Awesomeness
Jazz for Cows.
I’m totally buying their CD to play for Daisy as I’m milking.
Hip To Be Square
A few months ago I was contacted by Square. It was a very brief, vague email, which basically said, “We’d like you to be involved with something we’re doing, but in order for us to tell you what it is, you have to sign an NDA.” And I said, “Nothing gets me curious like ‘Non-Disclosure Agreement,’ send it over!”
So they did, and I signed it, and a phone call followed, where I was told that Square was creating an online marketplace, similar to Etsy (which I’ve used in the past) and Big Cartel (which I currently use) and would I like to be involved in beta testing? I jumped at the chance because I feel like Goldilocks when it comes to online shop services – I’ve tried a few and investigated even more and haven’t found anything that is just right. Until now? Square might be it.
So without further ado, I introduce you to my shop with Square. I’ve made a number of pieces that I’ve been saving for this launch ~ lots of turquoise, new arrowhead necklaces, and one very, very old arrowhead necklace made from a Native American artifact Mike found (I never find arrowheads).
You can check out the other shops involved in the beta testing at Square’s marketplace, and my shop is HERE.
Disclaimer blah blah: I am NOT being paid or compensated to promote Square or their new marketplace. I just got to participate during the early stages, and it was fun, and I look forward to their growth.
Shark Whisperer
Ocean Ramsey can hold her breath for nearly six minutes –
while swimming with Great White sharks.
Incredible.
From her site: “Many people fear sharks and have unfortunately only seen them portrayed on TV and in films as mindless man-eating machines. In truth, sharks are intelligent, calculated and generally very cautious about approaching humans. More importantly, sharks play a vital role in maintaining a healthy ocean ecosystem. Many people are unaware that sharks are being over-fished to the point of extinction. As the Sengalese environmentalist Baba Dioum said, “In the end people will only protect what they love, and only love what they understand.” I hope that by sharing my experiences with sharks I might inspire others to take action and help protect these amazing creatures before it’s too late.”
Check out Water Inspired for spectacular underwater photos and more about shark conservation.
And the winner is….
I could watch this all day long. Sometimes, I don’t even watch the sea lions – I just gaze at the sunlight glinting off the water. After running around in a tank top yesterday for a few blissful midday hours, I woke this morning to a blizzard, several inches of new snow, zero visibility. What I’d give to get flipped off a dock by a sea lion.
THANKYOU to everyone who left a link, gif, video, or joke! The comment section turned out to be a wonderful place to return to last week, over and over again, for so, so, so many laughs.
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In other news, elk antler chew toys are back in the Shop.
Also, CISPA passed the House last week. If you’re unfamiliar with CISPA, THIS is a good starting place. If you’d like to contact your senators, phone numbers and talking tips can be found HERE and HERE.
The quickest giveaway ever ~
The good people at People Magazine sent me a copy of their special edition “Amazing Pets” because Charlie and I are in it. It’s really well done ~ more like a book than a magazine with tons of stories and big pictures. It’s also $15.99 at the newsstand, so I’m going to send my copy to the first animal lover to email me their mailing address. Go!
And it’s nabbed!
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