...New Year Idea for 2012

New Year celebrations are great, and to everyone of my friends I wish for you lots of fun, but please make it a safe one.  NO DRINKING AND DRIVING !!

...new year 2012

Ralphy here .........to extend a New Year 2012 greeting to all.  Resolutions are traditions when it comes to celebrating the New Year.  I get it.  We look back on our lives and contemplate some of things we would like to improve.  Things like losing weight or quitting smoking are excellent resolutions and should be attempted so success might be achieved.  What about making a resolution to just be a better person?  Being more patient and kinder to others would also be a resolution worth pursuing.  Showing compassion for those in need, being empathetic to the struggles of others and giving your time to people because they need your time would also be a wonderful endeavor to strive for.  Resolutions involving human emotional commitments are worthy goals.  Of course they are not the easiest goals to achieve, but the personal rewards are golden.  Think about it.  Hey,  I am just a "mutt", but my insight to humans is pretty darned good.  Oh, by the way...animal rights and their protection all depends on you.  I love humans, won't you love me?.................

...Merry Christmas 2011 from the Giordanos

Ralphy here.....wishing you a wonderful Christmas.  If you would like, sing along with me!!

Bow Wow.....................!

...different "stuff"

Sometimes I experiment with certain photos so get a different look that appeals to me.  I would emphasize ME, because I realize one persons "ah cool!" is another persons "yuk".  So if you happen across these 3 pics, hopefully some of you will say..."ah cool!"
See ya...........jimmy

...I Can't Believe I Allowed This !!!

I get the Christmas holidays, but come on!  Who is this red nose guy and what are antlers anyway?   Yikes!!   I'm still cute?   Right?    Help!

...my presents

Ralphy here..............I have been contemplating lately what sort of Christmas present I might want.  I love my chew toy buddies and treats in the shape of little bones really sets me off.  I am a dog of little needs to make me happy.  After further thought, I think just the company and love of my family is what I want most for Christmas.  Frankly they make me the happiest and to me they are my presents.  Maybe you should look to your loved ones the same way.  It would make this a better world to live in.  Peace.................Ralphy

...the simple things

Got up this morning with a variety of photo opportunities....and I took what I could get.  I knew as the day went on, the snow on the ground and clinging to the branches would disappear...after all, it still is early in the winter.  So I went out in the early morning snow and got some interesting images.  Just regular stuff I suppose, but sometimes the simple things can be interesting too.  Hope you like them.  See ya....jim
p.s.........the snow stopped before I came outside, so in some of the pics I made my own snow for an effect...

...little discoveries

It's December and I noticed this particular flower still in bloom.  The weather has not been particularly  cold, but to find this beauty this late in the year is an interesting find.  It shares with the viewer its own special beauty and the struggle it has to thrive and survive.  Nature is so interesting as to what it has to offer and little discoveries like this are ones to be appreciated.  See ya................jim

...ornamental hang out

As a Christmas ornament, I enjoy the fact of others looking at me with the joy and comfort of the holiday season.  This is where I hang out and hopefully you will smile at me when you see me. 

...best Gift of all

The best Christmas gift you can give anyone is yourself. 

...please do not remove this sign

I was bribed big time to do this photo shoot, so I suppose it wasn't so bad.  I noticed the Merry Christmas sign is in a a very interesting area, but I'm just a dog with no shame.  Thankfully my friends knew better and placed the sign in the "strategic" area so I wouldn't be made fun of.  Bow Wow !!  That is the same as Ha Ha !! if you haven't figured that out. 

...as we move along

Christmas is still 25 days away, but this spruce really is dressed up for the big show.  The fragrance a real tree gives off is irreplaceable and really sets the mood for the holidays.  Ornaments are so interesting because it seem that everyone of them tells a story of memories and days gone by.  Memories, especially good ones, are a pleasure to relive and hopefully we are still creating new and better ones as we move along with our lives.

...getting thru the Winter

Some birds just like to hang around even if it is the beginning of winter in Michigan.  The bird house is abandoned until spring, but hopefully this bird knows how to keep warm.  Surviving the winter for people is a lot different than what this fellow has to go thru.  Let's hope he makes it and is able to catch the warm glow of the spring sun.