Even now when I come shining through...

Some people just should not have pets.

There is a family down the street, awesome people.. but they refuse to get their cats fixed. These are all stray cats that they've adopted.. which is great, but they don't get them fixed! I know that it can get expensive, but there are a lot of places that spay/neuter for fairly cheap.. heck there is even a feral cat place that will give you the trap, you bring the cat in to them with the trap, they fix the cat and give it a vet check and shots, give the cat back to you and you release it where you caught it.. and they do this for free or a small donation. I HATE when people keep contributing to the problem.. you only have to go to any shelter to see that there is an overpopulation problem!

The family across the street are nice enough people.. but they let their dogs run loose. Our area is zoned a "free range". The dogs can run loose, but people can also kill the dog if it comes on their property. These dogs run in the street after cars, have gotten in fights with dogs people are walking on leashes, etc. Another neighbor has already taken a shot at them. It's sad.. these dogs may get killed, maimed, hurt because their owners are to stupid to build a fence or keep them chained.

I won't even go into the cats and dogs that are eaten by the coyotes. People just leave their animals out to fend for themselves and they get eaten. It's rather sickening.. ever hear a dog scream when it's being eaten? Not a sound you're likely to forget.

Pets are a responsibility.. they can't go to the cupboard to get their own food or turn on the faucet to get their own water. They can't build their own protection and make sure they're safe at night. It's not fair to them when people get them and don't take care of them. Pets aren't disposable.. if you're not willing to take care of them 100%, DON'T GET THEM! And if you're not willing to learn how to care for them.. DON'T GET THEM!

I hate seeing animals suffer due to stupidity.


On to other subjects..

I can't stand when men say there are no good women out there and women say there are no good men out there. Open your eyes people! Quit looking for someone who looks like a model and get realistic... and no that doesn't mean date a troll.

Most the good men and women have been hurt by a bad ending to a relationship that they don't want to put their heart out there, you've got to work at it. But there are plenty of good men and women out there who just need the right person to come along. It takes time and patience to bring them around.


Trying to get organized for the upcoming trips. I've narrowed down the places I want to see in Chicago to nine places and things:
#1. Cancer survivor garden

#2. Architecture tour

#3. Chicago History Museum

#4. Museum of Science and Industry

#5. Shedd Aquarium

#6. The Field Museum

#7. The Adler Planetarium

#8. Museum of Contemporary Art

#9. Chicago Botanic Gardens


I've got to get people figured out next.. lots of people, little time.. have to figure out if I want to try and fit them all in this trip or make some wait until the next trip.

San Diego should be easy enough.. I'd love to see the Zoo, Oldtown, and the beach while I'm there. The people will be easier to figure out too.

Alright.. I'm going to quit for now, this may get way to wordy.