Month: August 2016

Video – Bruno – A Home Town Dog

Jeff

Every once in a while a tale appears about a kindred spirit of one sort or another. This is a true story about a dog who had a rough start in life, but had a need for friendship. He was full of wanderlust and was hard to keep home. Although he apparently loved his adopted family, his heart was much bigger than that and he had more to share with everyone.

Every day for more than a decade, Bruno walked four miles to a nearby town where he made regularly scheduled stops and visited with as many people as he could.

Watch the heartwarming video below for more of the details about how Bruno became a home town hero!


If you want to read even more about Bruno, you can visit OddityCentral and read their story: Legendary Dog Has Been Commuting 4 Miles Every Day for the Past 12 Years to Visit Minnesota Town

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STATUS QUOtes — 20160828

Jeff

“What makes us human is an ability to ask questions.” — Jane Goodall

“A scientist is a mimosa when he himself has made a mistake, and a roaring lion when he discovers a mistake of others.” — Albert Einstein

“Toil and pleasure, in their natures opposite, are yet linked together in a kind of necessary connection.” — Livy

“Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is like shoveling the sidewalk before it stops snowing.” — Phyllis Diller

 

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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 65 (Cairns at Lembert Dome)

Jeff

Cairns at Lembert Dome Trail 

A rather usual cairn leading to the Lembert Dome Trail

For those who may not know, cairns are small piles or groupings of rocks intended to lead hikers to the correct trail. There are varying thoughts on their usefulness. The simple cairn above was located at the start of the Lembert Dome Trail. Cairns are often placed in a line showing the direction of the trail.

Pranksters have been known to deliberately place cairns so they lead in an errant direction. Foraging for rocks to add to a pile disrupts the surrounding area and is often frowned upon by those who oversee a park or hiking venue.

There have been a couple of times when I was glad to see a cairn because it verified that I was on the “right track” or prevented me from wandering in the wrong direction.

It is an interesting topic for discussion and I suppose there is fodder for both sides. As I will show in a later post, some cairns are more elaborate than others.

You can read some interesting points about hiking cairns HERE – Cairns 101

 
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STATUS QUOtes — 20160827

Jeff

“Extreme justice is often unjust.” — Jean Racine

“The ordinary acts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest.” — Thomas Moore

“For me it is sufficient to have a corner by my hearth, a book and a friend, and a nap undisturbed by creditors or grief.” — Fernandez de Andrada

“Writing free verse is like playing tennis with the net down.” — Robert Frost

 

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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 64 (Merced River Stone Bridge)

Jeff

Area in back of the Majestic/Ahwahnee HotelA wooded area in back of the former Ahwahnee Hotel now named the Majestic Yosemite Hotel

Nestled in the valley with mountains rising up behind it, the Majestic Yosemite Hotel sits comfortably near the Merced River which has a number of stone bridge crossings. The use of natural materials against the formidable grandeur of Yosemite is a nice accompaniment.

 
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STATUS QUOtes — 20160826

Jeff

“The most profound statements are often said in silence.” — Lynn Johnston

“Let us dedicate ourselves to what the Greeks wrote so many years ago: to tame the savageness of man and make gentle the life of this world.” — Robert Kennedy

“You can’t make a good deal with a bad person.” — Warren Buffet

“Some people change when they see the light, others when they feel the heat.” — Caroline Schoeder

 

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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 63 (Glacier Point-Half Dome)

Jeff

Half Dome from Glacier PointHalf Dome from Glacier Point

I would advise anyone who visits Yosemite National Park to go to Glacier Point. There are numerous viewpoints which, on most days, will be stunning. For those who are more energetic and capable than I am, a hike up to Glacier Point and then back down would be tremendous. It is possible to take one trail up and another one down.

We decided that hiking up and down was more than we cared to do on the day we set up to go to Glacier Point. Fortunately, there is a shuttle bus that leaves from the Valley Lodge area and they offer a one-way fare. We took the bus up and hiked down. I heartily recommend this for those who are so inspired.

Another benefit of taking the shuttle is the “inside information” the bus drivers are able to share about the park’s history and highlights.

IMPORTANT – Purchase your tickets in advance or the shuttle may be sold out. If you know which day you want to visit, purchase tickets a couple of days in advance. The early shuttle tends to sell out quickly.

 
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Video -Mr. Reed’s Welcome to the 4th Grade

Jeff

As a former elementary school principal, I would enthusiastically support the creativity and excitement embodied in Mr. Reed’s “Welcome to the 4th Grade” video. I would be excited to be a student (or parent of a student) in the class of any teacher who puts this much energy and creativity into a welcome video. I wish Dwayne Reed and his students much success.

 

From the YouTube Video Channel:

“Published on Aug 20, 2016

Instead of sending out the boring, old, “Welcome Back” newsletter, Mr. Reed, a first year teacher from Chicago, wrote a rap song for his 4th grade students, and recorded a music video to go along with it! The song and video emphasize the reality that hard work is a must, but that school and learning can certainly be fun!”


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STATUS QUOtes — 20160825

Jeff

“Pearls don’t lie on the seashore. If you want one, you must dive for it.” — Chinese Proverb

“Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality.” — Abraham Lincoln

“Be yourself, but be your best self.” — Unknown

“When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race.” — H.G. Wells

 

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