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Concern for animals inspired me to blog about a friend’s non profit called Inspire and Flourish. This fourth of July weekend I couldn’t believe the intensity of neighborhood fireworks.
Firstly without full community fireworks this year it seemed like everyone in the neighborhoods put on their own displays!
It was a rip roaring good time. However not so fun for most people’s pets.
Secondly people took to social media the next day to search for terrified pets that ran away.
Even more, people continue to report animals missing. Pets continue to wander, confused and scared.
Likewise my son’s dog was scared to death even though he’d been raised in a frat house! Learn more in Concern-For-Animals-Inspires-Flourishes.
Therefore I called Steffany Flemming, creator of Inspire and Flourish, for some advice.
Inspire and Flourish is a nonprofit helping animals and people in need.
Above all Inspire and Flourish creates and supports great events like its annual dog fashion show. In addition Inspire and Flourish features carnival games and inspired benefit events.
Certainly you can check out my podcast live from that event here.
Above all these events provide fundraising and awareness to help partner organizations flourish.
Steffany says Inspire and Flourish exists help the most vulnerable.
It all started just wanting to help animal rescues, and seeing the need everywhere. These days it’s extended to children that are struggling, as well as animal rescue groups.
Animals are a comfort to all of us, especially children.
Most importantly someone in crisis will often feed their animals first.
They can come to an inspired event, get a bag of dog food and save enough money feel so they can better about taking care of their own needs too.
But plugging gaps in the animal rescue world is what Inspire and Flourish does best.
Flemming says there will always be animals in need. There will always be a need for animal rescue.
It’s really expensive, she says.
If Inspire and Flourish can intervene to offset expenses for these organizations, “then we have fulfilled our purpose”.
Oh yeah, what about the fireworks effects on my son’s dog? Inspire and Flourish let me know rescue dogs especially can be triggered by loud noises and revert as a result.
In short you have to hold and comfort the animal as long as it takes to calm them down. They don’t understand what all the fuss is about.
And that’s Steffany. Whatever it takes. As long as it takes!
In the same vein CBD oil for dogs doesn’t hurt either.
Especially for a golden raised in a fraternity house in the heart of Baltimore.
Check out Inspire and Flourish here.
Donations always help too
And, Steffany says she can put volunteers to work right away.
Inspire and Flourish
Firstly I’ve detected a big increase in the number of fake people and fake comments on Facebook recently. Learn more in Facebook’s-Real-Evil-Purpose-Bob Davis Podcast 939.
Moreover not only is Facebook’s user experience poor, so is the experience for advertisers. See the editor’s note at the bottom of this blog to learn more about the trials and tribulations of content creators and advertisers on FB
Secondly what’s the reason for all this ‘fake engagement’ on the social media giant.
For example we should be now be aware Facebook encourages discord and disagreement. From the time of my first post on this subject new information has come to light.
To clarify, yes I’m saying FB is the most dangerous and destructive force in our society.
Especially relevant to this podcast is a further clarification of why I refuse to allow comments on my FB posts. Get that podcast here.
Finally I’ll ask this as a question. I wonder if Facebook itself is behind this. And, if they are, why? Check out Facebook’s-Real-Evil-Purpose-Bob Davis Podcast 939.
In the same vein tech writers long ago exposed FB algorithms designed to reward discord and division. Negative reinforcement creates a stronger bond and more engagement than positive reinforcement.
Even more propaganda on social media platforms has always been suspect.
Here’s my thing. In short I came the conclusion recently it all might just be FB itself manipulating users for its own purposes or worse, at someone or something’s behest.
Consequently we all might think twice before engaging in back and forth arguments on FB. In addition, we might think twice before commenting at all.
(Editor’s note: I am doing a new post for podcast 939 due to two reasons. First replacing an image for a podcast with Facebook clunky and byzantine image ‘scraping’ process is slower than just copying and pasting a new post with a new SEO title and some minor changes, Second, Facebook also has images with any artwork that uses the Facebook logo, but slightly changes it. So much for the social media giant’s promotion of ‘free speech’.)
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Firstly I’ve detected a big increase in the number of fake people and fake comments on Facebook recently. Learn more in Menacing-Evil-Purpose-Of-Facebook-Bob Davis Podcast 939.
