MySweetCharity loves critters. Oh, you didn’t know that? Well, welcome to the MySweetCharity universe! But like two-legged animals, all dogs aren’t lovable. Sure, there’s the debate that their perfections/imperfections are due to genetics and/or owners, but until dogs can drive cars and fill out IRS forms, they are still subservient to humans. Over the past few days, a … [Read more...] about Two-Legged Critters Are To Blame For Vicious Canine Mauling And Killing
MySweetCharity High Horse Moment
MySweetCharity High-Horse Moment: Is Nina Pham A Hero?
This morning nurse Nina Pham was declared to be free of the Ebola virus that she had contracted while attending the late Thomas Eric Duncan. The folks over at D’s Frontburner questioned whether Nina should be considered to be a hero. All healthcare workers, like first responders, are everyday heroes whom we too often take for granted. No parades are held for them. Medals are … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity High-Horse Moment: Is Nina Pham A Hero?
A Broken Heart Is Broken Again
This morning’s mailbag brought in a missive that had the MSC elves in a dizzy tizzy. Putting on his specs, Elder Elf read it to the group: "Hello, “ My name is #*%{>~^. I've attached the following story on your Sweet Charity site from two years ago. I would like to kindly request to have it removed from the internet , or at the very least to remove the section about my … [Read more...] about A Broken Heart Is Broken Again
Local Social Empress Needs To Pick New Set Of Pals
Queenie just returned from tea with Local Social Empress (LSE). Well, actually they didn’t have tea. Way too hot, don’t you know. They did enjoy a flute or two of adult lemonade. The reason for the get-together was our dear old Queenie had been baffled about something. She had noticed that LSE had not been buying up table(s) for local fundraisers like days of yore. Had LSE … [Read more...] about Local Social Empress Needs To Pick New Set Of Pals
MySweetCharity High-Horse Moment: More Than Rain Dampened Saturday’s Dallas Men Against Abuse Rally
Saturday's turnout for the Dallas Men Against Abuse rally was remarkable, especially since the day started with thunder, rain and a chill in the air. A lot of good people and companies came together to take a stand against an issue that has been increasingly out of control.However, there were a couple of disappointments in the air, too. For one, an in-the-war-zone abuse expert … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity High-Horse Moment: More Than Rain Dampened Saturday’s Dallas Men Against Abuse Rally
MySweetCharity High Horse: If You Can’t Attend, Return
There are marvelously gracious folks who buy table to fundraising events. Sometimes due to scheduling or just being worn out, they opt not to attend. Oh, so what's a person to do with a paid-for-table? Why, the smart and kindly types turn the table back to the charity for re-sale or to allow them to invite volunteers or students to attend in their place. At a recent … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity High Horse: If You Can’t Attend, Return
MySweetCharity High Horse: Make Believe And Anonymous Commenters Won’t Find A Place Here
Sorry to sound like great aunt Maudie, but there are some folks out there who just don't get it. Well, get ready. They're going to get it now.When MSC receives a comment for posting from a new commenter, an email is sent for verification. The reason? There is no room in MSC for sniper commenting.Recently a couple of comments landed in the MSC mailbox that were not verified by … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity High Horse: Make Believe And Anonymous Commenters Won’t Find A Place Here
MySweetCharity High Horse: When Unbridled Sex Leads To Death For 20,000 Yearly In Dallas
Let's talk about a dirty little secret. No, it's not about someone sleeping with someone or why someone is no longer sleeping with someone. Surely, you can find that somewhere else. And, yes, it's about animals, but before you stop reading, just realize two basic facts: According to The Dallas Foundation, "Of the nearly 29,000 animals brought to the city shelter in 2010, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity High Horse: When Unbridled Sex Leads To Death For 20,000 Yearly In Dallas
Great Opportunity To Take The MySweetCharity Neighbor Test
North Texas has gone through a long afternoon of sirens wailing and treacherous weather everywhere. While some have come through with just rattled nerves, others in Lancaster, Cleburne, Forney and other parts of the area lost everything.Look around your home. Think what you would need if all was taken away from you. That's the situation that some of our neighbors are facing. … [Read more...] about Great Opportunity To Take The MySweetCharity Neighbor Test
MySweetCharity High Horse: Bad Manners Or Just Plain Old Stealing?
There is a very gracious host/hostess who not just opens his/her home for fundraising events and nonprofits to meet, but also provides "refreshments." To eliminate numerous trips to the store for beverages, s/he keeps a well-stocked kitchen and bar. So you can imagine how s/he felt recently when the morning-after one of these events s/he learned that the organizers of the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity High Horse: Bad Manners Or Just Plain Old Stealing?
Dallas, We’ve Got A Problem
OK, so maybe we have more than one problem, but this one can be handled easily. Earlier this month, the MySweetCharity staff took a stand and walked out of an event in which puppies were being auctioned. While we did the right thing, there has been fallout. . . both good and bad. The good . . . we know how you like good stuff. . . is that word spread like shoppers the … [Read more...] about Dallas, We’ve Got A Problem