I read with great interest that Michael Vick was seen drinking a vodka and pineapple juice in a bar near the airport right after his very first practice as an Eagle. This, despite conditions set forth in both his reinstatement to the NFL and in his parole about "prohibitions regarding drug and alcohol use." Just what are those "prohibitions?" Both the NFL and the Eagles have stated that Vick's actions did not constitute any violation. So assuming they are correct, what is Vick really trying to tell us?
His mentor, Tony Dungee, reportedly gave him a scolding over the incident. Perhaps Mr. Vick didn't violate the terms of his reinstatement but he certainly has violated the spirit. If the man is truly reformed, as his supporters keep trying to convince the rest of us, why does he feel the need to take things to the very limit. Because he wants to stick it in our face. He's Michael Vick and he hasn't changed. First it's drinking in public. What's next? Anything as long as Mr. Vick believes he won't get caught and if he does get caught, he'll get still one more "second chance." It's really just a matter of time until his behavior puts him, once again, over the edge.
What really fascinates me about this whole story is the almost non-existent coverage given to the incident by the Philadelphia press. I've been following the papers on a daily basis for Vick updates and only learned of this when a friend mentioned it to me on Sunday. Yesterday I was able to find only a few obscure news reports online. I guess Eagles management doesn't want the world to know what their very own dog killer is up to!
A neighbor of mine asked me the other day if any of my dogs were going to have puppies soon. I told him not likely, as they are males! He told me he wanted to get a little dog for his daughters, the smaller the better. Of course, I took the opportunity to tell him about puppy mill puppies and irresponsible breeders and how adoption is truly the way to go. I let him know that I work with two rescue groups and would get in touch as soon as a dog comes in that would be a perfect fit for his family. Yesterday, both of the groups I work with each had adorable little ones come in. One is a cute Shih Tzu/Lhasa mix with reddish colored hair and such a sweet face. She's Cindy and only three years old. The other is Hunter, a little Shih Tzu who was hit by a car and found as a stray. Hunter will be fine, he has a few cracked ribs that need to heal. He is supposed to look like a teddy bear!
I was really excited about my finds and printed out the info for the neighbor and put it in his mailbox last evening with a note asking him to give me a call if he wanted to meet either or both of the dogs. So far, I haven't heard from him. I am so hoping that the family adopts. Make a wish along with me that it happens!
Last night was clean out the refrigerator night. I had bits of this and that in the refrigerator and put it all together to make a pretty decent meal. Chopped up a cherry pepper and sauteed it with a little garlic, then tossed in a half of a tomato and let that cook down a little. I added whatever was left of the arugula, lima beans and the tempeh from earlier meals. Served it all on top of some warmed up polenta and turned out that I had a pretty tasty meal!
After two weeks of Vegan living, I am getting a little more creative with my main courses. Eating is getting to be a little more pleasurable! Today, I had a packaged Vegan chili for lunch. It was okay. If this wonderful pre-autumn weather holds out, I plan to make a pot of chili, Vegan style, this weekend. I can't wait until the real fall weather hits. That's when cooking really becomes a pleasure!
Today, is the halfway point. 15 Days Down, 15 To Go!!!
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