Saturday - Saving a Crow - You?

Bless you Mariana.
We need more like you. Gosh do the births happen so early in spring.
You have the rescue and save instinct and thank you for that.
I've been working on internet marketing...nothing as noble as you.
It's begin winter here and all the swallows have left for Europe already.
Salud and hug Fred.

Greetings Fred, so good to see you - I meant to tell you that I will look for your novels as soon as I get through my list of reading material. I read seasonally - right now, I am in a transition as I'm going to my other house for a month then to my other location for several months. I'll read lots down there - mostly Louisiana authors. Here I read Latin authors and self-help, health stuff. Down there, I read for inspiration and enjoyment - anyway, births happen this early in spring oh yes but of course as I mentioned - first births - they'll breast feed and get kicked out of the pouch and then I'm sure mate again. Salud.

You know the great creator is smiling down upon you and has a special place for people like you who help his poor, unfortunate creatures in their time of need. :)

That is so sweet! I feel the same way about the animals too and my family just can't understand. It makes me wonder sometimes if I wasn't born into the wrong family.

Miz Deb - I have family members who ate their pet pig so yes, I was born in the wrong family lol..to them animals are to kill for food on the table. To me, their naguales - little spirits - souls. Maybe I'm from anothe planet- Thanks Miz Deb J. Salud.

Thank you Rob - well, we're all part of the world. Salud.

My 12 year old daughter has recently decided that, in her words, "...nobody wants to die..." therefore cementing her decision to become a vegetarian. She is sticking to her guns and refuses to eat any animal. Although I am an ingrained steak lover, I have had my own doubts about the necessity of killing to survive. I have given her my full support and even toned down my own consumption of meat and seafood, with the probability that I will join her in the near future.

Skye has also become active in local wildlife preservation groups, which assist creatures such as your crow. With her big heart and enormous ambition I am sure she will contribute greatly to the well being of many animals over her life. Kudos to you and her in your actions and beliefs!

Miz Genine - you have a treasure who is an old soul. She learned many lessons and is here to teach others. Many blessings to her and I hope that there are many other kids out there who feel the same way. I have spent so many hours saving many things - both wild and domestic. I appreciate your comment very much. Salud.

I'd save all of the animals too if my husband would let me. He has a big fear I'd bring them all to bed to sleep with us like the cats and dogs do. My neighbors had a baby possum fall out of a pine tree a week ago. I gave them my cat carrier and some cat food until they could figure out what to do with it. They called some place and were told to leave the cat carrier open so the possum could come and go - mama would probably be looking for it. She must have, because the possum is gone now.

As for today, I'll be here at my computer, and probably spend some time out enjoying sunshine and the garden between rains. We got an inch and a half of much needed rain yesterday, and I think there's more rain coming tomorrow. Also need to go to the discount store and pick up several raffle items for the event at Jawbone Station next weekend. Are you still passing through, Mariana? I should give you my cell phone number so you let me know if you are stopping by and we can at least see each other face to face for a few moments.

It takes a special person to care for animals in the way you and your family does. Keep it up!

Miz Cecile, the crow is at the Wildlife care unit and is having his wing taped then he'll go to the Vet. Hopefully, he'll evaluate it and maybe call us to let us pick him up to release it back to his family on this end of town. Crows are very close to their families. We'll see how it goes - I hope they don't euthanize it. "Cro Magnun" has such a great spirit and was eating and drinking. Our baby possum is in the back area of our yard and has loads of food and water and is protected from the dogs - she's not in a cage or anything.
Thank you very much Juan. Salud.

Mariana, I am right there with you! There isn't a creature that I wouldn't try to help.
I have had the privilege of assisting a wide range of creatures, and it is such a joy to see them respond, heal, and when appropriate release them back into the wild.

I think you are a wonderful lady. Like some of the others, I have thought about being a vegetarian but find it quite difficult. I have been moving in that direction for several years. I hope Cro Magnon gets better.

