Teacup Watchdog

The size of a dog does matter.

The worse sound is a tiny teacup pouch screaming at the top of its lungs when anyone or anything gets close to it's territory.

Its a shame that the smallest of dogs, mans best friend, can't be tamed and taught what its role as a teacup size dog is.

Its not to protect the house.  Leave that to real dogs.
Its not to show its teeth to other pets and friends visiting inside the house.  Leave that to cats that get put outside for their poor behavior.
Its not to go running five miles on a leash.  Leave that to dogs that have more than three inch legs.

The purpose of a teacup dog is the same as most teacup in America.  Sit there, no heavy duty work, just decoration.

Teacup dogs belong in a purse, on a lap, or in the fluffy little bed made just for it. 

The reverse is true for the large dogs that envy the teacups.  You can't fit on some one's lap.  You don't have to like other dogs trespassing on your turf.  And, running around the house won't satisfy your need for exercise so get out and take a run on the leash.

Claim your own identity dogs and be the dog you are, not the dog you wish you were.

Apologize in Hell

Being Right is All That Matters--Rule #1

The way to prey on the hearts of others for them to follow your every command is to be right, always (even if you aren't). 

The Small Battles Matter--Rule #2 

Without an everyday reminder, they forget how overwhelmingly correct you always are.  So the saying "pick your battles" isn't relevant when trying to hold the power in a relationship.  Always challenge, never let one rest.  That makes you soft.

Use Apologies Sparingly--Rule #3

Saying you're sorry is far over-rated.  There are formulas to form apologies and people consider it an art (there is also the art of lying--connections?). 

The only time an apology is appropriate is when something happens by accident.  Why would someone be expected to be sorry for something they did on purpose and planned to do?  That would be fake to think someone was sorry for the way they truly are and always will be.  An ingredient to an apology is to promise to try to never do it again, which isn't possible if it was on purpose so why give just a temporary fix?

Apologies from the master politian, Bill Clinton, give examples of how you can buy the trust and respect from a whole country just by presenting them with the correct arrangement of words no matter the real intentions.

To be in control of the power, one must believe in what they are saying is the right and the only way.  If you don't believe you are completely right in your behavior and thoughts, how can you convince anyone else? 

A strong leader is one that leaves no doubt in their judgment.  To hold the power, you must demand the power.  This creates a relationSHIT for half of the party, but go back to Rule #1...Being Right is All That Matters.

Get realistic, be apologetic for the uncontrollables.  For everything else, adjust to them or find someone else you can conform into your apologetic puppet.

Merry to Gay

Coquette-

a woman who flirts lightheartedly with men to win their admiration and affection.

     Today the words are much more harsh and flat.  If the hobby is to flirt, the reputation is a tease.  Meaning of words have changed since the time of the coquette. 

     People have become loose with definitions letting one word mean many different things that may be confusing.

     Slang will always change but staple words shouldn't.  If we start changing the meanings, we start losing the real definition.

Silly are the goddy tawdry maudlin for they shall christgeewhiz bow down before him: bedead old men, priest and prester, babeling a pitterpatternoster: no word is still the word, but, a loafward has become lord. -- Ronald Suffield, "The Tenth Beatitude"

     Suffield is trying to get society to hold on to the meanings of words and not lose them to trendy slang.  Great was the day that we used five dollar words.
     New words are constantly entering the English language, Neologism, through slang and jargon, along with borrowing from other languages.  The word "blog" is a neologism due to advancements in technology.
     Expand the dictionary to a whole library of books if that's what it takes to make a complete thought, but keep the use of antique words that have such richer and deeper meanings.

"Love Is In The Air maybe"

Went to a fancy wedding this weekend and it was obvious they had the $ to spend.  But can we buy happiness?

The phrase "Love is in the air" makes it seem like its this mythical love-bug swarming around to bite you and Cupid is carefully planning as he floats by you choosing your soul mate.

That's just not the case.  Love is real, deep-down feelings backed by commitment.

