Da Agency

Kitty cartoon

butter@... (Virginia Butterfield) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:44:34 -0700

Ginny Butterfield
Cranberry Twp, Pa

When Visiting My House, Please....

butter@... (Virginia Butterfield) — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 14:16:23 -0700

Ginny Butterfield
Cranberry Twp, Pa

Happy Valentines Day from Ginny!

butter@... (Virginia Butterfield) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:07:49 -0800

Cute Beagles Site:

https://www.beaglesandbargains.com/category/holidays/valentines-day/

Free Valentines Day Audio Book (Children's Book)

PETE THE CAT: VALENTINE’S DAY IS COOL | A Valentine’s Day Read Aloud Picture Book

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwiJ8UVZl3Y

Ginny Butterfield
Cranberry Twp, Pa

Cocktail Anyone ?

butter@... (Virginia Butterfield) — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 22:25:08 -0800

Ginny Butterfield
Cranberry Twp, Pa

Happy New Year from Al & Ginny

butter@... (Virginia Butterfield) — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:26:27 -0800

Happy New Year from Al & Ginny

Hoping that the new year brings all good things including good health, safe travels, and much love, happiness, and peace!

Best Wishes and have a safe and Happy New Year's Eve!

Follow New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations around the world

Alaska and Hawaii will be among the last spots to ring in 2025.

https://abcnews.go.com/International/new-years-eve-celebrations-around-world-2025/story?id=117219214

Ginny Butterfield
Cranberry Twp, Pa

Merry Christmas from the Butterfields

butter@... (Virginia Butterfield) — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 12:56:41 -0800

Wishing you a wonderful and special Christmas with good food,
lots of holiday cheer, good health, and many Blessings to come in the new year.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas with family and friends and a safe and Happy New Year!

A Christmas gift for you - holiday combo of Christmas music, Christmas cookbooks, non fiction books and a wonderful Christmas movie (see below).

Merry Christmas
Happy New Year
From Al & Ginny

https://we.tl/t-wB7KXoUlmm

Music:

Books:

Movie:

Ginny Butterfield
Cranberry Twp, Pa

My Job Here is Done

butter@... (Virginia Butterfield) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:22:39 -0800

Ginny Butterfield
Cranberry Twp, Pa

A funny cat cartoon from author email --> First Trip to the Vet?

butter@... (Virginia Butterfield) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:34:53 -0800

Ginny Butterfield
Cranberry Twp, Pa

My new birdhouse

butter@... (Virginia Butterfield) — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 14:41:33 -0800

Just fool'n ya! This was a shameless swipe from FB but it tickled my funny bone!

Ginny Butterfield
Cranberry Twp, Pa

Cartoon from Book Author email

butter@... (Virginia Butterfield) — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 21:59:07 -0800

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Ginny Butterfield
Cranberry Twp, Pa

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

butter@... (Virginia Butterfield) — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 20:30:37 -0800

Sorry I am so late saying Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Have been offline all day till now. In spite of saying I was keeping Thanksgiving simple, I ended up cooking most of the day. Just hubby and I but we have a nice dinner and plenty of leftovers!

We have much to be thankful for!

I hope all of our friends and family had and is having a Blessed and Peaceful Thanksgiving with good food, good fun, while staying healthy and safe!

Ginny
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Ginny Butterfield
Cranberry Twp, Pa

Heart Warming video of President Trump on gold course with little girl

butter@... (Virginia Butterfield) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:36:00 -0800

Heart Warming video of President Trump on gold course with little girl

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxwo3OA8vmI&ab_channel=StoryfulNews%26Weather

Ginny Butterfield
Cranberry Twp, Pa

Trump's wonderful sense of humor!!!

butter@... (Virginia Butterfield) — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:19:17 -0800

Trump's wonderful sense of humor!!!

Donald Trump and Megan Mullally singing the "Green Acres" theme song at the 2005 Emmy Awards

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JoJ2HnMt6Q&ab_channel=PauloCorceiro

Yes, he sings!!

