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“Don’t worry about what the world needs.
Ask what makes you come alive and do that.
Because what the world needs are people who have come alive.”
Sunday
Saturday
Cats Vs. Coyotes
Today there was a news article telling about how coyotes have encroached upon a colony of feral cats that live on the property of California State University Long Beach. The coyotes attack and feed upon these untamed cats. Seven cat carcasses have been found in the area
Since they have child care programs and summer camps, they worry children could be vulnerable to coyote attacks, the officials at the University say "the 100 or so felines must go within 40 days because they have triggered an increase in coyote sightings and incidents". They have decided to capture and turn the cats over to shelters. If they are too wild, based upon the standards of the shelters, the cats will be euthanized.
Over years, volunteers have been caring for the cats by feeding them, having them spayed, neutered and vaccinated.
Some people don't like this pland and say that the University should trap the coyotes and not the cats.
In my opinion it is a dilemma, and I wonder if the coyotes have invaded this area because of the fires that have destroyed their own territories in the recent past.
I wonder what the possibility would be to humanely trap the coyotes and move them to a more wilderness area where they could adapt.
And then, go ahead and trap the cats, letting those who are the most tame be adopted by families who would take care of them, thereby decreasing the population of the feral colony of cats on the University premises.
Here's some links about Feral Cats:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feral_cat
http://www.feralcat.com/
What do you think about this?
Since they have child care programs and summer camps, they worry children could be vulnerable to coyote attacks, the officials at the University say "the 100 or so felines must go within 40 days because they have triggered an increase in coyote sightings and incidents". They have decided to capture and turn the cats over to shelters. If they are too wild, based upon the standards of the shelters, the cats will be euthanized.
Over years, volunteers have been caring for the cats by feeding them, having them spayed, neutered and vaccinated.
Some people don't like this pland and say that the University should trap the coyotes and not the cats.
In my opinion it is a dilemma, and I wonder if the coyotes have invaded this area because of the fires that have destroyed their own territories in the recent past.
I wonder what the possibility would be to humanely trap the coyotes and move them to a more wilderness area where they could adapt.
And then, go ahead and trap the cats, letting those who are the most tame be adopted by families who would take care of them, thereby decreasing the population of the feral colony of cats on the University premises.
Here's some links about Feral Cats:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feral_cat
http://www.feralcat.com/
What do you think about this?
Monday
Kats' father was the script writer for the Japanese TV series called Kaiketsu Harimao, which roughly translates as "Wonderman Harimao". This would be similar to saying Harry the Superman if we made a TV show like this in English. The clip reminds me of Zorro.
Kats' father was also a movie producer and director of other movies in Japan from the 1950's and 60's as well as comedy shows on TV.
Kats' father was also a movie producer and director of other movies in Japan from the 1950's and 60's as well as comedy shows on TV.
Sunday
Friday
Mountain Lion Seen In Monterey
In the news yesterday, a woman walking her dog in Via Paraiso Park saw and reported a mountain lion while she was out walking her dog. She said it followed her, and she hid in a shed until it went away. Other people living in the same area also saw it. Police and animal control officers went door-to-door notifying residents to be on the lookout for the animal.This is exactly what I have been concerned about, because of the fires. Where can the large animals go to survive, to get food and water?
More information on mountain lion encounters can be found here
This will show a map of their habitat.
Big Sur Fire
It's a pretty calm video, but this fire really concerns me. Not for myself, but the size of it is IMMENSE. They don't expect to have it contained until the end of the month. Maybe. This winter, with all the brush and trees burned away, we will have mudslides if it rains. As pointed out in the video and what concerns me too, is the wildlife. The little guys can't get away very easily, in my opinion, but what about the deer, the coyotes, wolves, mountain lions, and yes, the bears. Seems to me they would have enough smarts and stamina to get away. But, to where? Where can they run to except right into civilization?
