Friends in Need are Friends Indeed

Our holiday deed this year was adopting two new pups from Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue [www.txpyrs.org]

Thanks to Susie and Mindee, and all the staff from this unselfish rescue group, for assisting us in bringing these "big boys" home to Poetry [70 lbs. at 8 mo.] They'll soon be patrolling our pastures working tirelessly protecting their goats.

This week's poetry, from Poetry, is introducing you to these gentle and majestic companions, and defenders of family and property... our Quinton and Quigley... happy Thanksgiving to them.

Pharmaceuticals Again Found in U.S. Drinking Water

Drugs taken for pain, infection, high cholesterol, asthma, epilepsy, mental illness and heart problems contaminate drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans, according to a report by the Associated Press National Investigation Team.

A USGS survey revealed a list of compounds including the painkillers acetaminophen and ibuprofen, prescription medicines for cardiac disorders and hypertension, and female sex hormones used in birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy.

Drinking water treatment plants are not designed to remove these pharmaceutical residues, and the AP team uncovered data showing these same chemicals in treated tap water and water supplies in 24 major metropolitan areas.

No worry in the country ... we mix "our Jack" with "our well water".























So add some more ice to your glass and enjoy this week's poetry from Poetry, Texas ...gulp...yummy!

Shorter Days

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We set the clocks back...hate doing that but it comes every year. Also signals first frost and firewood on the hearth. We'll take that trade off.

Dogs are going crazy as the nightlife gets busier with wildlife on the move; the rut is on. Bought new arrows for the crossbow [move over Nuge...DB huntin' hawg the real way.] Already smelling wild stew and deep fried quarters.

Guess you knew the theme for this week's poetry from Poetry, TX. Thanks for stopping by, see you soon.[click the pic]