Ginny Butterfield
Cranberry Twp, Pa

North Carolina dog's search for love after owners killed in Helene ends in joy amidst life's darkest hours

butter@... (Virginia Butterfield) — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 11:52:36 -0800

North Carolina dog's search for love after owners killed in Helene ends in joy amidst life's darkest hours

A beagle named Moose survived the devastation of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina after his owners died. Despite facing physical and emotional trauma, he found love and healing with a foster family, inspiring others with his resilience and the power of second chances.

https://www.foxweather.com/lifestyle/moose-beagle-lake-lure-hurricane-helene-rescue-foster?dicbo=v2-lBGnntF

By Chris Oberholtz

LAKE LURE, N.C. �� A dog can teach us many life lessons.

For Moose, it's that joy can bloom even in the darkest hours.

The North Carolina beagle, once lost and grieving after Hurricane Helene, continues to inspire his new family and those who cared for him following a natural disaster that no one could ever imagine.

A beagle named Moose survived the devastation of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, after his owners died.

(Tara Lynn)

The ferocious storm ripped through his world nestled in Lake Lure's foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains nearly two months ago, leaving destruction and despair in its wake. His family �� his safe haven �� was killed after his home was swallowed by Helene's rage.

NORTH CAROLINA WOMAN USES INSTAGRAM TO REUNITE LOST PHOTOS SWEPT AWAY IN HELENE'S FLOODS WITH THEIR OWNERS

The remnants of a home are seen in Lake Lure, North Carolina, October 2, 2024, after the passage of Hurricane Helene.

(ALLISON JOYCE/AFP / Getty Images)

Glimmer of hope arrives

In the days following the nightmare, neighbors took turns caring for Moose, even as they faced their own struggles of being without water and power. During that time, Moose was viciously attacked by a pack of wild dogs. His condition was dire, requiring immediate medical attention.

It was thanks to one of those caring souls who called Triangle Beagle Rescue in Raleigh to get the care he desperately needed. The team of volunteers would soon offer a glimmer of hope for Moose, agreeing to take him in as soon as a foster home became available.

NORTH CAROLINA MAN OFFERS THANKSGIVING FEAST OF HOPE TO 5,000 HELENE SURVIVORS

Moose lost his home and family during Hurricane Helene.

(Tara Lynn)

The devastation in western North Carolina weighed heavily on Tara Lynn's heart. She yearned to help but struggled to find the right way. She and her husband toyed with the idea of fostering another dog from TriBeagles, but nothing seemed quite the right fit.

Then, Moose arrived, and it felt like destiny.

"I just felt like God said, 'Okay, this is your role, and step up and love on my little dog," Lynn told FOX Weather.

BODY OF FINAL MISSING IMPACT PLASTICS EMPLOYEE FOUND MORE THAN A MONTH AFTER HELENE

‘Trust the journey��

After being rescued from the mountains and undergoing surgery, Moose was a shell of his former self. But his eyes, filled with hope, were fixed on Lynn, his new savior. With her love and care, he would begin to heal.

HELENE DAMAGES OVER 800,000 ACRES OF NORTH CAROLINA FORESTS

Moose was a shadow of his former self after his rescue and surgery.

(Tara Lynn)

Moose was a fighter, a survivor, and his spirit, though wounded, remained unbroken. As he recovered, his playful side emerged, bringing joy to those around him.

As Lynn documented in her blog on Moose's recovery, she noticed his tail beginning to wag again, and his spirit was full of playful energy. In it, she reminded others that happiness can be a choice, even when life seems overwhelming.

"Whether we’re dealing with trauma or loss, healing is a slow process that requires patience, but we should trust the journey and give ourselves grace," she adds.

NORTH CAROLINA COUPLE RECOUNT BEING SWEPT AWAY ON COUCH DURING HURRICANE HELENE

Moose and Tara Lynn enjoy the sunshine ouside their home in Cary, North Carolina.

(Tara Lynn)

Reunited with the mountains

Now, a new chapter unfolds for Moose as he continues to heal from his physical and emotional scars. A family in Leicester, near Asheville, immediately recognized the urgency of Moose's long-term needs and opened their home to him back in the mountains.

It was already a safe place for two other beagles from TriBeagles, and despite the potential challenges of adding another to their family, they knew Moose was a part of their community and needed to be brought home.

Moose found his new forever family outside of Asheville.

(Triangle Beagle Rescue of NC)

Lynn said her four weeks with Moose were a celebration of second chances, a symbol of hope for many in western North Carolina still recovering from Helene.