All we can do is taking some action for good. Every little bit helps.
Earth Day is tomorrow. Let's turn Gather green!

What a wonderful way to celebrate Earth Day! Thanks for caring for all those lovely critters............
I had a wonderful day as well - visiting the Brattleboro Food Co-op in Vermont. What an explosion of sights - vegetables, plants, flowers, cheeses, breads.....oh, now that is heaven!

Mariana...happy Saturday! We had some wonderfully drenching rains down here yesterday in Whittier. I appreciated your comment that you cannot save the world but you're doing what you can. John Wesley said: "Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people (and animals...my addition)you can, as long as ever you can. " A very good word, eh?

Last night we celebrated a dear friend's birthday at a wonderful Greek restaurant in San Pedro (Papadakis Taverna) - her son is a waiter there...and he is also an accomplished singer. He sang an aria for the dinner guests, and then serenaded his Mom. Such fun. Have a great Sunday.

re: your backyard photo illustrating this article. I swear that's a leopard or tiger skulfing in the grass...! I love it.

Finally back at my computer this evening...off and about savoring the world; though it appears dear girl that you were saving it. I'm glad I left it in good hands today. Neat name Cro Magnum! If I don't stop by later...Have a happy Mother Earth tomorrow.

What a heartwarming story Mariana!!! You have such a big heart!!! We have had similar incidents here!!! My only problem is I don't want them to go once they are better!!! What a way to spend your Saturday!!!

You are acquiring a real menagerie. Love your name of Cro Magnun! Of course, I would always expect you to be creative!

I have had another overcast, chilly day and haven't gotten much accomplished at all.

What a wonderful thing to do. We had friends here from out of town, enjoyed an art fair and a nice dinner out with them. I posted a brief article this a.m. (actually I got brave and posted my picture) but other than that-I've been "gatherless" today. Now, I'm trying to catch up!

I too have a soft spot for animals. When I lived in California and owned my own home, the kids in the neighborhood were always bringing birds or cats and a couple of times dogs and a baby coyote to me to help. The neighbors weren't too thrilled with the coyote but I took it to shelter quickly.

Good for you, missy!

Mariana - you are amazing - but then, we knew that already. Lucky crow. My Saturday was very, very quiet though we did get down to see the horses.

Miz Tonia - we're very lucky that here in Santa Barbara folks truly love animals and try to save what they can. I am trying to integrate that kind of consciousness in my small town of Louisiana. People need to be aware down there that animals need clean water bowls - not a bucket with three day water in it. They need fresh water daily and clean food bowls and decent food - they need to NOT be tied up on a rope - dogs I mean and they need to have all pets spayed. If you breed animals, you should keep track of where they go and contribute to the Humane Society. Just my opinions. And, please if a stray comes your way, pick it up - give it a chance. Ok my spiel for the night! lol. I hope you enjoy those gorgeous horses Miz Tonia and you're still breathing good fresh air - Salud.

Hey Mariana,
You told me, based on liking my First Chapters entry, that I could post a link to it on your article. This is the final weekend of the competition, and any of your friends that are willing to help boost my score so that I ca go to the next round!

My weekend is going well and I'm hoping that this is the week I go to the final round so that you and others can see my Chapter 3!!!

Thanks Mariana!!!

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976948533

"Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people (and animals...my addition)you can, as long as ever you can - and I agree with John Wesley. When we lived in Shrewsbury, there was a memorial to him on Butcher Row. I often sent a prayer to him because as you know I attended the Methodist church growing up. Now, when I go down to the bayous, I'll go to Thursday noon mass at the Catholic Church, the Black Baptist churches on Sunday morning and Zion Baptist for Bible School, occasionally I'll go to the Methodist church if an out of towner wants to go and I may go to the Thai temple near New Iberia. You never know about me but thanks so much for telling me that - it made my day! I try. Have a wonderful weekend, Miz Judy. Oh I love Greek anything! I'm glad you had fun. Do you know Ted? He lives in Greece...where is Ted anyway. Thanks Miz Judy. Salud.

