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Aloof, superior, detached — such are the traits most often assigned to those of the feline persuasion. Perhaps it is their regal poses, or the way they climb to the highest spots they can reach only to look down on the humans below with intensity. In search of ponies They aren’t always accurate and are often fodder for heated debate, but stereotypes and generalizations are things the human mind creates to simplify information as it searches for meaning, patterns and sta...
Aloof, superior, detached — such are the traits most often assigned to those of the feline persuasion. Perhaps it is their regal poses, or the way they climb to the highest spots they can reach only to look down on the humans below with intensity. They aren’t always accurate and are often fodder for heated debate, but stereotypes and generalizations are things the human mind creates to simplify information as it searches for meaning, patterns and standards by which to und...
Golden and cheerful, warming and invigorating — one of greatest attributes the High Plains has to offer is sunshine, lots of sunshine. Even still, with shorter days, sometimes gloomy skies and inhibiting cold — winter can be tough, particularly on those days when the sun seems to have abandoned the world. In search of ponies The good news is, changing the clocks Sunday will give inhabitants an extra hour of the glorious stuff every day. Daylight saving time, a hum...
Golden and cheerful, warming and invigorating — one of greatest attributes the High Plains has to offer is sunshine, lots of sunshine. Even still, with shorter days, sometimes gloomy skies and inhibiting cold — winter can be tough, particularly on those days when the sun seems to In search of ponies have abandoned the world. The good news is, changing the clocks Sunday will give inhabitants an extra hour of the glorious stuff every day. Daylight saving time, a hum...
A towering great Dane, a poodle with puffy pom-poms, a shaggy sheep dog or a sleek Doberman – they are pretty easy to distinguish and just about anybody with even a remote knowledge of canine breeds can play “name that dog” pretty well. Perhaps it is those distinct and often easily recognizable breed characteristics that cause it, human nature, or a mixture of both, but we tend to be pretty confident in our ability to quickly pin a breed on a pup based on a brief visual inspe...
A towering great Dane, a poodle with puffy pom-poms, a shaggy sheep dog or a sleek Doberman – they are pretty easy to distinguish and just about anybody with even a remote knowledge of canine breeds can play “name that dog” pretty well. Perhaps it is those distinct and often easily recognizable breed characteristics that cause it, human nature, or a mixture of both, but we tend to be pretty confident in our ability to quickly pin a breed on a pup based on a brief visual inspe...
In its most obvious and acute form it comes as a sudden exclamation — a howl, yelp or even a scream — then there are the more prolonged versions — cries, whimpering or jagged breath. Part of the body’s intricate alarm system designed to preserve and protect, physical pain is a sensation that tells creatures great and small that something is wrong. In search of ponies In as much as it is a response to negative stimuli, pain is also a message sent from the body that demands...
In its most obvious and acute form it comes as a sudden exclamation — a howl, yelp or even a scream — then there are the more prolonged versions — cries, whimpering or jagged breath. Part of the body’s intricate alarm system designed to preserve and protect, physical pain is a sensation that tells creatures great and small that something is wrong. In search of ponies In as much as it is a response to negative stimuli, pain is also a message sent from the body that demands...
It’s pretty obvious how they feel about us, especially when their tails wag excitedly, they give us wide, toothy grins, curl around our legs meowing, or pounce in our general direction with uninhibited enthusiasm. Yep, we make them happy all right, and if the furry little faces pressed against the window watching you pull up the driveway are any indications; we In search of ponies downright make their worlds complete. Sometimes the pairings are odd and, from the outside, it is...
It’s pretty obvious how they feel about us, especially when their tails wag excitedly, they give us wide, toothy grins, curl around our legs meowing, or pounce in our general direction with uninhibited enthusiasm. Yep, we make them happy all right, and if the furry little faces pressed against the window watching you pull up the driveway are any indications; we In search of ponies downright make their worlds complete. Sometimes the pairings are odd and, from the outside, it is...
Observed around the world under different names and with variations in specific traditions, regardless of where or in what language it takes place, Valentine’s Day is the holiday for expression of love. It hasn’t always been roses and candy, however, and over the centuries, the love holiday has gone through some changes. In search of ponies Though clearly tied to religious namesake Saint Valentine, there has always been an aspect of nature involved in Valentine’s Day, partl...
Observed around the world under different names and with variations in specific traditions, regardless of where or in what language it takes place, Valentine’s Day is the holiday for expression of love. It hasn’t always been roses and candy, however, and over the centuries, the love holiday has gone through some changes. Though clearly tied to religious namesake Saint Valentine, there has always been an aspect of nature involved in Valentine’s Day, partly because it takes...