"When life turns upside down, it’s okay to ask for help, and it’s okay to lean on the kindness of others," she said. "Don’t face hardships alone; the warmth of friends or even strangers can be the lifeline we need."

Today, Moose finds a second chance at life with joy in the little things �� napping in the sun, snuggling in a cozy bed and exploring the smells of his new world. Thanks to Lynn and his new owners, he has also found safety and peace again.

"In a fast-paced world, we often forget to pause," Lynn said," and simply appreciate the peaceful moments and simple pleasures life has to offer."

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Ginny Butterfield
Cranberry Twp, Pa

Veterans Day - Lets all Honor our Veterans today and every day!

butter@... (Virginia Butterfield) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:09:17 -0800

I thank all our Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifices! They have kept and are keeping America the home of the Free and the Brave!     I will always be grateful to all who serve/served!
-Ginny

Fox Corporation, US VETS renew 'Make Camo Your Cause' campaign dedicated to ending veteran homelessness

Fox News Channel viewers can expect to see a lot of camouflage through Veterans Day on November 11.

FOX Corporation is partnering with U.S.VETS for the "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign for the fourth straight year to help end veteran homelessness. The past three years have been wildly successful and resulted in significant donations to U.S.VETS and greater awareness of the critical work they do.

The "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign is dedicated to ending veteran homelessness in the United States because "veterans" and "homelessness" should never be uttered in the same sentence. The campaign aims to bring visibility and awareness to the tragic issue in the United States while transforming what it means to wear camo here at home.

Fox News Channel hosts and anchors will be wearing camo to show appreciation and gratitude for veterans and their military service, while also raising awareness and funds to propel U.S.VETS' mission. Viewers can pick up Fox News-branded camo gear in the online store and wear it proudly on Veterans Day to show that you honor U.S. veterans.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO "MAKE CAMO YOUR CAUSE"

more info:

https://www.foxnews.com/media/fox-corporation-us-vets-renew-make-camo-your-cause-campaign-dedicated-ending-veteran-homelessness

https://usvets.org/make-camo-your-cause/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eJrA8jWg08&ab_channel=FOX10Phoenix

https://www.military.com/veterans-day/veterans-day-military-discounts.html

Ginny Butterfield
Cranberry Twp, Pa

Happy Halloween from Ginny

butter@... (Virginia Butterfield) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:49:35 -0700

This Halloween, may your treats be many and your tricks be few!

Hope you have a beautiful Halloween. -- Ginny

Candy Corn Poke Cake

This Candy Corn Poke Cake is the perfect fall dessert - and it couldn't be easier to make. Not only does it look super cool but it's delicious!

Yield: one 9x13 cake

Ingredients:

1 box	yellow or white cake mix
	orange & yellow food coloring or red+yellow makes orange!
1 can	sweetened condensed milk
8 ounces	tub of Cool Whip or more if you like a little extra!
1 package	of candy corn for garnish

Directions:

Prepare the cake batter according to the directions on the back of the box. Divide the cake batter equally between 2 bowls. Using the food coloring, dye one half orange & the other half yellow.

Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Pour in the yellow batter. Freeze for 20 minutes. Remove from freezer, & spread the orange dyed batter on top. Let stand at room temperature while the oven preheats. Preheat the oven according the the directions on the back of the cake mix box.

As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, poke holes all over it using the back of a wooden spoon. Pour the can of sweetened condensed milk on top, making sure it gets in all of the holes you just poked. Cool until cool enough to handle, and then pop it in the fridge until it's completely cooled.

Frost with Cool Whip. Garnish with candy corn. Store in the refrigerator.

Source: mrshappyhomemaker.com

Have Fun, Stay Safe, Enjoy the day!

Ginny Butterfield
Cranberry Twp, Pa

Beloved 'Rainbow Bridge' honoring lost pets in North Carolina washed away by Helene

butter@... (Virginia Butterfield) — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 21:07:07 -0700

Beloved 'Rainbow Bridge' honoring lost pets in North Carolina washed away by Helene

https://www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/rainbow-bridge-lake-lure-flowering-north-carolina-helene

The area was slammed by about 22.5 inches of rain from Helene during Sept. 24-28. This caused the Broad River to surge and rise more than 15 feet, drowning its banks in silt and floodwater.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. �� The Rainbow Bridge of Lake Lure, a memorial dedicated to dogs and other pets that have passed away, is no more, as it was washed away during Hurricane Helene’s march across western North Carolina last month.

