Monday, August 17, 2009

Elephant In The Room


Have you seen this in the news lately? I spotted this story Sunday and was amazed and happy to see this 50-something elephant get a new lease on life. You can read the full story and see more photos here.

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A VERY big thank you to My Name Is PJ from Seens From the Backs of My Eyelids for this awesome award. I am flattered by her kindness and support. If you haven't met PJ yet, please stop by and say hi. She's a wonderful writer with a great attitude on life.


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Today I am working on my Time & Money Giveaway which officially CLOSED at midnight August 16th. I'll have the winner posted on Tuesday! Good luck to everyone and thanks a million for entering!

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Posted by Joanna Jenkins at 12:01 AM
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29 comments:

  1. Brian MillerAugust 17, 2009 at 2:15 AM

    too cool about the elephant...congrats on the award, well deserved...hope you have a great start to your week!

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  2. People Who Know Me Would Say:August 17, 2009 at 3:16 AM

    Hi Joanna, Thank you for the mention! I was pleasantly surprised (shocked!)because I operate on the 'down low' with my award giving.

    I hadn't seen the story on the elephant. Incredible!

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  3. Cathy ClementzAugust 17, 2009 at 4:08 AM

    That is an incredible story (although it is one of those things I wished never happened; I already feel badly for elephants without knowing these kind of things happen to them).

    CONGRATS ON THAT AWARD!! This is one I've never seen (but then again, I don't get around much!!)! You deserve it; you are such a thought provoking, talented blogger!!

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  4. Betty WAugust 17, 2009 at 4:33 AM

    I´m reading your blog from work and the story on the elephant is not showing up, but go there later.
    Congrats on the award! You deserve it!!

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  5. mommakinAugust 17, 2009 at 5:10 AM

    Congrats on the award!

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  6. Hit 40August 17, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    I did catch the photo in our local paper. They have also done a horse with an artificial leg.

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  7. Hit 40August 17, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    I did catch the photo in our local paper. They have also done a horse with an artificial leg.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 17, 2009 at 5:15 AM

    The photo of the elephant is both heart-warming & heart-wrenching...shudder to think how he lost his foot. Congrats on the award!

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  9. MariAugust 17, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    The elephant story is great! Although it's sad that it needed a prosthesis in the first place.
    Congrats on the award!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 17, 2009 at 5:40 AM

    What is it about elephants? I'm happy for it. If someone had done the same thing for, say, a monkey, I'd be kind of puzzled.

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  11. Cindy August 17, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    Congrats on the award, I had to look twice at the elephant. going to go read about it now.

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  12. LadyFiAugust 17, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    Congrats.. must go and check that elephant story out.

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  13. CiCiAugust 17, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    Wow, that is an amazing story about the elephants. So sad about the land mines. Thanks for pointing out this story. I would have missed it and I try to read stories from around the world. Good eye and good catch, Joanna.

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  14. ToniAugust 17, 2009 at 6:03 AM

    Lovely story about the elephant and congrats on the aware, you're worth it!

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  15. MaggiAugust 17, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    Congrats on the award!

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  16. ChristineAugust 17, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    that is so interesting, an elephant getting a prosthetic leg, thanks for sharing.

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  17. UnknownAugust 17, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    I saw the same story and it made me cry it was so neat.

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  18. bettyAugust 17, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    I hadn't seen that about the elephant; how interesting! congrats on your award; looking forward to seeing who the winner will be :)

    betty

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  19. Bill LislemanAugust 17, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    I'm curious about the contest results. Of course if I won that would be best, but I also am wondering if you noticed a spike in comments and visits.

    thanks

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  20. Green-Eyed MomsterAugust 17, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    You deserve every award you receive! I love coming here, your posts are always thought provoking and from your heart. I think that's why so many people love you!

    Hugs!!

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  21. Anne HAugust 17, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    It's time all the elephants got a good deal around here.
    YOU are a talented writer with a great big heart.

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  22. JoyceAugust 17, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    A very interesting story on the elephant. I'm glad there are people to help them continue to live long lives.

    Congrats on winning the award. xoxo

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  23. AletaAugust 17, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Thanks for the link about the elephant. It's stories like that ~ makes the world feel like a better place.

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  24. MikeAugust 17, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    That is great about the elephant!

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  25. LoraineAugust 17, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    Love the newly- quadrupedal pachyderm! And your blog! Never a dull post...

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  26. Rebel MotherAugust 17, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    Ah, I think the ele post is lovely. Hope for us all then!

    Congrats on your award!

    Always a lovely read.

    RMxx

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  27. bethAugust 17, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    I decided to comment here {where there's a litttle extra room} in regards to your neighborhood....WOW !

    I love it only because each house has some personality even if it's ugly personality....

    around here, our neighborhood has houses that all have the same midwestern built in the last 10 years look and it's sooooo boring !

    but I hate a tear down...I really do !

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  28. Claudya MartinezAugust 17, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    I want to give that elephant a hug.

    Congrats on the award.

    Geeze, how are you going to sort through all your entries for the contest?

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  29. Boozy ToothAugust 18, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    It breaks my heart to think of animals suffering. What a delight to see what was done for that sweet pachyderm. Animal prosthetics rule! Love it.

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