love this List of United States Presidential pets found in Wikipedia's article called First Dog. It covers other First Animals too including a hippo.

Enjoy.

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Blue Man Group HD Video || Slow Motion GREAT . . .

Blue Thousand and One from Blue Man Group HD on Vimeo.

Length ~ 1:24
Slow Motion HD Work
Cast: Blue Man Group HD, Zarah Cabanas