Week 90 - Rescued Critters Food Drive

Hi Folks,

“Other than the constant looming threat of danger, it’s a beautiful day.”

My friend, Beth sent me this New Yorker Cartoon with a note, “A little desert chuckle.”

I needed that … maybe you do, too.

This week’s donation was 315.2 lbs. of pet food and $65.00 in three checks. In addition, there was a Scooby  and a Bark treat, 1 bag of Greenies, 1 dog harness and 4 boxes of 80 gal. zip bags.

Those boxes hid on the passenger floor board during the photo shoot but once discovered, they at least deserved an insert.

See you Sunday,

Peter

Week 89 - Rescued Critters Food Drive

Hi Folks,

                       We Are the World Now

Since the first week of January, 2020 the world has had a direct effect on our pleasant little neighborhood and right now we are having a direct effect on the world.

Last week Chase Bank presented #SHOW ME YOUR WALK, a Class of 2020 two-hour “commencement event featuring all-star speakers and musical guests.” https://hbcustudent.chase.com/

President Barack Obama gave a calm (I said calm) and reassuring commencement address that was inspirational to all those who heard his thoughts. Suggest you give it a listen. It’s only 7 minutes long. https://www.obama.org/celebrate-2020/?utm_source=crm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Commencement%20Roundup_051720

Our neighbor and Council Member Richard Fimbres wrote an op-ed on Sunday.

“In 2011, while we were still in the Great Recession, … I brought forward a proposal to have the city conduct its primary and general elections using an all vote-by-mail system, for which my colleagues on the council approved.

The city’s vote-by-mail election process has seen increased turnout across the city in each of the wards. People can vote without fear and in the comfort of their own homes.

This election system saves taxpayer money to the tune of $600,000 each election that Wards 3, 5 and 6 are in an election cycle and $1 million each election cycle for the mayor’s election and Wards 1,
2 and 4.

With the city of Tucson election process, the results are counted and tabulated that night, so we are not waiting an additional period of time for the final results.”

This is a wonderful advancement for voters’ rights and it also protects all of us from a killer virus. Yes, Tucson is leading the way for America to Vote-By-Mail. Read the entire op-ed here. https://tucson.com/opinion/local/councilman-fimbres-vote-by-mail-works-just-look-at-tucson/article_dbf913bc-838d-5f2d-b7fc-d9538c33010b.html

All the white stuff on his face, hands, plates and  utensils is simulated Corona Virus

To go from 0 simulated infection to YUCK took 30 minutes. Wait until you see the same stuff on his dinner guests. This is the reason the scientists are imploring folks to take hand washing and social distancing very seriously.

“The video experiment, conducted by the public broadcaster NHK Japan in conjunction with disease specialists, uses black light and a fluorescent substance to simulate how quickly germs can be spread across a variety of surfaces in environments such as restaurant buffets and cruise ships.”

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/15/how-coronavirus-spreads-in-restaurant-video

This week’s donation was 322.2 lbs. of pet food and a $25.00 check. In addition, there were 28 pill bottles, 1 bag of Blue treats, and 1 dog treat.

See you Sunday,

Peter

Week 88 - Rescued Critters Food Drive

Hi Folks,

Finally, a Toy Fit for Man and Beast

Tater made quick work of her new toy while my neighbor and friend, Christina, stood nearby delighted by her puppy’s aggressive antics. Enlarge to fully appreciate the interspecies glee.

This week’s donation was 254.8 lbs. of pet food and $55.00 in two checks. In addition, there were 4  pill bottles and 1 bag of Blue treats.

See you Sunday,

Peter

Week 87 - Rescued Critters Food Drive

Hi Folks,
                          Best Week Ever!

Nearly had to take an aerial shot to capture all the food we donated to PACC this week. Our average cash collection is $143.95. Tallying all special event monies Sunday like paying ahead before leaving on summer vacation, and a rather large friend donation, we collected $291.35 which turned into 564 lbs. of dog and cat food once I checked out of Walmart.

In addition, we had $30 in two checks, 4 pill bottles, 2 boxes of qt. zip lock bags and 1 box of gal. zip lock bags.

See you Sunday,

Peter