The Bully Beat

Monday, May 10, 2010

National Police Week 2010

This week marks a national week long remembrance of police officers killed in the line of duty; a very unfortunate coincidence in timing of what happened a week ago. Last year I posted a blog on National Police week & it gave me chills reading it again. It all is still so true & unfortunately something, that once again, I felt just last week.

National Police Week honors fallen heros. While locally you will see officers standing guard at memorials & wearing the black band around their badges; in Washington, D.C. there is a week-long schedule of events where thousands of officers from all over the country attend. The names of fallen officers from the past year are added to a memorial, there are seminars, vigils and a memorial service.

To be in D.C. & see such events must be quite the sight. For many, I know this week doesn't impact them; but for police, it's a week they honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Their fallen brothers & sisters. Since Blue Line Bulldogs gets its name from the police world, I think it's very appropriate to spread the word of National Police Week.

To the fallen, you will not be forgotten. To the Thin Blue Line, thank you for your continued service.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Happy Mother's Day!

Before I was a Dog Mom:
I made and ate hot meals without being watched every second.

I had unstained, unfurred clothes.
I had quiet conversations on the phone,
even if the doorbell rang.

Before I was a Dog Mom:
I slept as late as I wanted
And never worried about how late I got to bed
or if I could get into my bed.

Before I was a Dog Mom:
I never stepped on or tripped over body parts.
I didn’t know what a bully stick was and never touched an esophagus.

Before I was a Dog Mom:
I had never been peed on
Pooped on
Drooled on
Chewed on
Or pinched by puppy teeth.

Before I was a Dog Mom:
I slept all night without sharing
the covers or pillow.

Before I was a Dog Mom:
I never looked into big, soulful eyes and cried.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces
when I couldn’t stop a hurt.
I never knew something so furry and four-legged
could affect my heart so deeply.

Before I was a Dog Mom:
I had never held a sleeping puppy
just because I couldn’t put it down.

I had never gotten up in the middle of the night
every 10 minutes to make sure all was well.
I didn’t know how warm it feels inside
to feed a hungry puppy.
I didn’t know that something so small
could make me feel so important.

Before I was a Dog Mom:
I had never known the warmth,
the joy,
the love,
the heartache,
the wonderment
or the satisfaction of being
A Dog Mom

-Author Unknown

Vivi--a Wiggle Bum?!

Ha! Yes, yes she is!! Wiggle Bum is an awesome name for an awesome blog about an awesome bully named Lily! This week Wiggle Bum was kind enough to feature Vivi on her site!! If you don't follow this blog already (or her tweets @squeaky0cheese), you should!

So, check out Vivi on Wiggle Bum & then just check out Wiggle Bum...cuz I said so!

Thanks!!