Well, we are now 5 days old, in this new year, 2025. So far its been a roller coaster.
There was a terrible accident on New Year's Eve on the highway we use to go to church...and yesterday at work, I found out that the only occupant in that single car accident was killed...dead at the scene. She was thrown out of the vehicle after it hit the median, and then crossed the traffic lanes and into a ditch where she rolled...it was a lady who was a Physician's Assistant, (PA), who was a frequent 'visitor' to help manage the care of all of our residents. She was well liked, pleasant, and always eager to help with the medical issues as they popped up. At only 37 years, she leaves behind her husband, and three young children, 4, 7 and 11. I have meet the older two girls as she would sometimes bring them with her if she needed to be there on a weekend. I didn't ever meet the little boy. Such a waste and so very sad.
The we found out that Marg E from Marg's Animals also recently passed away. You can read about it here, and HERE. A huge loss for Blogville.
Not a very happy start for Happy New Year...
And our weather is in crazy mode. We have had ice and snow and very cold conditions, but we are thankful we are not in the path of the storm known as Blair, though we might see the results of the edges of that system. We pray all our friends will be safe if they are in the path of that storm, it sounds like a whopper. It's 14F here, right now, and windy..with some lake effect snow. We know its winter, but...Brrrr!
Petcretary did some fooling around with an AI image generator, and put in our breeds for Christmas, and for New Year's...and she got these...not too terrible but still...not us either, BOL!!!
OK, here are OUR selfies for the new year...lets hope and pawray that the remaining days will be nicer in so many ways. Tell your family members that you love them...you just never know...
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| We've joined the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by the wonderful Cat On My Head!! Thanks, Kitties Blue! |
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteThe world is a sad place in lots of places at the moment, I fear... all we can do is ensure that in our own wee corners there is cheer. You manage that with your selfies, Very handsome. (The AI is also fun and I could tell it was you, even if not photographic - which I think I prefer!) Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
The New Year has only begun and already, so much sadness. Your AI photos are pretty good, Dalton and Benji. The only time I played with AI, they made me into a tiger - a cat- can you even believe it?!
ReplyDeleteOf course Mummy immediately thought of her sister and brother-in-law, killed in a traffic accident only 3 and a half months ago, when she read this post. So much sadness - We can hardly dare hope the rest of the year will be better.
ReplyDeleteBut you boys look great in your New Year's hats and We will put Our paws together and purray that 2025 will, indeed, get better.
First of all, your pics are absolutely outstanding!
ReplyDeleteWe were saddened to hear that Marg had made her way to the Bridge. She was a very special lady. And how tragic for the family of the lady who lost her life in that accident.
Woofs,
Ollie
What sad ways to start the new year. We were sad about Miss Marg. She was a wonderful caring lady. It's cold here too! I'm doing my best to stay warm. Your selfies are terrific. ~Murphy
ReplyDeleteThat's not a good way to start the year. We are sad that Marg passed. We know there was a wonderful reunion at the Bridge.
ReplyDeleteOur condolences to the family who lost their wife and mom.
ReplyDeleteWe've had two family members in hospital at the New Year; 2025 is turning out to be weird.
That is a very sad start to the new year for the families of both. Marg will be greatly missed for her kindness to all animals.
ReplyDeleteThe AI selfies are fun.
AI could never replace the real thing. Your selfies are so cute! We have our paws crossed that 2025 will be better than it's started off as.
ReplyDeletedoodz....yur sellfeez oh yur selfz iz de best !! it haz been a sad start two de yeer all reddy....pawz crozzed for way better monthz a head ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteLulu: "You boys look very dashing in your tuxedos and sweaters, but I have to say, the real yous with your hats are my favorites!"
ReplyDeleteChaplin: "We were sorry to hear about Dennis's old friend Marg, and that is awful about the accident! There have been four bad accidents along the highway near us in the past month, too. We don't know what's going on with all the drivers lately!"
So sad to read about that young mother who lost her life. And of course, we were all devastated to hear of the passing of a good friend Marg. We hope 2025 brings a lot more good news soon. We have now been more than 24 hours in the throes of the awful storm. People were stuck in their vehicles for 3-4 hours with all the accidents on the highways due to severe icing. Today it is all about snow. An official blizzard. We have at least 8 inches so far and it is still snowing and blowing. We Sibes love it but not the peeps.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Misty and Timber
Adorable selfies! It really hasn't been the best start to the new year...
ReplyDeleteI like the third one down with the winter jumpers on!
ReplyDeleteThat is so sad about the PA and of course about Marg too. I prefer the real yous to the AI. Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year! XO
ReplyDeleteThe real yous is da cutest!! Here's hopin' da new year winds up better than it started... we're supposed to be gettin' snow later this week.... I am no fan of snow, that's fur sure!
ReplyDeleteOh Ingrid, I'm so very sorry about the loss of your PA. So tragic. And the loss of Blogville's Marg is a double whammy. There's no way to understand these losses so I'll just say I'm sending you loads of gentle thoughts of comfort. ❤️🩹
ReplyDeleteP.S. You AI efforts were actually pretty cool. Good job. But nothing's better than seeing your adorable special fur-kids for real.