On Some Level

I've experienced life for more than quite a few years now. I have been grief stricken by many losses.
I can only believe that there is a certain point in any one's life, be it human or animal that, on some level, it is time to leave this world. They/we call it.
I do not condone mistreatment of animals or humans. In fact, I have risked my life many times to protect animals and, although not as risky, an elderly woman.
However, on some level, I think we all "call it".
Okay, to the point, Eight Belles...Yes, we must do everything possible to make life better and safer for everyone, animals and human alike. Perhaps this is what Eight Belles wanted us to understand or maybe she just wanted to go out in glory...who knows.

Eight Belles

It's a horse race!

Okay, it is a whole bunch of horse races, big ones, too.

Tomorrow is "Oaks Day" at Churchill Downs. That means that the fillies (young female horses) are in the spotlight. Above is one of my favorites, Awesome Chic. I first saw her when she won the Florida Oaks. I bet on her then because she looked so much like my Rex (the young horse in profile photo) and guess what? She won! She is not a favorite, but I believe "she can do it"!!!

Favorite, if Eight Belles goes to the Derby instead of the Oaks, is Proud Spell.



Eight Belles



Proud Spell



However, Country Star is my other choice.

There are a bunch of good horses in the race, did I mention A to the Croft!:



And if you are interested, you can join twinspires.com to bet on the Oaks, as well as the Derby on Saturday and the Woodford Reserve, the big turf race right before the Derby. There is a bit of a dispute going on, so as of now these will be the only races that you can bet on from this site, but that could change. Whether you want to bet or not, all of the races can be viewed live from this site (if you are a member).

Now, for the Derby.

I can't really get a handle on it. So, I think I will stick with Pyro.



Took this photo myself on a not good day for Pyro. I think I will blame it on the track.

But, I like many of the other horses and if time permits, I'll go over them in another post.

BEST OF LUCK!

Pansies

Ever notice how really beautiful pansies are? With their bright colors and velvety pedals, I'd have to say that they are my favorite flowers.

Ever notice how they tend to hang their heads? Wonder why.

Any suggestions on how to encourage pansies to hold their heads up, would be appreciated.

The Blood Flows

Nicanor- Barbaro's little brother

Sometimes, I kinda wonder what "it" is all about. Of course, I will never know, but a pattern seems to emerge. A legacy, if you "will"...

Some of Life's Greatest Challenges

Cancer is one of life's greatest challenges. The Great Walk To Beijing 2008 is an incredible undertaking of Olivia Newton-John's to raise money and awareness for fighting cancer.




Olivia is a breast cancer survivor. Melissa Etheridge and Kate Jackson are among many other celebrities who have met the challenge.

Katie Reider is fighting her own different battle now.





Reminds me of this quote from my youth. "Hold on to what is good. Support the weak. Help the suffering."

Life Is A State Of Mind

Mine happens to be Kentucky.

Kentucky derived from Iroquoian word

"Ken-tah-ten"

meaning land of tomorrow.

(I'm not really talking about the Derby prep races!)