Phoneography and Non-SLR Digital Devices Photo Challenge: Macro

It’s the second week of the month which means MACRO at Lens and Pens by Sally. I was checking out last week at the grocery store when I just happened to notice these roses at the checkout. Some were in better shape than others but I did love the colors!

 

 

 

Weekly Photo Challenge: Relic

From the Daily Post:  Share a photo of what “relic” means to you — it could be your still-running 1979 Honda Accord Hatchback, an historic building in your town, or an old, rusted farm implement poking up through the long grass in a field.

 

 

Thursday’s Special: Sparkles

Paula at Lost in Translation says: This is not a challenge; and there are no rules. I will not be giving you themes, but I am inviting you to share with me what inspires you, and makes you happy.  Taken with my iPhone5.

 

 

 

 

Phoneography and Non-SLR Digital Devices Photo Challenge: Nature and Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 47

I’m doing a double-header today!  Be sure to check out these two blogs and all of the varied and interesting contributions!

This week at Sally’s Lens and Pens, it’s Nature Monday.  So I have examples of fowl and flora!

Debbie at Travel with Intent is offering her latest Look Up, Look Down Challenge. From my photos below, it’s obvious I was doing quite a bit of looking down!

Since none of my bird/waterfowl pictures taken at the beach last week came out, the feather was as close I got!

 

Going out into the backyard with my dogs, this leaf configuration just happened to catch my eye!

 

 

One Word Photo Challenge: Silver

This week’s One Word Photo Challenge is the color SILVER!

 

 

 

A bonus photo for Silver…

Travel Theme: Twist

From Ailsa at Where’s my backpack? comes this week’s theme.  Here’s my twist on this theme!

 

Twisted Pine

 

 

 

Selenite

 

ASPCA Fourth of July Safety Tips

Enjoy the music at the end! 

Fourth of July Safety Tips

For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth of July with good friends and family—including the four-legged members of the household. While it may seem like a great idea to reward Rover with scraps from the grill and bring him along to watch fireworks, in reality some festive foods and products can be potentially hazardous to your pets. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center offers the following tips:

• Never leave alcoholic drinks unattended where pets can reach them. Alcoholic beverages have the potential to poison pets. If ingested, the animal could become very intoxicated and weak, severely depressed or could go into a coma. Death from respiratory failure is also a possibility in severe cases.
• Do not apply any sunscreen or insect repellent product to your pet that is not labeled specifically for use on animals. Ingestion of sunscreen products can result in drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst and lethargy. The misuse of insect repellent that contains DEET can lead to neurological problems.
• Always keep matches and lighter fluid out of your pets’ reach. Certain types of matches contain chlorates, which could potentially damage blood cells and result in difficulty breathing—or even kidney disease in severe cases. Lighter fluid can be irritating to skin, and if ingested can produce gastrointestinal irritation and central nervous system depression. If lighter fluid is inhaled, aspiration pneumonia and breathing problems could develop.
• Keep your pets on their normal diet. Any change, even for one meal, can give your pets severe indigestion and diarrhea. This is particularly true for older animals who have more delicate digestive systems and nutritional requirements. And keep in mind that foods such as onions, chocolate, coffee, avocado, grapes & raisins, salt and yeast dough can all be potentially toxic to companion animals.
• Do not put glow jewelry on your pets, or allow them to play with it. While the luminescent substance contained in these products is not highly toxic, excessive drooling and gastrointestinal irritation could still result from ingestions, and intestinal blockage could occur from swallowing large pieces of the plastic containers.
• Keep citronella candles, insect coils and oil products out of reach. Ingestions can produce stomach irritation and possibly even central nervous system depression. If inhaled, the oils could cause aspiration pneumonia in pets.
• Never use fireworks around pets! While exposure to lit fireworks can potentially result in severe burns and/or trauma to the face and paws of curious pets, even unused fireworks can pose a danger. Many types contain potentially toxic substances, including potassium nitrate, arsenic and other heavy metals.
• Loud, crowded fireworks displays are no fun for pets, so please resist the urge to take them to Independence Day festivities. Instead, keep your little guys safe from the noise in a quiet, sheltered and escape-proof area at home.

Source URL: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/fourth-july-safety-tips

Remember our beloved pets and watch over them!  Now, get out there and enjoy this glorious holiday celebrating this great country and our hard-won freedoms!  Never forget why we celebrate this day.  Have a blessed and safe holiday weekend!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

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