tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253242854871864122024-03-13T17:16:15.274-04:00Susan Calvert PetsDog and cat lover info and art for the dog and cat lover.Susan Calverthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10037253262907012837noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324285487186412.post-71478921474290933212019-09-01T03:53:00.000-04:002019-09-01T03:53:38.452-04:00New Puppy Welcome<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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I needed a gift bag but the only fancy ones I could find were for Christmas. I managed to locate a plain white bag among the others and had a good time illustrating it. </div>
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I drew on both sides of the bag. My marker, as shown in the below pic, was wearing out. I found a new one and quickly went over the side with the doggy on it that read "Dogs are earth's angels". You know this if you have one... <br />
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We adopt them. They rescue us. "Our hearts are forever connected you see, I adopted you but you rescued me." I wholeheartedly believe this to be true and wish my friend and her family many years of happiness and protection with her beautiful loving angel. xoxoSusan Calverthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10037253262907012837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324285487186412.post-64237431189693578912015-02-14T21:55:00.001-05:002015-02-14T21:55:55.949-05:00Be My ValentineLucy here...<br />
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It's Valentine's Day and mom dressed me up in a fashion-forward candy-heart printed pink scarf. Whee, I'm trending....<br />
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Sending you and yours lovey-dog kisses this Valentine's Day. Woof!Susan Calverthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10037253262907012837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324285487186412.post-73233778379233461912015-01-19T17:19:00.000-05:002015-01-19T17:19:09.826-05:002014 Year-EndLucy and I dismantled and packed away our Christmas decor this past weekend. As always, I cannot help myself in showing you another photo of my girl dressed for the occasion:<br />
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Feels good to have the task completed and our home back to it's usual self. Bet Lucy feels the same. She "loves" wearing accessories and having a photo flash go off in her eyes--NOT!Susan Calverthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10037253262907012837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324285487186412.post-6492257223447491752015-01-12T21:53:00.000-05:002015-01-12T21:53:31.831-05:00Happy 13th Birthday, Lucy!Wow! It's been a while since I posted. Hello, again, my friends and followers!!!<br />
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Many things have changed during the time I've been logged off. Thankfully, some remain the same with my most favorite being that our Lucy is still with us despite living with cancer since 2011. Woo-hoo!<br />
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We celebrated Lucy's 13th birthday in December 2014. (That's 91 in human years.) Here she is on her special day wearing her fab tu-tu while romping through the yard..<br />
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Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to read my blog. It's great to be back.Susan Calverthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10037253262907012837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324285487186412.post-64621082068163274812013-02-05T14:50:00.001-05:002013-02-05T14:50:53.649-05:00RIP, LadyMy friend, David, laid his dog, Lady, to rest last week. It was a sad day for him and his family as they said good-bye to their beloved furry friend of many years.<br />
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<b><u>A Dog's Prayer</u></b> by Beth Norman Harris<br />
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Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.<br />
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not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand
between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly
teach me the things you would have me do.<br />
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Speak to me
often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by
the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting
ear.<br />
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When it is cold and wet, please take me inside...
for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements...
and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet
beside the hearth... though had you no home, I would rather follow you
through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest
home in all the land... for you are my god... and I am your devoted
worshiper.<br />
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Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for
although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I
suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and
play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing
and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.<br />
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And,beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my
health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in
your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal
rest...and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate
was ever safest in your hands.<br />
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I am so sorry for your loss, David. You gave Lady a home and your heart for her lifetime. She will always remember you. "Don't cry because it's over.
Smile because it happened."
