Smart Poodle Blog » Uncategorized http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog Read, Write, Travel & Have Fun with Your Kids Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:57:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Comic Strip Friday – Haircut http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/2011/09/02/comic-strip-friday-haircut/ http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/2011/09/02/comic-strip-friday-haircut/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:00:19 +0000 admin http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/?p=8399 A reposting of a Smart Poodle Comic Classic . . .

© 2011 by Debbie Glade, Smart Poodle Publishing. All rights reserved.

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  • Standard poodles can play hide-and-go-seek quite well.
  • It is impossible to get control of paperwork, so why try?
  • Getting wet in the rain and then going into a building with blasting A/C is not a good feeling.
  • My ability to park straight in a parking spot is greatly lacking.
  • Weird people (and I mean really, really odd) in public places make life more interesting.
  • I have great respect for old ladies who miss their lips when putting on lipstick, because they either don’t know they have it on wrong or they simply don’t care.
  • If I could multiply myself by 5 I still could not get all the things done each day that need to be done.
  • If you are promised service as a customer, do not believe you are going to get it.
  • Mail carriers are dedicated people who should be more appreciated.
  • There is nothing better than laughing hysterically at something stupid you said yourself.
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    Copyright © 2011 by Debbie Glade. All Rights Reserved.

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    Copyright © by Debbie Glade. All Rights Reserved.

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    ]]>     http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/2011/05/27/comic-strip-friday-post-surgery-pain/feed/ 0     IMAX Movie Born to Be Wild 3D Review http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/2011/05/25/imax-movie-born-to-be-wild-3d-review/ http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/2011/05/25/imax-movie-born-to-be-wild-3d-review/#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 02:04:52 +0000 admin http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/?p=7974 Today I went to the the new IMAX movie Born to Be Wild in 3D.

    This movie parallels two different wildlife sanctuaries in two different parts of the world. And because the movie is filmed in 3D, with IMAX quality, viewers feel like they are right there. To top it off, Morgan Freeman is the narrator.

    In Kenya the story takes you to a refuge for baby elephants managed by elephant expert, Dame Daphne Sheldrick. She and her team rescue baby elephants from the wild who have lost their mothers for various reasons and nurture them until they are old enough and strong enough to be released back into the wilderness. Half way across the earth from Kenya is Borneo, where an orangutan sanctuary – deep in the rain forest – rescues baby orangutans whose mothers have been killed. It is here that primatologist, Dr. Birute Galdikas, and her team, act as mothers to these fragile creatures until they can be released back into their natural habitat.

    The cuteness factor of the baby animals in this movie is off the charts. There is a scene where a worker is pushing a group of baby orangutans in a wheel barrel, and everyone in the theater audibly sighed. There is another priceless scene where the primates are soaping themselves up in a bath. The baby elephants are playful and friendly and so darn adorable too. Some of the babies have trouble falling asleep so the workers have to stay with them to help them relax. You’ll wish you could take one home with you. I like the way the movie takes you back and forth to the two sanctuaries. The cinematography is spectacular, as it is in all IMAX movies I’ve ever seen.

    Children will learn that, although wild animals are cute and friendly, they are still wild and that must be respected. The rescuers give these babies a second chance to survive and let them be the animals that they naturally are while in captivity. That way when they are set free, they have the greatest chance of survival.

    Anyone, young or old, who loves animals will love this IMAX movie.

    ]]>     http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/2011/05/25/imax-movie-born-to-be-wild-3d-review/feed/ 1     Middle School Student Makes a Lilly Badilly Video! http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/2011/02/05/middle-school-student-makes-a-lilly-badilly-video/ http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/2011/02/05/middle-school-student-makes-a-lilly-badilly-video/#comments Sat, 05 Feb 2011 13:00:07 +0000 admin http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/?p=7465 After my author visit to Ramblewood Middle School, Daniel O’Donnell, an 8th grader, made an awesome video about my book. Click on the link below the book to watch the video. Thank you Daniel!

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    Daniel’s Lilly P. Badilly Video

    ]]>     http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/2011/02/05/middle-school-student-makes-a-lilly-badilly-video/feed/ 2     My Article About South Beach, FL http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/2011/01/13/my-article-about-south-beach-fl/ http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/2011/01/13/my-article-about-south-beach-fl/#comments Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:45:37 +0000 admin http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/?p=7357 I hope you enjoy my latest article on Wandering Educators about South Beach. What a great place that is to live or visit! If you’ve never been there, what are you waiting for?

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    ]]>     http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/2011/01/13/my-article-about-south-beach-fl/feed/ 0     A Day in Philly in Photos http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/2010/08/31/a-day-in-philly-in-photos/ http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/2010/08/31/a-day-in-philly-in-photos/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:32:55 +0000 admin http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/?p=6443

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    9th Street Italian Market Mural of the late Commissioner/Two-Term Mayor  Frank Rizzo

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    Delicious Di Bruno Brothers Market – Buy the dark chocolate!!!

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    Philly’s spectacular architectural masterpiece, City Hall

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    Rodin Museum, “The Hand From the Tomb” Statue

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    Philadelphia’s Free Public Library – Impressive both inside and out

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    The Gigantic Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Unarguably One of our Nation’s Most Glorious Churches

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    ]]>     http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/2010/08/27/comic-strip-friday-college-roommate/feed/ 1     Photo Op – The Ultimate Salad! http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/2010/08/06/photo-op-the-ultimate-salad/ http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/2010/08/06/photo-op-the-ultimate-salad/#comments Sat, 07 Aug 2010 02:27:57 +0000 admin http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/blog/?p=6272 DSC_0001

    I made a huge salad for a BBQ and decided to lay it out on the platter in sections.

    • Hearts of palm
    • Artichokes
    • Lemon and olive oil potato salad’
    • Tomatoes
    • Grilled red, yellow and green peppers
    • Blanched asparagus
    • Carrots
    • Grilled onions
    • Scallions
    • Kalamata olives
    • Lettuce
    • Pickles
    • Mild cheddar cheese

    I made a balsamic, smoked sundried tomato salad dressing to go along with it. Mayo, Dijon, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chopped garlic, smoked sundried tomatoes, slat, pepper, pinch sugar. YUM!

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