Simple concept. Ultimate result. The Budweiser Ultimate ‘Beer Buddy’ commercial is an example how capitalism, corporate responsibility, and social good can all come together. The ad, titled “Friends Are Waiting,” highlights the friendship a man shares with his dog. Things take a twist, however, when one night the dog’s owner fails to return home after […]
Author Archives: Daily Post from Bluxome Street
September
21
The beginning of the end of life…
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Originally posted on love dogs:
Sometimes life just sucks! When I started writing this blog about my dearest canine friends I hadn’t anticipated how quickly life would move on and we are here already…it is the beginning of the end for Harvey. Caring for an old dog is hard. There are good days, not so good…
September
19
Mornings with Max
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Five years ago I rescued a sweet pup named Max. He was 1/2 pitbull and 1/2 lab. To be honest, I never wanted a pitbull. I always thought of them as a dangerous dog. I grew up with Hounds, Eskies, and a host of other breeds. Then I came across this little guy in a pound […]
September
18
A Zoe Moment
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
It is hard to write about one of my kids without sending a shout out to my other kid. This is Zoe. She is a Tabby Cat with a personality. She is quite friendly and her best friend Max and her like hanging out. So here is my little girl peering out from the blankets. […]
September
17
Traveling 101: The Labels Associated With You
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Originally posted on Have Curls, Will Travel:
I am tall. It’s a fact–the average height of an American woman is 5’4″ and with me standing at 5’8″, I am definitely above the average. What was unexpected when I was younger, yet that I have learned over the years is the way my height comes into…
September
16
Mindy’s Back!
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
There are a few things in life I love as much as my dog Max and and my friends. These loves include: 1) Traveling to foreign lands 2) Italian food of any kind 3) Television including “The Mindy Project” Well tonight after a long delay Mindy is back! “The Mindy Project” has come a long […]
September
15
Taking Responsibility for Your Dreams
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Originally posted on Choose Your Own Adventure:
Sometimes I feel like I would be happier if my life were simpler. Here I am, in a foreign country, not knowing where my next paycheck is going to come from. What in the hell am I doing? Wouldn’t I feel much more safe and secure being back…
September
13
Married and a mother, she loved two gay men – her husband and son
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
It was my son’s second year of college when he broke the news. It wasn’t really that surprising, but I’d be lying if I said there wasn’t a period of adjustment. I know it was probably ten times more difficult for him than it was for me, but as his mother I felt there was […]
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Dancing It Out, The True Gift of Friendship
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
This morning opened up with a great Op-Ed in The New York Times “Startling Adult Friendships – There Are Social and Political Benefits to Having Friends.” To summarize, the piece hits upon how fewer adults feel connected and the importance of having those connections. It is those connections that make us real, vulnerable, wonderful. I got […]