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This tshirt and others are available <a href="http://susancalvert.com/petart/catdogtshirts.html" target="_blank">here.</a>Susan Calverthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10037253262907012837noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324285487186412.post-27328604328025073942012-09-12T10:33:00.001-04:002012-09-12T10:33:27.537-04:00Dogs Saying Grace Before MealsEnjoy!<br />
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<br />Susan Calverthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10037253262907012837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324285487186412.post-87498646756759907102012-04-23T17:00:00.000-04:002012-04-23T17:00:02.957-04:00Spotted Animal with Sun Soldered PendantI've been busy in my studio this past week creating soldered pendants. Check this one out:<br />
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I really like the cheerfulness of this pendant with it's bright colors and graphic design. For more details about it, please visit <a href="http://www.susancalvert.com/solderedpendants.html">my website.</a> Thank you for your time.Susan Calverthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10037253262907012837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324285487186412.post-8306570437201808022012-04-10T16:50:00.000-04:002012-04-10T18:57:04.057-04:00Soldered Cat and Dog Pendants, Part 2In <a href="http://susancalvertpets.blogspot.com/2012/04/soldered-cat-and-dog-pendants-part-1.html">my previous post,</a> there was a picture of foiled pieces of cat and dog designs ready for soldering. I completed the soldering and below are some the finished pendants:<br />
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These soldered pendants are now up for "adoption" along with others. They would make a purrfect gift for the pet lover. (Oh and Mom's Day is coming up soon too!)<br />
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For additional details including size and purchasing details, please<a href="http://susancalvert.com/solderedpendants/petpendants.html"> visit my website. </a>Susan Calverthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10037253262907012837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324285487186412.post-50648159084332361102012-04-02T17:57:00.000-04:002012-04-02T17:57:59.448-04:00Soldered Cat and Dog Pendants, Part 1I spent yesterday nipping and foiling china for my next set of soldered jewelry pendants. I'm creating cat and dog designs for pet lovers out there, like myself. Woo-hoo!<br />
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Today, I cleaned my studio from the excess porcelain china shards and slivers. Ugh! What artist likes to clean?<br />
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Now that I've completed my necessary evil, I will move ahead with the good part--soldering. Stay tuned to see the finished pendants...Susan Calverthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10037253262907012837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324285487186412.post-41402022610272833782012-03-01T19:50:00.000-05:002012-03-01T19:50:11.870-05:00Happy Anniversary, Lucy!Exactly one year ago today, our Lucy had surgery to remove a hemangiopericytoma cancer. I'm delighted to report, she is still with us and doing well. Yippee!<br /><br />
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<br />We go for walks and play ball every day. She never misses a food opportunity either. We're hoping for 10 more years together. Go big or go home!Susan Calverthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10037253262907012837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324285487186412.post-73228634357343187012012-02-29T16:00:00.000-05:002012-02-29T16:00:04.457-05:00Pet Adoption Event: Rogers, AR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Susan: Happiness is a really warm puppy. (Oh Lucy, your tummy is so warm and soft on this chilly day--tickle, tickle.)<br />
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Lucy and I paid Bear a visit to say our farewells. It was heartbreaking... She will be missed...<br />
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For Bear's family, I give you:<br />
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<b><u>A Dog's Prayer</u></b> by Beth Norman Harris<br />
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Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.<br />
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Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.<br />
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Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.<br />
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When it is cold and wet, please take me inside... for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements... and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth... though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land... for you are my god... and I am your devoted worshiper.<br />
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Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.<br />
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And, beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest...and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"All Dogs Go To Heaven" handmade tshirt, © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved</td></tr>
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I started creating handmade, one-of-a-kind tee shirts like the one shown upon going through my own pet loss. I truly believe our animal companions go to heaven. See more of my t-shirts on my <a href="http://susancalvert.com/pets/catdogtshirts.html">website</a> or inquire at <a href="mailto:Susan@SusanCalvert.com">Susan@SusanCalvert.com</a> for more info.Susan Calverthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10037253262907012837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324285487186412.post-41187471560703715762012-02-14T22:05:00.000-05:002012-02-14T22:05:58.169-05:00How Do I Love TheeIt's Valentine's Day. For our Lucy with her many pet names such as Lucy Dog, Lovie Dog, Lover Dog, Lil Girl, Sweet Pea, Sweetie, Sweetie Pie and Sugar Plum, it means a new toy. "Arf", she says with delight!<br />
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We gave her a little pink pig with a squeaker in it. Squeak, squeak, squeak--all day and throughout the evening. We are certainly glad she is enjoying it. It's a little thing that means a bunch to her. Keeping her mind stimulated, keeps her out of trouble.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lucy and her new stuffed toy</td></tr>