Secondly what’s the reason for all this ‘fake engagement’ on the social media giant.
For example we should be now be aware Facebook encourages discord and disagreement.
To clarify, yes I’m saying FB is the most dangerous and destructive force in our society.
Especially relevant to this podcast is a further clarification of why I refuse to allow comments on my FB posts. Get that podcast here.
Finally I’ll ask this as a question. I wonder if Facebook itself is behind this. And, if they are, why? Check out Menacing-Evil-Purpose-Of-Facebook-Bob Davis Podcast 939.
In the same vein tech writers long ago exposed FB algorithms designed to reward discord and division. Negative reinforcement creates a stronger bond and more engagement than positive reinforcement.
Even more propaganda on social media platforms has always been suspect.
Here’s my thing. In short I came the conclusion recently it all might just be FB itself manipulating users for its own purposes or worse, at someone or something’s behest.
Consequently we all might think twice before engaging in back and forth arguments on FB. In addition, we might think twice before commenting at all.
Certainly with so called engagement the core of FB’s existence, if we all stopped commenting what do you think would happen?
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(Editor’s note: The pic shows one of many options for creating fake personas on FB. I use it to show how easy it is. I’m sure they won’t mind if you check out the page, then you can see too!)
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You don’t often get a July Fourth, Fireworks and an Eclipse all rolled together these days. Let’s enjoy it together in July-Fourth-Fireworks-Eclipse-Radio-Bob Davis Podcast 938.
Firstly it seems to me like the scolds have ruined yet another holiday.
What used to be an oasis of fun has been turned into a tedious history lesson.
Secondly do your own research about our glorious or tawdry past. I’m certainly not going to waste your time.
Certainly I’ll share a few facts about the 1700’s. That’s about it.
However I think it’s more fun to share some stories of fourths I remember as a kid. Even more fun to do it while the eclipse gets rolling and the kids shoot fireworks in the park.
For example for some reason I seem to remember all the wonderful cars from back in the day in my stories. Giant hunks of American Steel.
In addition those backyard parties with my grandfather’s sales guys.
Truth is to a kid, everything is bigger than life. Especially the smells. Martinis. Beer. Coffee. Cigarettes. Cigars. Even Perfume.
Finally it sure seems to me like reminiscing is better therapy in today’s world, than bitching and moaning about interpretations of the signing of the declaration. Besides, those guys in the park have fireworks!
To sum up don’t forget! A perfect summer night. Fireworks. An eclipse. The entire neighborhood partying.
(Editor’s Note: Yes I do refer to the American Colonies circa 1776 as ‘The United States’. My mistake, but perhaps understandable considering the amount of fireworks in the background. Obviously we did not become These United States until after the ratification of the US Constitution in 1788, and the Bill of Rights later in 1790.)
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Firstly these peak summer days make me reminisce. We’re going to do that and more in The-Vast-Night-Of-Fear-Bob Davis Podcast 937.
Secondly done a lot of political podcasts this month. Time for an easy talker. No prep. Or plan. Just what’s on my mind.
To begin with I watched a movie the other night that really struck the perfect chord for the times we’re living through.
Certainly you should check out The Vast of Night when you get the chance.
In the same vein I noticed a news story the other day that says America is an ‘Anger Incubator’. Even more it reminded me of a recent podcast this month which wondered whether we’re all delirious. You can hear it here.
Find out more in The-Vast-Night-Of-Fear-Bob Davis Podcast 937.
In addition rather than anger I submit America is really an incubator of fear right now. Fear is what drives the anger.
And this is why, for instance, The Vast of Night is so good.
But on the other hand, when we hit one of these perfect summer days, it gives me some perspective. Even more it strikes me as strange that we’re living in caldron of fear and anger with the wind in the trees and the sound of cicadas.
Even the sound of a train rolling through the neighborhood reminds me of times past. Similarly, the feel of burnt grass or warm asphalt under my bare feet
And the smells! Right after a thunderstorm. In the early morning hours.
Finally, I think our fears are related to the certainty we can’t control outcomes right now. Not even a little.
In conclusion it’s a short summer in the upper Midwest. Embrace the heat. Sleep with the windows open. Get out in the vast night and capture a look at the stars. Share it with someone before the heat leaves us.
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