A Third Poem, by Anita Bretha Freshair (desparately)dedicated to Shirley Dozen-o

Shirley Dozen-o-
She's a friend of mine
She wears hair spray and cologne
And Febreezes all the time.

Shirley, she's a girl
Who really fills up a room

With a swirl, you're enveloped

...In her Per-Fume

Shirley Dozen-o,
If she knew, surely, she'd care
Her Per-Fume contains Pesti-Cides

That are fogging up the Air

There's Pesti-Cide in soap
In lotions and cologne
They're everywhere, and make me choke
So I end up home alone.

Cide- that means kill
And it's killin' all my fun
Pesti-Cides make me ill,
And Shirley's wearing one.

I don't mean to hurt her feelings

I don't mean to cramp her style

But when she chooses Per-Fume over me

It's hard to laugh and smile

So, I hardly see Miss Shirley
Either way, I'm injured, though.
Her killer scent's not girly
But Shirley doesn't know

My Dog's Blog

This is Ludwig, AKA Bo-Bo.  He's been a member of our family for a year.  The exposure he's had to toxins in his life have been pretty low since he's usually with me.  As a matter of fact, he alerts me to scents when we are out.   Avoidance of contaminants is the key to better health for someone with MCS.  Our vet (Hawk's Prarie) has even met us outside for exams to minimize our exposure.

Ludwig wishes everyone would quit using chemicals on their lawns.  It triples a dog's chance of getting cancer to be exposed to chemical lawn fertilizers and it hurts the salmon.  Scott's turfbuilder contains the same broad leaf KILLer they used in Agent Orange. (Don't let the picture of the healthy dog on the bag fool you-it's no good for anybody).

Ludwig thinks people should use healthy options.  An organic fertilizer, like Lily Miller, and aerating the soil will make your grass so thick (and perfect for rolling in), the weeds won't have room to take hold.

Instead of Frontline flea KILLer, introduce a small amount of brewers yeast to your dog's food.  Mmm!  Dogs love it!

Ludwig also hopes everyone will quit using toxic laundry products-especially dryer sheets!!  Think about why you think you need certain products, and find a non-toxic solution.

Healthy choices are out there.  If not for yourself, do it for your pet.

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In All Fairness, Your Awareness, Would Help Prevent MCS Impairedness, (courtesy, A.B. Freshair)

State of Washington Proclamation, Jan. 26, 2009

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Whereas, people of all ages in Washington have developed a condition known as Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) as a result of a single massive exposure or repeated low level exposure to toxic chemicals or other irritants in the environment; and

Whereas, MCS is recognized by the World Health Organization, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Social Security Administration, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Environmental Protection Agency, as well as other state and federal govermental agencies and commissions which have supported the health and welfare of the chemically injured; and

Whereas, MCS is a chronic condition for which there is no known cure; symptoms include chronic fatigue, muscle and joint pains, rashes, asthma, headaches and other respiratory and neurological problems; and

Whereas, MCS can cause major financial, employment, housing, health and social consequenses for people who have this disability; and

Whereas, reasonable accomodation and raising of awareness of MCS can provide opportunities for people with this disability to enjoy access to work, school, public facilities and other settings where they can continue to contribute their professional skills, ideas, creativity, abilities, and knowledge; and

Whereas, people with MCS need the support of family, friends, coworkers, and society as they manage their condition and adapt to new lifestyles,

Now, therefore, I Christine O. Gregoire, Governor of the state of Washington do herby proclaim May 2009, MCS awreness month and I urge all citizens to support understanding, education, and research of MCS.

Family is Gold

...in the words of Madonna...and it is true.  Whatever family means to you, we all need people we can count on.  Jon has really been there for me at some crucial times, and I am deeply grateful.  He is my brother and a truly kind person.  

Jon is the Project Manager at 510 Interiors in Olympia Live Well, Live Green!!

Our darling nephew Dyllan and joyous neice Jozey.