More on California fires
It just boggles my mind. There is a new meaning for "California, the Golden State"
Where I live is placed right in the middle between these three fires
The mention Santa Cruz Fire, really named the Trabing fire, is less than 5 miles from my home. I was in the process of taking my cat to the vet that day. It was 105 degrees. I saw the beginning smoke start to climb into the sky, and hesitated to take hiway 1. It's a good thing I did because it would have been a nightmare to get caught on the road with the cat in the car in that heat right next to the flames. That is exactly what happened to other drivers at the time. Hiway 1 was blocked and travelers were kept at a standstill. In that heat, I can't imagine many being able to keep their parked cars air conditioners running for the length of time they were stopped without a way to turn around and get away. My car would have over heated in those conditions.
The Gilroy fire as referred to in the video is 17 miles miles from my home.
The San Martin Fire, 21 miles
The other fire up near Mt. Madonna was called the Summit fire was about 7 miles. It's not that these fires started all at once. They overlapped in the times they were burning. But definitely caused a lot of dirty air.
The mention Santa Cruz Fire, really named the Trabing fire, is less than 5 miles from my home. I was in the process of taking my cat to the vet that day. It was 105 degrees. I saw the beginning smoke start to climb into the sky, and hesitated to take hiway 1. It's a good thing I did because it would have been a nightmare to get caught on the road with the cat in the car in that heat right next to the flames. That is exactly what happened to other drivers at the time. Hiway 1 was blocked and travelers were kept at a standstill. In that heat, I can't imagine many being able to keep their parked cars air conditioners running for the length of time they were stopped without a way to turn around and get away. My car would have over heated in those conditions.
The Gilroy fire as referred to in the video is 17 miles miles from my home.
The San Martin Fire, 21 miles
The other fire up near Mt. Madonna was called the Summit fire was about 7 miles. It's not that these fires started all at once. They overlapped in the times they were burning. But definitely caused a lot of dirty air.
Mt Madonna County Park Fire
Close to my home. This fire started in Corralitos, seven miles away from me
When looking at the map, notice when they mention and show Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. I live approximately a mile from there.
When looking at the map, notice when they mention and show Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. I live approximately a mile from there.
Understanding Extent of Summit Fire
When this fire started, I packed my cat into my car and drove up to San Francisco to stay with Xavier and Trish.
Change
fascinate me
calm me
give me a sensation
beyond knowing
all that changes
remains unchanged
-Elizabeth Munroz
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calm me
give me a sensation
beyond knowing
all that changes
remains unchanged
-Elizabeth Munroz
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Taking Time
"If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?"
- John Wooden
Monday
Happy Birthday Fire
Had a shut-in birthday. The nearby fire this week has been serious, houses burned. Some animals, have not escaped. Though now, at least it is contained. It saddens me to think of so much devastation for those who are facing the losses. Some stay to the last minute hosing down their roofs! They think it was started by a motorist, perhaps the muffler scraping on the road too close to the shoulder.
We had a thunderstorm with lightening Friday (no rain) so many strikes that started numerous fires throughout the state. We seldom have thunder storms and lightening. It's been so dry this year. So dangerous.
I couldn't believe my ears tonight when they said on the news that Governor Swartzenegger announced there are presently 520 wildfires in CA.
My asthma has been well controlled this last year but not now. There's no place I can go to get away from the smoke. The usual ways out are blocked from day to day.
Truly, I am NOT in danger personally. I live close to the edge of the city. But farmland filled with fresh growing vegetables and berries of all types separate me from the wild lands and forests. Though they are close.
The one near me, the"Trabing" Fire was so close that leaves were lifted off the eucalyptus trees and flung all around town, and of course it snowed ash. My car was covered with it. I bet it's good for the garden though.
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| Trabing Fire as seen from the other side of the county 25 miles away. |
I couldn't believe my ears tonight when they said on the news that Governor Swartzenegger announced there are presently 520 wildfires in CA.
My asthma has been well controlled this last year but not now. There's no place I can go to get away from the smoke. The usual ways out are blocked from day to day.
Truly, I am NOT in danger personally. I live close to the edge of the city. But farmland filled with fresh growing vegetables and berries of all types separate me from the wild lands and forests. Though they are close.
The one near me, the"Trabing" Fire was so close that leaves were lifted off the eucalyptus trees and flung all around town, and of course it snowed ash. My car was covered with it. I bet it's good for the garden though.
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