Thanks to each of you for these comments - I try to go to each person's site and comment on theirs - please let me know in a comment if you've published something new so I can hop right on it. I'm on and off in bits and pieces here. Stephen, fine to add the link as it's ok for anyone to as long as you're commenting on my work as well. When I finish my Wine - I'll quit whining...lol. Salud.

excellent

Saving a crow is admirable. We fut sunflower seeds in several bird feeders in our yard, and find that the birds like the sunflower seed better than the variety mixes that most birds just dig through to get the sun flowers.

Yesterday, we went to the East Coast of Florida, to see the power of the ocean. I was impressed.

Miz Mariana, you are one of THE most fascinating people on Gather! You are an artist, a writer and you save animals. Hope your crow and your possum live long and prosper and that you do also!

Miz Jadan, I've missed you and so good to see you - I hope and pray they do as well - oh Minky the possum is wreaking havoc every night as he hobbles to the front of the backyard and torments my dogs who can't go back there at night anymore until Minky grows some common sense. Crow Magnum is hopefully going to be released when his wing heals.
Marty! wow - tell me more - did you take pictures. I would love to see a photo essay with your impressions. Marty - what a great idea to put sunflower seeds - I do too - the doves like them as well! Sunflowers are easy to grow and you have instant bird seed!
Thank you Miz Kathline! Salud.

The world needs more people like you to help out our wildlife. I love birds.

Hi sweet Mariana,sprinkling your magic on this tired old world again.Making
it hum with your love and good sense.You give me heart and raise my spirits.
I think you may have been a jackeranda tree , your beautiful purple flowers decorating the heavens and carpeting the earth at the same time.Bless you.x

God Bless You Mariana. With your busy schedule you still find time to help the animals.
That's really special. You are a good soul.

Miz Laurun, thank you for that sweet comment but everything has a soul and a purpose and feelings and nothing wants to die - aren't we all one - and can't the strong help the weak - it's a natural thing to do - if something comes your way - help it - look around - in your own neighborhood - no need to look too far - if we all took care of our own patch of earth - we'd all be better for it!
Miz Bluey, Oh I may have been one as purple is my color and I admire the many Jackarandas that are beginning to bloom down the street - thanks so much - I am highly complimented!
Miz Stephanie, I'm surprised you don't come across more animals and birds in distress in your travels. Salud.

Mariana...Bless you dear girl! You are too wonderful!
I too have rescued crows...one adult and two adolescents. (and catbirds, starlings, squirrels, etc) I bring all wild things to a wonderful local rehab lady and leave them with a donation to her along with my prayers. Most survive to be rerelased. My brother picked up a snowy owl that had been hit by a car some years ago. (He is a amateur ornithologist.) Oops gotta go.

Miz Krista - thanks so much for this comment - I had a feeling you were also a wild bird/animal saver...We need more like you! What a long day! Salud.

Hey Mariana, As you know, I spent my extended weekend up in the Pocono Mountains. Came back Mon eve and have been trying to catch up with all my connections. You have a caring heart, I would have done the same for the crow as I've done for many wildlife that have been injured. Talk to you soon and I'm giving you a ten for saving the poor fellah!!!

i've always suspected it, but now i know for sure: you are an angel.

I have zero desire to harm another human being
or animal. I could never go hunting and kill an
animal. It would make me feel sick. I quit fishing
because I could not bear to see fish I caught, then
released, float as if dead in the water. I would
fish, if and only if, I intended to eat the fish I
caught. I would hunt only if I had no other food
source. I'm not against people hunting, if they eat
what they kill. All life deserves an angel like you.

Bless your heart and all life would be better off if everyone thought as you did - William. To respect life is a beautiful way to live. It is a wealth beyond all the riches in the world. Thank you so much. Salud.