Located southeast of Asheville, the Rainbow Bridge was part of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge, a series of gardens and other installments placed on and around a pedestrian bridge that crossed the Broad River and connected the cities of Lake Lure and Chimney Rock.

The Flowering Bridge arch before Helene. (Reprinted with permission from the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge)

https://www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/rainbow-bridge-lake-lure-flowering-north-carolina-helene

The area was slammed by about 22.5 inches of rain from Helene during Sept. 24-28, according to the FOX Forecast Center. This caused the Broad River to surge and rise more than 15 feet, drowning its banks in silt and floodwater.

"We lost everything," said Linda Randeau, board member and volunteer with the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge. "We lost the Flowering Bridge, and we lost the Rainbow Bridge from Hurricane Helene. It's quite devastating, actually."

‘In person it’s so much worse'

The Rainbow Bridge, once painted in the colors of the rainbow and adorned in colorful collars and tags of animals who were so loved by their humans, is now all but disappeared and replaced by brown muck and debris.

Reandeau herself had placed a collar on the bridge in memory of her long-haired dachshund, Georgia, who passed away at the age of 13. Georgia’s collar, along with those of other pets that were hung on the Rainbow Bridge, now lost to Helene.

"She was a real sweetie. So, I don't have her tag anymore because I put it on that bridge. But, you know, it was just a tag. I still have pictures of her and her other puppy. We had actually two tags down there, our other doggie," Reandeau said. "It's heartbreaking."

Reandeau, placing a dog collar on the Rainbow Bridge for a visitor who had recently lost their dog.

(Reprinted with permission from the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge / FOX Weather)

Apart from the Rainbow Bridge, the greater Lake Lure Flowering Bridge and all of its gardens were also completely devastated.

Built in 2013, the Flowering Bridge was a vehicular bridge that was transformed into a botanical garden run by volunteers, Reandeau said. The green space also extended beyond the bridge, with 30 gardens and more than 2200 flowers, trees and other plants growing along the banks of the Broad River.

One of those gardens was the River’s Edge Dog Garden, which was taken care of by Reandeau. It had stepping stones in the shape of paw prints, plus a red fire hydrant and bench for pups and their humans.

The River's Edge Dog Garden before Helene. The Broad River can be seen in the background.

(Reprinted with permission from the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge / FOX Weather)

Those lush gardens were flushed downstream during Helene, replacing the vibrant greens and berry colors of the gardens with mud from the flood.

The future of Lake Lure Flowering Bridge, along with all its gardens and its beloved Rainbow Bridge, is uncertain, especially as the pedestrian bridge that crossed the Broad River is no longer structurally sound, Reandeau said.

She noted that the board of directors for the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge will have to decide what the future holds, as the greater Lake Lure community and many other communities in western North Carolina are still reeling from the impacts of Helene.

The area where the Rainbow Bridge and Dog Garden stood before Helene.

(Reprinted with permission from the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge / FOX Weather)

"I just would ask that everyone keep western North Carolina in their thoughts and prayers and to continue to donate to relief efforts for the whole area," Reandeau said. "The pictures are horrific. But when you see it in person, it's so much worse."

For now, the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge is in a recovery process. Reandeau noted that they are not accepting new volunteers and are instead limiting the number of people on the site due to safety concerns.

Instead, she encourages people to stay up to date with the site through the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge Facebook page, Instagram account and official website. People can also make donations on the official Lake Lure Flowering Bridge website.

Ginny Butterfield
Cranberry Twp, Pa

Cute Halloween Kitty

butter@... (Virginia Butterfield) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:13:10 -0700

Can't resist this cutie for Halloween:

From Author Kathi Daley

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Ginny Butterfield
Cranberry Twp, Pa

Happy Thanksgiving to all our Canadian Friends!

butter@... (Virginia Butterfield) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:19:48 -0700

Happy Thanksgiving to all our Canadian Friends! --Ginny

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Ginny Butterfield
Cranberry Twp, Pa

Cat Funny

butter@... (Virginia Butterfield) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:59:16 -0700

Ginny Butterfield
Cranberry Twp, Pa