I am Marissa
Sister of Max
Who needs love, sleep, adventure
Who loves her family, dogs, friends
Who sees compassion, smiles, flowers
Who hates bullying, judgment, meatloaf
Who fears bees, loneliness, death
Who dreams of writing, singing, dancing
Who has found poems of passion
Resident of Rochester
Battaglia
It would be a big responsibility and honor to run the world. If I were chosen to rule the world, I would do many things. The first thing I would do is invent a program that saves all of your copy and pastes. Why hasn’t someone come up with that yet? Next, I would make sure that everyone has shelter, food and clean water. I would take money from the rich because, honestly, other people need that money more.
Next, I would improve the environment. I would ban all of the harmful ingredients in the food we eat. Why is it allowed in our food when it’s not good for us? It’s not like I would get rid of desserts and other not-so-healthy treats, only the harmful ingredients. I would also make sure all of the crops are organic, and not sprayed with pesticides, or whatever they use to make it “better.” I would also designate patrol squads all around the world to pick up trash from beaches and parks, because littering isn’t doing any good for anybody.
I would also implement a universal language. I would make the universal language Spanish or English, because a lot of people already know it. I wouldn’t get rid of the other languages, though. In my world, kids would learn two languages, one that their parents already know, and either Spanish or English. For the people that already know Spanish or English, they can choose another language to learn. It’s a good way for us to communicate with each other. This would be enforced in schools. I would also make education free because it’s important to be educated. In order to make it far in society, you need to be well educated, and I don’t believe in paying money for wanting to learn.
The last thing I would do is take some of the rich people’s money again (sorry rich people, you’ll be fine) and take it and put it into exploring space and our oceans. I think it’s a very important part of life, and even though we know a lot already, we don’t know nearly enough. Putting that money into furthering technology can help us explore those places, and would be beneficial for all of us. I’m sure I could come up with a lot of other things to change or do with the world, but these would be the things I would do. This is a total hypothetical situation, and there’s probably never going to be a leader of the world, but if there were one, and if I happened to be chosen for it, this is what I would do.
1.) Greece Canal Dog Park – This park is 1 acre and includes a separate area for smaller dogs. All dogs must be registered with the Monroe County Department of Parks for entry into the dog park. Open from 7am to 5pm, October 15th through March 14th, and 7am to 9pm, March 15th through October 14th, this is a great place to go if your dog loves to run around and play catch. It’s also an ideal place for your dog to lounge in the sun if they just want some fresh air.
2.) Ellison Dog Park – This park is not just for dogs, it’s a great place to take a walk or go for a run too! The hours are 7am to dusk year round and it costs just $24 per year to have access to the park. There are a lot of big hills for your dog to run around on, providing them with a great workout. During the winter you can even sled with your dog if your dog is up for the adventure!
3.) Canal Way Trail – This trail is one of 1600 rail-traits supported by Rails-to-Trails conservancy, which is a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nation wide network of trails. This is a perfect place to take your dog for a walk. On the canal on the Fairport side there is a great ice cream shop called MoonlightCreamery that features a dog-friendly outside seating area complete with a water dish for thirsty dogs.
4.) Bruster’s Ice Cream – Speaking of ice cream, Bruster’s is another great place to take your dog. They will even make a free sundae with dog bones crumbled on top for their furry customers. If you don’t see it on the menu just ask and they will make it for your dog!
5.) Village Bakery and Café – With seating outside for your furry friend, they serve soup, sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts. It’s a great location to go during the spring and summer.
Taylor swift has recently developed a new sense of style and I will be critiquing them. This is my own opinion and if you have another point of view I would love to hear it!
This first look Taylor was at the BMI pop awards and it’s one of her better looks recently. I love the shape of the dress but not necessarily the print on it. And I’m not quite to sure how I feel about her bleached hair.
This look Taylor was going somewhere in this dress that looks like a goth picnic blanket. Again it’s a flattering dress but I don’t know what made Taylor gravitate towards the pattern of the dress. And the shoes I don’t think go with the dress.
