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The sun is back just in time for the weekend. Perfect! Grab some friends and enjoy a margarita at Neo Cantina in Biltmore Village. Happy Friday!
Hello, I am Elvis and I have been at Brother Wolf’s
I really love people, but they haven’t been that kind to me that’s why I’m a bit aloof. However, from time to time, I can’t contain my true self and I find myself kissing and loving on folks. Let’s keep it between us though; I have a reputation to maintain. I am sure that if I knew you would love me tender; and, I would immediately know I couldn’t stop loving you.
But, wait there is more good stuff. I also get along with other dogs just fine, thank you very much! This is big, you know; there are so many dogs that don’t seem to get along with other dogs. I don’t get it, but that’s the way it is. Not with me, though. I like my friends and I’ve had many playmates here at Brother Wolf.
All of these good qualities would make you think that someone would adopt me. Well, unfortunately, easy come, easy go and so they have; and they have brought me back because of my sins. That’s why I started this conversation by sharing them with you.
I would do just fine with someone who could take me running, hiking or walking and tire me out. I would sleep for the rest of the day until the evening walk or run, and probably wouldn’t feel like singing, jumping or chasing cats. But, with me, you have to have time. I have to be always in your mind and I will love you so, you won’t be all shook up.
So, if you are lonesome tonight, if you are so lonesome you could cry, know I am lonesome too but there is no need for it, just stop by Brother Wolf and bring me home with you. I can’t stop believing that it will be any day now when I will get my forever home; just remember, I need you so. I am a hound dog, but I’m much more than that; let me be the one for you forever, not just for tonight.
I am Biscuit and I need to find my forever home. When I say “forever” I really mean it. You see I’ve had somewhat of a tough life. I’ll tell you all about it a bit later… but first I want to share with you a bit about me, what I need and what I can give you. If we are not a match, perhaps you know someone who may be the perfect one for me.
So here it goes…
My Story
I am not too sure of what happened to me as a puppy but I know it could not have been good because I ended up being so frightened. I was found in the streets by a nice man who took me in. He could not keep me because he had lots of cats; and I, well, how shall I put it? I guess the truth is that I love to chase cats, or anything that moves for that matter, so the man took me to a wonderful place called Brother Wolf. And this has been my home for some time now. They really love me here, but I do get anxious about all the noise coming from all the other dogs… they can be quite loud; you know? …especially those puppies!
But, back to my story. I was a happy dog and then I got adopted by a nice family who had a really, really bad dog. We played for a while but then he went berserk and attacked me, but I survived, phew! That was a close call, but now all I have left from that incident are a few scars… you would think I would hate other dogs after that experience! But I don’t … I get afraid some times, but I mostly ignore other dogs and have a few close friends.
Well… after I got patched up, there I was back at Brother Wolf. These wonderful folks took care of me and loved me. The first few months back I was truly scared, but eventually I gained my confidence and the volunteers started noticing the great dog that I am.
One day about 2 months ago I got adopted again! Boy was I happy! And, so was every one at Brother Wolf. Finally, I had my home, or so we hoped. Unfortunately, that was not the case. I don’t want to speak bad about any one, but the lady who adopted me simply did not know that she had to be the leader. I am not at ease in that role at all. So one day I was scared and nipped a stranger who was coming towards me. I didn’t hurt the lady; I was just scared. My so called owner called Animal Control and told them to euthanize me and that she did not want me any longer. Can you believe that? Thankfully Animal Control realized that I am not a mean dog; they found the chip that told them I was a Brother Wolf dog and saved my life! Another close call!
It has taken me nearly two months of working with my volunteers and the folks at Brother Wolf to finally get me back to my loving sweet self. I was so scared… I thought everyone was after my life! Wouldn’t you be? But, thankfully, that’s all in the past and every day I am getting better and better. I am ready for my forever home. I really want someone who can take care of me, give me a home and let me love them back. Would you be that someone?
Brother Wolf’s adoption center is located at
Friday, October 29, the place to be is Club 11 (upstairs at the Grove House) for another amazing trip with The New Cosmic Band.