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This picture of Lucy with her tongue out reminds me of a television commercial from my childhood...<br />
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<b>How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Charms Blow Pop?</b></div>
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<b><b>"How many chews does it take to get the squeaker out of my new toy?"</b></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lucy unstuffing her toy to get the squeaker</td></tr>
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How do I love thee? Let me count thy chews....</div>Susan Calverthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10037253262907012837noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324285487186412.post-47215429310533042062012-02-13T12:58:00.000-05:002012-02-13T12:59:13.677-05:00Dog Wash: Atlanta, GA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pets are innocent beings, each with a spirit of their own. I refer to them as angels that enrich our lives. Many are in need of good homes and I believe there is a special place in heaven for animal lovers who adopt them. Thus, the creation of my cat and dog angel tshirts, like the one shown below, with the saying "Cats will know your name in heaven".<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hand Illustrated Cat Angel Tee Shirt, © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved</td></tr>
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These handmade, one-of-a-kind cat and dog angel t-shirts were inspired from the devastating pain of losing my dogs. Several of my customers experienced the same grief upon the loss of their pet too.<br />
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These shirts are a fun-loving, practical way, to remember the joy from our animal companions. Many pet lovers wear them in public. Others wear them as pajama or exercise tops. And some even put them on their dogs to wear. Woof! Other designs and colors are available for purchase on my <a href="http://www.susancalvert.com/pets/catdogtshirts.html">website</a> too. And if you don't see your size, email me at <a href="mailto:Susan@SusanCalvert.com">Susan@SusanCalvert.com</a>. I usually have extra blanks in stock.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(l-r) "Allergy Season", "Dog Breath", "Poppy Garden", "Joy Ride", © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved</td></tr>
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I haven't posted the above on my website as there are only a few sets available. Three to be exact. I will not be having them reprinted any time soon . Here are the details if you are interested in purchasing them:<br />
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The set, professionally printed, will arrive with 8 cards, 2 of each of the designs shown, along with color-coordinating envelopes in a clear bag tied with a ribbon at the top. The cost is $12 (inc s&h). If you are interested in purchasing a set, please send me an email at <a href="mailto:Susan@SusanCalvert.com">Susan@SusanCalvert.com.</a> I will create a Paypal invoice for payment and they will be on their way.<br />
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My other dog note card set which includes "8 Cups per Day", "Shortstop", "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and "Gimme" from my original paintings as shown below are available for purchase on my <a href="http://www.susancalvert.com/pets/notecards.html">website.</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(l-r) "8 Cups per Day", "Shortstop", "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", "Gimme", © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved</td></tr>
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And, of course, there are cats note cards on my <a href="http://susancalvert.com/pets/notecards.html">website</a> too for cat lovers! And shipping is FREE too!Susan Calverthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10037253262907012837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324285487186412.post-70616820040075817672012-01-24T10:50:00.001-05:002012-01-24T10:50:15.073-05:00Happy 2012 from Lucy dog!Oh my! It's been a long time since I wrote. Sorry for the delay. I've been creating lots of new art in my <a href="http://www.susancalvert.com/">Imaginary Friends</a> series...<br />
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Our beloved, Lucy, is still with us, post cancer, and doing well. YIPPEE! She enjoyed the holidays, driving me crazy over her gifts. Here's how...<br />
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You see, prior to her receiving a new "baby" (the word she knows for stuffed toys) or ball, I wash them in the washing machine to get the gunk off of them. It's a two-person job getting toys past her and into the wash machine. Usually, Steve entertains her while I load up the washer. Same holds true for drying. She has to be kept out of the laundry room while I put them up or in the dryer. Otherwise, she camps out next to the dryer until I open it. Upon opening it, she practically jumps in to retrieve her toys. Does this sound familiar to you?<br />
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Here is a picture Lucy's Christmas babies and balls that I placed on top of our hanging clothes rack to dry. Lucy went bonkers the few days prior to Christmas. She could smell them and was practically living in the laundry room the entire time.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lucy's Babies & Balls</td></tr>
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On the eve of Christmas Eve, I wrapped her toys in tissue paper while she was sleeping. The balls were wrapped separately from her babies. <br />
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I placed her gifts around the fireplace and, again, Lucy went bonkers. Her nose got the best of her. She could not contain herself and dove in grabbing her gift. She ripped the tissue paper and there they were, her favorites--tennis balls. She had a chewing frenzy for a while. Then we played fetch with them.<br />
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Christmas Day arrived and she opened up her other gift containing her stuffed babies. Here she is playing with them. (We saved the pig in the middle in the above picture for her as a gift for New Year's Day. She gets a new toy on most holidays to keep her stimulated.)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lucy playing with her babies</td></tr>