This is another one of Taylor’s street style and I do like the idea of a t-shirt and shorts but where is the color? I mean even the girl behind her and the guy behind her is wearing black. I think she should use some more color.
This picture was taken at coachella, which is a time where it’s okay to experiment with your wardrobe but this is not very cochella at all. There isn’t any color (again) and the shoes look like shoes I wore when I was 8. I don’t think it flatters her either. Yeah I just don’t get her style right now.
These next images is when Taylor’s style was actually quite cute and if you notice her hair is bleached in these. Maybe when she bleached her hair she decided to try some new clothing pieces out.
These outfits are much cuter than the other ones she has been wearing recently. I love Taylor Swift as a person and musician but lately I haven’t been a fan of her style. Maybe she’ll change it or at least add some color.
My friend Mary shared this wonderful picture on Facebook the other day and I love it so much and I thought I would share it as well.
When I read this I thought to myself, wow this is so true. It’s more important to believe in faith rather than living in fear. If we lived in fear all the time, we wouldn’t accomplish anything. Could you image if Albert Einstein was afraid of failing? He wouldn’t have gotten anything done.
This is a short and sweet post but this quote speaks for itself. I hope this gave someone inspiration for the day!
When adopting a new animal, you may not know all of the right things to feed it. It’s important to know that just like humans, dogs and cats are allergic to some human foods. Be cautious when giving your dog or cat any type of human foods especially the ones that are poisonous to dogs.
According to Ashley Forti, BVMS, MRCVS, here are some examples of products you should avoid feeding your dogs:
1. Chocolate, coffee and caffeine
All of these products contain theobromine which is found in cocoa seeds, coffee beans and some nuts. These can make your dog or cat throw up, have diarrhea, increase their heart rate, panting, become hyperactive, increase their thirst and urination, have tremors, seizures or even die.
2. Raisins and grapes
These have the potential to cause kidney failure. Some animals can eat them and be okay but other dogs may be more sensitive and develop clinical signs after ingesting a small amount. Even a small amount of grapes can make a cat ill. Repeated vomiting and hyperactivity are signs your pet could be having a reaction to ingesting raisins or grapes.
3. Over the counter medications
Rather than going to the vet, many people choose to give their animals medication at home. Administering pain relievers like Aspirin, Aleve, Advil and Tylenol can cause your pet to have gastrointestinal irritation, ulceration, perforation leading to sepsis, and even death. Over the counter medications can also cause acute kidney failure and neurological disease. There are veterinary pain medications that are specifically formulated for dogs and cats which are much safer to use. If your dog or cat is in need of pain medication, consult your veterinarian.
4. Garlic, Onions and Chives
These specific food items can cause both dogs and cats to have an upset tummy and red blood cell damage. Regardless of if your pet ingests a large quantity once or eats smaller amounts regularly, poisoning can occur so be sure to keep your pet way from garlic, onions, and chives.
Being smart about what you feed your animals is very important. Always double check to make sure that any of these ingredients aren’t in anything you are giving your pet and remember: it’s best to talk to your vet and ask what’s right for your pet.
What other items can people eat but not share with their pets? Leave a comment and let us know!
http://www.sittingforacause.com/blog/adopt-dont-shop/my-view-on-adoption-rather-than-buying/
That moment when you want to buy an animal, think about where you are buying the animal. Is the animal coming from a safe, welcoming environment or not? There are many things to consider before buying a new pet. Typically, if you buy an animal from a pet store you’re supporting puppy mills. A puppy mill is an establishment that breeds puppies for sale, typically on an intensive basis and in conditions regarded as inhumane. If you would like to learn more about puppy mills and what they are really like I recommend the documentary Dog by Dog. It gives people more insight on the topic and it’s very eye opening.
