Poisonous Actions

Animal Abuse is the topic today. I know that the abuse of animals will never truly be stopped. There will always be someone who thinks they are better than the other creatures he shares this Earth with, and he will use his power to take advantage of them. I just wish those people would stop and think, "What if that was me. What if I was abused and neglected by my owner?" I know not many people do think like that. But I do. I truly respect the men and women who spend their lives dedicated to saving innocent animals from such brutal and barbaric people. No creature deserves such humiliation and torment. Everyone and Everything deserves to be loved. 


I did not write this article to whine...merely to inform. We all need to be aware of what occurs next door to us, down the street from us, in the nest town over, across the country and around the world. It was believed that the best way to prevent TB was by understanding the illness and being aware of it. Knowledge really is power. We all have the potential to make a true, lasting difference in this world. Helping others, Helping animals....such acts of caring benefit you, too. 


Many do not understand the seriousness of animal abuse and neglect. It is not only found in animals like cats and dogs. 


*WARNING: The Following Images May Be Deemed As Too Graphic For Some. Viewer Discretion Is Advised.*

















I think Mankind has forgotten that they are not the only beings that feel. I know enough people care about the cause of stopping animal abuse, but not everyone acts. There truly is no time like the present; let's make a difference today. 


*Please understand none of these images are mine. I simply used Google Images. The owners have complete rights.*

The Zodiac Signs

The twelve known zodiac signs include Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. All of these signs have their own interesting and unique characteristics, but you also have to consider the placement of the moon and the other planets when you were born. These are just a few keywords to describe the crazy personalities of these Sun Signs. I highly encourage learning more about your own sign; it really is fun to compare and contrast your traits to the traits of your sign. A birth chart will also be helpful if you are interested in delving further into the exciting and unique world of Astrology. It's also really fun! 

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Energetic, Courageous, Confident, Joyful, and a Hard-Worker. You have a lot of energy, but sometimes you can be quick-tempered and impulsive. 

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Patient, Calm, Reliable, Determined and very sweet. You love security, but you have the potential to be selfish and possessive. 

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Witty, Lively, Smart, Charming and extremely Funny when you want to be. You are usually very talkative, but when hurt or uncomfortable you can be very tense and may possibly shut down.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Emotional, Family-Oriented, fiercely Loyal and Protective of your loved ones. You can be extremely caring and reliable, but you can sometimes be overemotional and clingy. 

Leo (July 23-August 22)

Proud, Bold, Generous and Loving. However, you have the potential to be bossy and tend to stick your nose where it may not belong. 

Virgo (August 23-September 23)

Smart, Modest, Kind, Shy, and Gentle. Sometimes you can be very critical of others and may be overly fussy. 

Libra (September 24-October 23)

Charming, Idealistic, Successful and Fun. On another note, you can be very easily influenced and may turn on those closest to you. 

Scorpio (October 24-November 22)

Intuitive, Creative, Strong, Determined and very Brave. You can be very charming when you want to be, but you may also be jealous and vain.

Sagittarius (November 23-December 21)

Optimistic, Wise, Philosophical, Freedom-Loving, Independent and Straightforward. However, you can also be tactless, unemotional and blinded by your optimism. 

Capricorn (December 22-January 20)

Extremely Patient, Successful, Strong and Funny. You may also be pessimistic, and find it very easy to hold a grudge. 

Aquarius (January 21-February 19)

Humanitarian, Loyal, Friendly and Real. You can sometimes be unpredictable and may close yourself off in tense or difficult situations. 

Pisces (February 20-March 20)

Inventive, Kind, Sweet, and truly Selfless. You can sometimes be very easily persuaded and tend to keep to yourself. 

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For more information on your Sun Sign, you can research it easily on the internet. Here is a link to a very popular and helpful site: http://www.astrology.com/

Some of the Best Books of All Time

Here are a list of some of the Best Books of All Time. I made this list myself, and with my own opinions, I can promise you that every book I write down is a very good one. But keep in mind, these are just a precious few. I'm sure you've read most of them, but I hope you enjoy.

• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Description:  By her borther's graveside, Liesel Meminger's life is changed when she picks up a single object, partially hidden in the snow. It is The Grave Digger's Handbook, left there by accident, and it is her first act of book thievery. So begins a love affair with books and words, as Liesel, with the help of her accordian-playing foster father, learns to read. Soon she is stealing books from Nazi book-burnings, the mayor's wife's library, wherever there are books to be found.
          But these are dangerous times. When Liesel's foster family hides a Jew in their basement, Liesel's world is both opened up and closed down.
          In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time.

Notes: This man's writing is....amazing, undescribable. I have never read another book so intense and descriptive and exciting as this. You will cherish this book for the rest of your life, I promise. It is simply unforgettable. The writing is exquisite, and so are the characters.

• Dear John by Nicholas Sparks

Description: "Dear John," the letter read. And with those two words, a heart was broken and two lives changed forever.
      When Savannah Lynn Curtis comes into his life, John Tyree knows he is ready to turn over a new leaf. An angry rebel, he had enlisted in the army after high school, not knowing what else to do. Then, during a furlough, he meets Savannah, the girl of his dreams. The attraction is mutual and quickly grows into the kind of love that leaves Savannah vowing to wait for John while he finishes his tour of duty. But neither can foresee that 9/11 is about to change the world. Like so many proud men and women, John must choose between love and country. Now, when he finally returns to North Carolina, John will discover how true love can transform us in ways we never could have imagined.

Notes: I know most of you have probably seen the movie already, but the book is absolutely, positively mesmerizing. I don't really know how to describe the emotion this book contains, but Nicholas Sparks once again transformed the meaning of love into something unforgettable. If the movie was amazing, you can only imagine how heart-breakingly amazing the book was. It is a book to be adored for years to come.

• Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls

Description: Billy, Old Dan and Little Ann--a Boy and His Two Dogs....
      A loving threesome, they ranged the dark hills and river bottoms of Cherokee country. Old Dan had the brawn, Little Ann had the brains--and Billy had the will to train them to be the finest hunting team in the valley. Glory and victory were coming to them, but sadness waited too. And close was the strange and wonderful power that's only found...Where The Red Fern Grows.
      An exciting tale of love and adventure you'll never forget.

Notes: Ever since the fifth grade, when our teacher read this story to my class and I, I have loved it. It is so amazing and heart-warming. I think the last statement in the Description says it all.

• Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt

Description: Doomed to--or blessed with--eternal life after drinking from a magic spring, the Tuck family wanders about trying to live as inconspicuosly and comfortably as they can. When ten-year-old Winnie Foster stumbles on their secret, the Tuck's take her home and explain why living forever at one age is less than a blessing than it might seem. Complications arise when Winnie is followed by a stranger who wants to market the spring water for a fortune.

Notes: It is a adorable love story that is beautifully written. You won't find another one like it in all of time.

• The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

Description: According to Ponyboy, there are two kinds of people in this world: Greasers and Socs. A Soc has money, can get away with just about anything, and has an attitudie longer than a limousine. A Greaser, on the other hand, always lives on the outside and needs to watch his back. Ponyboy is Greaser, and he has always been proud of it, even willing to rumble against a gang of Socs for the sake of his fellow Greasers--until one terrible night when his friend Johnny kills a Soc. The murder gets under Ponyboy's skin, causing his bifurcated world to crumble and teacing him that pain feels the same whether you are a Soc or a Greaser.
      This classic, written by S.E. Hinton when she was 16-years-old, is as profound today as it was when it was first published in 1967.

Notes: Probably my favorite book of all time. It is still as amazing as it was back in 1967. I promise you that you will love this book no matter what. The characters are amazing, and so is the plot. The Description doesn't do it justice....It's just too amazing.

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Hope you enjoyed. All the books listed here are very good reads, and I highly recommend them.

Let me know what you thought! :)