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Lucy and I wish to thank all of our readers who follow our blog and post comments. My New Year's resolutions is to write more this year. Happy 2012!Susan Calverthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10037253262907012837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324285487186412.post-65012476918978334222011-10-31T14:01:00.000-04:002011-10-31T14:03:14.796-04:00Happy Howl-o-weenHOwl, hoWL! Happy Howl-o-ween to all, says Lucy!<br />
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PS: Mommy cleaned up my poopie in the yard for you Trick or Treaters. Come one, come all!Susan Calverthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10037253262907012837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324285487186412.post-58512653066094978412011-10-06T16:15:00.000-04:002011-10-06T16:16:54.744-04:00Pet Halloween Costume Photo Shout-OutIf you are getting your pet ready for Halloween, snap a photo and email it to me at <a href="mailto:Susan@SusanCalvert.com">Susan@SusanCalvert.com</a>. Include a small caption (pet's name, title of costume, etc.) and I'll post it on this blog. It will be great fun to see your fur baby in costume.<br />
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If you have more than one pet, "Cool bananas!", as I always say. The more the merrier!<br />
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<br />Susan Calverthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10037253262907012837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324285487186412.post-82631181652220320582011-09-07T11:21:00.000-04:002011-09-07T11:21:42.922-04:00LOLIn our home, "LOL" means "Lots of Licks" (in dog talk). And here's my girl, Lucy, doing just that. Well, okay, she paused for a second to take this picture but only for a second!<br />
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Lucy is our "pre-wash" dishwasher. It is her special treat after dinner to clean the dishes. It gives her a job and stimulates her sense of smell.<br />
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For years, this practice of my giving her the dishes grossed my husband out. Now he realizes it is truly something special that she loves and is the wrong bone to pick. Who else lets their pooch clean the dishes? LOL!Susan Calverthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10037253262907012837noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324285487186412.post-20968557647586837172011-08-06T13:25:00.000-04:002012-02-03T11:39:33.461-05:00I Love LucyToday marks the 100th birthday of the late Lucille Ball from the I Love Lucy show. I have fond memories of watching the show while growing up.<br />
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Google paid special tribute to Lucy on their home page today with their art; an old time television playing a partial episode of the show. I tried copying it to place within this post. Am hoping it works upon publishing this post. Suggestions welcome if it didn't!!!<br />
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In the Spring of 2001, the I Love Lucy postage stamp arrived on the market. I remember vividly standing in line at the post office excited to see the latest stamp designs. At the same time, we were searching for a name for our puppy we rescued from the shelter. Upon seeing the stamp and being very much in love with our new bundle of joy, I promptly named our fur baby, <b>Lucy.</b> Lucy Sophia Calvert, to be exact.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lucy wearing a hand soldered heart (like the one from the I Love Lucy show) pendant that I made.<br />
The pendant shown sold last year. I'm sure this pic helped me get the sale. LOL!</td></tr>
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Additional funky soldered jewelry designs can be purchased on <a href="http://susancalvert.com">my website.</a><br />
<br />Susan Calverthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10037253262907012837noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324285487186412.post-49041535912114350062011-07-27T20:52:00.000-04:002011-07-27T20:52:37.584-04:0010 Facts about Dogs<ol>
<li>It is estimated 1 million U.S. dogs are named as the primary beneficiaries in their owner's will.</li>
<li>All dogs across all breeds are descendants of wolves; dogs and wolves are technically the same species.</li>
<li>Many canine foot disorders are the result of untrimmed nails.</li>
<li>Dogs can find the source of a noise in 6/100ths of a second. They use the swiveling motion of their ears like radar dishes.</li>
<li>Dogs have three eyelids – the upper lid, the lower lid, and a third lid called a nictitating membrane (also known as a 'haw') that helps keep the eye moist and provides protection.</li>
<li>The oldest dog on record was an Australian cattle dog, Bluey. Bluey lived over 29 years.</li>
<li>The grief suffered when a pet dog dies is often the same intensity of grief felt when a human friend or family member dies.</li>
<li>There are over 700 types of purebred dogs.</li>
<li>Dogs do not have an appendix.</li>
<li>Dogs keen sense of smell allows them to locate dead bodies under water, termites, natural gas buried deep in the earth and even human cancers.</li>
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(Source: <a href="http://www.drkarenbecker.com/">Karen Becker, DVM</a>)<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-094hMg6XBJ0/TicDGlrhc1I/AAAAAAAAAsg/HE5aSN4vLgU/s1600/Catching%2527rays500dpi.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-094hMg6XBJ0/TicDGlrhc1I/AAAAAAAAAsg/HE5aSN4vLgU/s320/Catching%2527rays500dpi.JPG" width="228" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Catching 'rays, © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved</td></tr>
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The above image, Catching 'rays, is available for sale on my website as an <a href="http://susancalvert.com/pets/dogpaintings.html">original painting,</a> <a href="http://susancalvert.com/pets/prints.html">print</a> and <a href="http://susancalvert.com/pets/magnets.html">magnet.</a><br />
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Here is the original painting in a gallery setting:<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gX0jDbtp4TQ/TicMjC2kr8I/AAAAAAAAAsk/t4SlGsu-ILU/s1600/Sandy+Springs+Lib+Aug+05+%25237.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gX0jDbtp4TQ/TicMjC2kr8I/AAAAAAAAAsk/t4SlGsu-ILU/s640/Sandy+Springs+Lib+Aug+05+%25237.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(left - right) Flea Bag, Catching 'rays, Reigning Cats and Dogs, © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved<br />
(White streaks in the picture are reflections from fluorescent lights.)</td></tr>
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