Instead of buying a pet from a store, considering adoption is a better option! By adopting an animal from a shelter you are able to save the animal and give it a better life. Some other pluses of adopting the animal from a shelter rather than a pet store include:
There are so many animals waiting to be adopted, in fact, 6 to 8 million dogs are waiting in animal shelters to be adopted. Every person has the capability of saving an animal and you can really change an animal’s life!
My best friend adopted a cat from a shelter just last year. Her cat, Skylar, is one of the nicest cats I’ve ever met. She loves to play and she loves being outside. Just because the animal you adopt isn’t from a pet store doesn’t mean it’ll be mean or a bad pet. The experience of seeing her adopt a pet and making it so happy made me want to adopt an animal. From her experience I have learned that happiness can go both ways when adopting an animal. It brings the animal happiness as well as the human. Knowing that an animal’s life has been saved made me feel warm inside and it made me realize how lucky I have been in my life. I don’t know the experience of not being wanted and I feel as if for anyone it would be hard to go through, therefore helping the animal and making it feel wanted is an amazing thing.
While my family has never adopted any animals, in the future I plan on adopting animals from a shelter. Helping animals is what motivates me to support animal adoption. Humans have the capability of helping animals and I think because we are able to help, we should.
There are many different ways you can help. If you aren’t able to take care of an animal at this point in time you could always share on social media about the animals that need to be adopted. One of your friends might share it and spread the word even more. Someone is bound to see it and adopt an animal. Even if it seems like a small action it could make all the difference. You can also volunteer at your local shelter. Shelters are always looking for people to help and you get to spend your day with animals all day so it’s pretty much a win-win. Additionally, shelters always need new toys, towels and other supplies so donating is always another option. Even helping in small ways will make a big difference.
You can’t buy love but you can adopt it from an animal shelter.
https://beta.theodysseyonline.com/lessons-from-legally-blonde
Most people know the movie “Legally Blonde” with Elle Woods and her little chihuahua, Bruiser. What you may not have noticed while watching the movie is that there are some major life lessons. Of course, I didn’t notice them when I first watched it, but recently I re-watched the movie, and Elle Woods shows us how to be strong, a good role model and true to yourself.
In the beginning of the movie, Elle is so caught up on Warner that she forgets who she is and what she really wants. However, it’s her infatuation for Warner that causes her to get into law school, which is a lot harder to do than one may think. When she gets there, she finds out that Warner is with another girl, and not just with her, but engaged to her. At that moment, Elle realizes that she doesn’t need Warner, and that’s the first lesson. She teaches us that you don’t need a boyfriend or girlfriend to be happy. She shows us determination and perseverance.
While Elle is in college, she is still put down by Vivian and other classmates, but she works really hard and shows that with hard work comes great success. Elle teaches us that if you want to accomplish something, the only person that can accomplish it is yourself. Putting in hard work can really make all the difference. Many of us have dreams, and unless we take action to turn those dreams into reality, they will always stay dreams. Even though Elle’s original plan was to not go to law school (I mean, she was majoring in fashion merchandise), once she had an idea of what she wanted to accomplish, she was able to do it.
Another very important life lesson Elle Woods taught us was the Bend and Snap. It ultimately never fails. Even if you snap too hard and break your crush’s nose, it still works. The Bend and Snap teaches us to feel comfortable in our own skin. The whole scene has so many different kinds of people: skinny, curvy, Caucasian, African American, Asian, short, and tall. Being comfortable in your own skin is so important.
Elle also teaches us also to be good people on the inside. She never jumped to conclusions about who was guilty. Brooke Taylor Windham was accused of murdering her husband, but Elle never doubted her for a second. During the case, she used her knowledge on perms and caused the true culprit to come to light. Elle shows us to stick to our gut instinct and stand up for what is right.
Even though Elle Woods is a fictional character, she shows us how to be better people, which I think is important for everyone to pay attention to. Even though this movie is a comedy, there are some great life lessons. If you haven’t seen the movie, I would definitely recommend it. As Elle Woods said, “You must have faith in people. And most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself.”
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