Never forget…

How can we be so cruel?

Remembering the losses on this tragic day in 2012. Really, nothing has changed in this country.

And the brave teachers and staff who lost their lives too, protecting the children to the end.

Look at their faces, read their names. If you cry, you are a human with feelings. STOP gun violence!

sad sunday…

In light of another series of recent shootings in the United States, with one receiving the level of attention that I remember RFK received in 1968, I thought it would be a good time to remember these children, their parents, their families, and their teachers. Sandy Hook in 2012 and Uvalde in 2022…

Babies… just babies.
Remember them…
More children. And their teachers.
Just ONE of hundreds killed by hateful people with guns.

I don’t usually post political things, and this isn’t and should never be political. People die in an unregulated society in LOVE with weapons, not humans. Peace, Chris

on this day in 2012

My heart remains forever broken. Please remember the little ones, their teachers and, administrators from that awful day.

They were just babies. I still cry just thinking about how horrible it must have been. The children, the families, and the first responders carry that sorrow forever. If only my country could be brave enough to do something about the proliferation of these types of weapons and to identify those people that need some type of mental health intervention. Never forget.

Sago Palm – Pretty but Deadly

A staple of Florida gardening, the sago palm is a marvel of natural design and engineering – beautiful to see but extremely poisonous. All parts of the plant contain the poison (cycasin) but the seed pods (cones, nuts) are the most deadly to both humans and pets.

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Female sago palm photographed in mid-summer before the seeds are exposed.

About 4 years ago, our cat Pirate had a run in with this plant which is on the property line with our neighbor. He showed signs of having been poisoned and our guess was he possibly chewed on a leaf or seed pod. Fortunately, he’s a strong little Tom and after some intense nursing by us, he pulled through. He’s a wiser old cat now, 15 years old and enjoying life.

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Tough guy Pirate defending his mailbox. He doesn’t quite have the get-up and go to climb the mailbox anymore but it was one of his favorite hangouts when he was younger.

If you have these plants in your landscaping and you have small children or pets please be aware of the danger. For more info, you can check out this site.

Thanks for your visit!

C&C ^.^

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