True dedication to the one in your heart is to crawl over broken glass just to put another piece of ice in your drink (but not letting them, its enough just to know they would for you).

Love is a verb, not a noun, but romance is a totally different creature.

Romance is not just buying a present for the anniversary, its picking flowers by hand and making a reason to make the night special.  No one wants a date on the calender to hold the only special moments and then wait another year for such an occasion- make it an addiction that you love to feed.  Take off the stopwatch keeping count of when you must leave.
Being romantic means making the cheesy sweet dates fun, personal, and unforgettable.

Walking though the woods on a fall evening with the leaves changing right in front of you because time has slowed down so much when a couple is together-that's romance. 

When you are wrapped up into each other that nothing else matters.  It could pour down rain and the night couldn't have been any more perfect. 

Now the thing that makes the romances keel over is not trying.  It should be like a job that you love.  It's work, but so much fun you don't notice you're working.  And the paycheck is having forever with the one you are crazy about.  Plus there are always those hidden promotion bonuses once your love grows from one stage of love to the other.
Show them you care daily.  Turn the heater on even when you're sweating but your loved one is freezing.
Romance is spur of the moment changes in plans and spontaneous mistakes but also the planned out perfect dinner to sweep that one off their feet who would appreciate such effort.  The important thing is to be sincere, in everything.
If anything, romance is effort and appreciating it from one another, but if all else fails; KISS, and kiss often.  Sometimes nature walks, searching for shooting-stars, and simply intimate alone-time is all the romance needed.

Natural Disater My Ass

            An Aluminum plant in Hungary created a “natural catastrophe” in Ajka Tuesday.  That human error was about as natural as the oil spill in the Gulf. 

            Hungary’s toxic red sludge flowed over several towns ruining homes, plant life, animal life, and human lives.  The toxic burned victims though their soaked clothes.  The company should have burned through some more money to prevent this horrible example of human interference with nature from happening.   
            Companies are wrong to treat animal life with such little regard but to not care about human life either will not do.  Companies that deal with potentially hazardous elements need to be held to a higher standard than the rest to prevent so called “natural catastrophes” that really are the result of poor planning, regulating, and caring for the environment.  If they can't do it, get out of business.  The world literally would be a better place without them.

            How dare humans damage the Earth with no reserve?  Who will hold humans to standards to protect the planet?  It can only withstand human inhabitants for so long before breaking.

            Environmental Affairs State Secretary Zoltan Illes tries to be one of the ones holding them responsible.  He showed concern for the people effected by the toxic flood but concern isn’t enough.  Concern won’t bring back the animals effected by the red sludge and oil oil spill.

            If we continue to use and abuse our world, pouring our filth upon it, killing humans and every part of the environment, quality of life for all will lesson.  And we did it to ourselves.

            The toxic red mud flooded towns but only after bursting thought the Ajkai Timfoldgyar Zrt Plant’s containment reservoir.

            If humans cannot find a way to live on this earth without destroying it with their technological advances, we should go back to a time before oil drilling and refining aluminum.  Think about it; having a planet to support life, or aluminum?

            At least Hungary recognized the importance of trying to contain the flood by pouring tons of plaster into nearby rivers to prevent the toxic mud from getting to the Danube River.  This river is a major European waterway that would cause more deaths and damages to the environment.
           But even our fixes are hurting the planet.  We can't do anything right as long as the prevention measures still are held to such low standards.  Get them right business world.  The planet will thank you.

            Illes suspended activity in the plant and ordered the company to repair the damaged reservoir, but the damage is already done.

            The mud mud flood is "a by-product of alumina production. The thick, highly alkaline substance has a caustic effect on the skin. The sludge contains heavy metals, such as lead, and is slightly radioactive."

            So far the death count is four but the injuries grow as the toxin seeps through contaminated skin.  We can never measure the impact the ever too common “natural catastrophes” have on the toll of the earth’s life expectancy.  The gulf is still showing more negative effects from the oil spill.  Hungary is just another part of the world crippled by human negligent and lack of power to control manmade involvement with nature.