Appreciate Your Pachyderm!

       TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND.

    APPRECIATE YOUR PACHYDERM!

   This is a very BIG day!
   September 22nd is "Elephant Appreciation Day!"
   It was created in 1996 by Mission Media.
   It's founder, Wayne Hepburn, received a paperweight
of elephants on parade from his daughter as a gift. He,
according to holidayinsights,com, became fascinated by
them and started to collect books and trinkets featuring
....yep...elephants.
   I have seen a lot of animals this past week.

   Many make good pets. Many just make a mess!

   I have enough trouble taking care of myself although

my wife does have a few fish.
    Other critters have tried to come into my life this
week....at least in passing. We've got the usual
herd of cats that don't belong to anybody but
keep coming around. Neighbors have reported another
bear in the area although I haven't seen it yet. And a
rather huge groundhog has been enjoying the pears
that have fallen from the tree across the street.
     But I haven't seen any elephants! We use to see
an elephant or two. But only "seasonally."
     They came during "Circus season" when
Ringling Brothers or one of the other big shows
come to town. Apparently that's coming to an
end as Ringling Brothers is giving up the
Pachyderms. I'll bet those big beasts will miss
seeing the fans when they're put out to
pasture. After all, they never forget!
       Anyhow supporters of "Elephant
Appreciation Day" suggest you pay a visit to
your local zoo to show your appreciation.
        The 'local zoo' in Scranton is long gone
as is "Toni" the elephant that was once its star
attraction. The next closest animal preserve lists
50 species....but no elephants!
          So, unless you're willing to travel to
find an elephant to appreciate, I can only think
of one alternative.
         You'' just have to hug a Republican!
         Hope you don't work for peanuts and
that all your news is good!