There will be gatherings of all types Sunday, with jerseys, snacks and big screen televisions at the center of what is a special day for a lot of people. Super Bowl Sunday is not just an event that is anticipated by football fans throughout the year because of it’s sports appeal, the game of the year offers an opportunity to enjoy good food and entertainment with friends and family. Without a doubt, the big game stirs up many passionate fans and there are those for whom it i...
There will be gatherings of all types Sunday, with jerseys, snacks and big screen televisions at the center of what is a special day for a lot of people. Super Bowl Sunday is not just an event that is anticipated by football fans throughout the year because of it’s sports appeal, the game of the year offers an opportunity to enjoy good food and entertainment with friends and family. In search of ponies Without a doubt, the big game stirs up many passionate fans and there a...
Those two little orbs on either side of the nose not only help people find their way around and to interpret information, they also send messages of their own. The eyes communicate things such as attentive listening, humor, frustration, anger or disbelief and add a layer to communication that enriches interactions, often beyond what words alone can accomplish. The messages exchanged by eye contact are so important to humans, in fact, that most people are taught from a young...
Those two little orbs on either side of the nose not only help people find their way around and to interpret information, they also send messages of their own. The eyes communicate things such as attentive listening, humor, frustration, anger or disbelief and add a layer to communication that enriches interactions, often beyond what words alone can accomplish. In search of ponies The messages exchanged by eye contact are so important to humans, in fact, that most people are...
They come to us in many ways — perhaps the result of a planned and well researched decision, given as a gift by a loved one or maybe they turn up on the porch bedraggled and in need of a home and hit the jackpot — however it happens, pets and people come together. The ideal scenario, regardless of how it comes to be, is that a pet is welcomed into a home, becomes a member of the family and lives the duration of its life there with one set of people. In search of ponies Ide...
They come to us in many ways — perhaps the result of a planned and well researched decision, given as a gift by a loved one or maybe they turn up on the porch bedraggled and in need of a home and hit the jackpot — however it happens, pets and people come together. The ideal scenario, regardless of how it comes to be, is that a pet is welcomed into a home, becomes a member of the family and lives the duration of its life there with one set of people. In search of ponies Ide...
Often there is no initial investment of money and they come to you free or even those times where there is a price tag, it seems pretty cheap. But very quickly the costs start to tally. Just to get started with a new pet, there are checkups and shots to be gotten, collars, leashes, food and water dishes, toys, brushes and maybe a bed or crate – all of which, even if bought frugally, adds up. Sharna Johnson In search of ponies After getting set up with a critter, the l...
Often there is no initial investment of money and they come to you free or even those times where there is a price tag, it seems pretty cheap. But very quickly the costs start to tally. Just to get started with a new pet, there are checkups and shots to be gotten, collars, leashes, food and water dishes, toys, brushes and maybe a bed or crate – all of which, even if bought frugally, adds up. After getting set up with a critter, the long-term costs start kicking in. Sharna J...
Four days after its official start, winter made its presence known to the High Plains — and then some. Goliath, the deadly winter storm system that ravaged more than a dozen states, has also been blamed for the blizzard that wreaked havoc in the local area and turned life upside down. In search of ponies In hindsight, it’s amazing that a mere two inches of snow could be so devastating, but toss in extremely high winds and everything changes. When it came to caring for ani...
Four days after its official start, winter made its presence known to the High Plains — and then some. Goliath, the deadly winter storm system that ravaged more than a dozen states, has also been blamed for the blizzard that wreaked havoc in the local area and turned life upside down. In hindsight, it’s amazing that a mere two inches of snow could be so devastating, but toss in extremely high winds and everything changes. Sharna Johnson In search of ponies When it came to car...
In search of ponies The word blizzard isn’t one that gets tossed around a lot, so when it is used, it is advisable to take heed and prepare. By definition, a blizzard is a severe snowstorm that entails high winds and low visibility — the dramatic kind of storm that’s depicted in movies, complete with whiteout conditions and piles of snow — and that is precisely what is being forecast for the High Plains starting anywhere from this afternoon to Sunday, with accumul...
In search of ponies The word blizzard isn’t one that gets tossed around a lot, so when it is used, it is advisable to take heed and prepare. By definition, a blizzard is a severe snowstorm that entails high winds and low visibility — the dramatic kind of storm that’s depicted in movies, complete with whiteout conditions and piles of snow — and that is precisely what is being forecast for the High Plains starting anywhere from this afternoon to Sunday, with accumul...
The dog can be a snoring, comatose lump, but if you set a plate of food on the coffee table and walk away for a couple of minutes there’s a darn good chance the next sound to be heard will be the clanging of silverware as the pooch licks it clean. Dogs are heart thieves for sure, but anyone who has spent time around the canine persuasion knows that isn’t the only thing they are capable of stealing. In search of ponies While there are some dogs out there that aren’t inter...