The New Cosmic Band is an ever-changing lineup of local musicians, coming together to make "music for the alien invasion", according to founding member David Lee. Saturday's lineup features Lee and Anthony Dorion from Silver Machine, Discordian Society's Max Melner and Alfonso Graceffo, and drummer Josh Newton-y'all know you can't resist that much awesome. Doors open at 10, with DJ support before and after The New Cosmic Band's midnight show.
"If anyone coming to Moogfest wants a healthy dose of Asheville's local organic psychedelic rock this is the place to be!" -David Lee. What more can I say?
Club 11 is at 11 Grove Street, right off Patton Avenue in downtown Asheville. $5 for 21 and up, $7 for 18-21. For more information go to The New Cosmic Band's web site or check out the event page on Facebook.
april fox is a freelance writer from asheville. see more of her work here, or follow her on facebook.
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Today is the official Grand Opening for The Hop West in Asheville North Carolina. From 1pm till 11pm tonight, they are scooping free ice cream on 721 Haywood Road in West AVL. Make sure you get out there, meet Greg & Ashley and the team, and check out the new place.
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Meet Peter, the owner of Circle in the Square Pizza in North Asheville. New weekend late night hours - open till 2am! They are located at 640 Merrimon Ave right next to Rise & Shine Cafe, The Hop Ice Cream Cafe and Zen Sushi.
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Are you thankful for that daily hot shower, or drink of cold clean water whenever you want one? I couldn't imagine life without these simple everyday things that we take for granted.
It's important that we take time, even during what we see as "hard times" to be thankful for the luxuries and conveniences we have. There is almost one billion people living everyday without what we expect to have as US citizens.
Here's a reality check for ya; the problem of poor sanitation and lack of safe water is closer to home than you may want to believe. Indeed you don't have to look very far in our own community to discover what is often overlooked. It could be as close as your neighbor, coworker or the school friend your child plays with everyday. There are citizens in our community that suffer the burdens of unsafe water; and many of them don't even know their at risk. Did you know that Madison County in North Carolina has the highest rate per capita of "strait piped sewers" in the nation? "Strait piped" means strait from the toilet to the nearest creek, river or lake! Make you wonder whats in your water?
Sometimes the simplest actions have the most profound impact towards improving situations that need improving. You can do something, for free, to help save millions of lives each year. Petition our government to make clean water and sanitation for everyone a priority.
If you do only this one thing; you will have done something useful and important to help bring others the luxury you take for granted at the twist of a faucet handle. Statistics published by UNICEF show that 1.5 million children die each year from unsafe water! Please help make a difference.
By the way did I mention that it doesn't cost anything?
Yeah I think I did; just wanted to be sure you got that part.
Join nationally known men's facilitator Gary Stamper tonight for a FREE preview of the Integral Warrior/The Shamanic Priest Process for men.
Here are some video clips of the Brewgrass Festival at Martin Luther King Jr. park in Asheville North Carolina. So many breweries represented along with great food options, music, awesome people and more!
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Dad bloggers are attempting to catch up to the heels of the Mommy Bloggers wave. How can male influence get inserted into these conferences and online communities when needed? Can daddy be a blogger too? Can dad make some money from blogging?
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Asheville fine artist Cindy Walton will be a featured artist in the "Fall Colors Fine Art Show" in Highlands, N.C., Oct. 16-17, 10-5 p.m. Her new cold wax painting series, which debuted here at the Cotton Mill Open House last month, is expected to continue to garner attention among art enthusiasts.
"The attraction for many is the level of intricate detail," says Walton, who previously has distinguished her work with bold, sweeping impressionistic landscapes. "These paintings are small, intimate jewel-like treasures."
The cold wax medium consists of a beeswax paste mixed with oil paints for a matte texture. "The medium gives a three dimensional quality to a two dimensional surface. The detail truly is exquisite."
The technique is ancient in origin and can be traced to early civilizations as a fine art application. Cold wax is applied with knives or other tools and layered for unique visual appeal.
Admission is free. The "Fall Colors Fine Art Show" is Oct. 16-17 from 10-5 p.m. in the Civic Center Recreation Park gymnasium. For more information on Cindy Walton, fine artist, visit her website at http://www.cindywalton.com/, email her directly at info@cindywalton.com, or arrange a private studio visit at (828)251.1499.
Sherri L. McLendon is a freelance writer in Weaverville, N.C. at www.sherrimclendon.com.
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