This video is adorable!
It shows just what great dogs shelties really are. They are such good family dogs and so nurturing, they are incredibly intelligent!
Fellow Shelties lovers everywhere will appreciate this 
Sheltie Playing with Baby
When Picasso Was Born, The Midwife Thought He Was Stillborn
Picasso had such a difficult birth and was such a weak baby that when he was born, the midwife thought that he was stillborn so she left him on a table to attend his mother. It was his uncle, a doctor named Don Salvador, that saved him:
‘Doctors at that time,’ he told Antonina Vallentin, ‘used to smoke big cigars, and my uncle was no exception. When he saw me lying there he blew smoke into my face. To this I immediately reacted with a grimace and a bellow of fury’”
Rain and more Rain!
It was so nice yesterday, but today more rain.
I am going to Make $1500 in the next 2 Weeks
My daughter is on a dance team, she is really good. You have to audition to get in. It is also expensive, she has to take many classes and workshops, not to mention competition fees and costumes! I really want to let her audition again but I need to come up with the money for audition camp and catch up everything I am behind on. So I decided I am going to set a goal at $1500 to make in the next 2 weeks. Can I do it? I will have to stay laser focused and super motivated. I also have 2 of my other kids in dance as well, and in order for them to be in the recital in June, I have to beup on payments. The audition is on June 21st as well. So I need to do this, or they will be disapointed relatives and let down children. No pressure, huh? LOL!
The importance of Good Customer Service!
I wrote this in reponse to a blog post I read by Kelly MCCausey.
http://kellymccausey.com/why-i-wont-recommend-verizon-to-anyone-ever/comment-page-1/#comment-41
You just never know who that customer is or might end up being, you could lose a lot of future business by not honing up to a mistake.
Wow, yeah I’ve been there so many times! It drives me nuts because I pride myself in excellent customer service in my own business, and I just can’t fathom how many large companies do not. One time when I first started selling my art online, It was a local Postal Annex store and they had packaged someone’s family photos that were framed into my package and they added a lot of weight to a painting I was sending to a customer of mine. Not only did it cost me in shipping, but it made me look unproffessional to a regular client of mine who thought I had made the mistake, and then these were also meant as Christmas presents I am sure for the person with the photos who had trusted them to be shipped and had paid too. My customer was nice about it and even mailed the photos back to me. I promptly brought them in and showed them their mistake. They said it wasn’t their problem since I had only had it packaged there and not shipped (I went to the post office when I found out how much the Postal Annex going to charge me! Which now I know was because of all the extra weight and the PO charged me a fraction of that price), they would not refund my money or appologize or anything. I asked to see a manager and the guy said “I am the owner”. I was floored. He took the photos from me and said he recognized them and knew the lady since she was a regular customer and assured me he’d get them back to her. When we were outside my husband said he figured the guy probably threw them in the garbage if he was that unwilling to be responsible for a mistake at his store. So sad since I was trying to do the right thing and get them returned and so was my customer. Now I do all my own packaging and shipping through the post office, they never got my business again.
And as most of you know I have shipped tons of my original painting and drawings and thousands of giclee prints all over the US and around the world.
Macgruber
I love stupid humor! But it has to be GOOD stupid
humor, I am a stupid humor coinnessuer after all (is that even possible?)
http://iamrogue.com/movies/macgruber/
I haven’t seen it yet, but I am strangely attracted to the idea of watching it ;D
I should add that my older sister and I were fans of Macguyver in the 80′s too 
Awkward Pet Photos
http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/2009/08/18/lol-cats/comment-page-8/
check this out, you will be traumatized for life, ha, ha!
Is Camping With A Dog A Good Idea?
Anywhere that you go outdoors is completely appropriate for your dog as well, right? While many pet owners believe that as long as they are not going onto someone else’s property or indoors where pets are not welcome, that it is completely appropriate to bring their dog along. While this is not always true, taking your dog camping with you is a great idea for many reasons.
Physical Exercise
Dogs need to stay active just as much as humans do. Right now we are facing an obesity epidemic, not just with the human population but with the domesticated dog population as well. More and more pets are becoming overweight and struggling with many of the same health problems that humans face as a result of carrying too much excess fat stores on their body. The best way to combat this and ensure your dog isn’t one the unlucky who suffer from obesity is to get them outdoors and moving around on a consistent basis.
Camping trips are excellent sources of physical activity because you are outdoors and have access to a wide variety of recreations. You can take your dog on hikes in the nearby woods or for strolls around the camping site. You may also be able to find them a grassy area to just run around or play fetch and Frisbee. If there is a stream or creek on the campgrounds, your dog may enjoy swimming or splashing around on a hot day as well.
Bonding Time
When you get out in the wilderness with your dog, you will bond with them in ways that just can’t happen at home sitting on the couch. Camping offers a lot of uninterrupted time to pet and love on your dog as well as some time to sit and enjoy looking around at the beautiful scenery together.
Of course, all of those physical activities are great for bonding and enjoying one another as well!
Protection
Your dog can also offer an extra source of protection for you and your family. Sleeping outdoors in an area you aren’t completely familiar with and around people who you don’t really know can present some dangers, though you should look into the safety ahead of time. Dogs can alert you to others walking onto your campsite and provide a real sense of protection when it comes time to sack up for the night.
Training Opportunities
If you have a smaller puppy or a dog that is still being trained on skills such as socializing with others, camping is a great opportunity to challenge their new skills and see how much progress they are making. For instance, a dog that is being trained to stay by your side and not chase after birds, squirrels, and other passing creatures and objects will have tons of opportunity to master this skill in an active campground environment!
There are tons of benefits for your dog if you take them along for a camping adventure! They will enjoy just being outdoors and getting some fresh air, but they will cherish the time with you even more. Dogs live for attention and the positive feedback they get from their owners when they do something right. Taking them on a camping trip rather than leaving them behind will do a world of good for your relationship with them, as long as you select a dog-friendly campsite.
Article by Kelly Marshall of Oh My Dog Supplies, check out our selection of large dog beds online.
Pet Article courtesy of http://pet-articles.blogspot.com.
back on eBay!
I have re-opened my eBay store! I am adding prints and other items every day, if you don’t see the breed of dog or animal you are looking for, I probably have it and just haven’t got it up yet, so feel free to poke me or send me a message to put it in my store, you can also leave a comment here
http://stores.ebay.com/Art-Dog-Pop
I can also do Ceramic Coffee Mugs, Cutting Boards, T-Shirts, art tiles, and much, much more with any of my print designs, so just ask if you are interested and I can give you more information and list it for you too.
Have a great day! Thanks!
Kimberly