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       Rise and Shine in the Dogpound
                                                                             recognize you for your efforts.  Actually   CLEAN WASH
       Dogpound                                                              it is nice to have about anyone recognize   A young couple moved into a new
                                                                             you for doing something nice, positive,
       laptopless                                                            or constructive…probably one of the   neighborhood. The next morning, while
                                                                                                                 they were eating breakfast, the young
                                                                             biggest things that seems missing this
                                                                             day and age.  We seem overly eager   woman saw her neighbor hanging the
       By  Walter “JR” Wilson                                                to find the half-empty position versus   wash outside. “That laundry is not very
                                                                             seeking the half-full position…or at   clean,” she said. “She doesn’t know
               ello and welcome back to the   unless the Master decides to lose it…..I                           how to wash correctly. Perhaps she
               sad part of the Dogpound. I   mean misplace it. However, there might   least settle for some middle ground
       Ham typing this letter from my     be one positive thing about this night at   that both parties can agree upon.  It is   needs better laundry soap.” Her husband
                                                                                                                 looked on, but remained silent.  Every
       work office because my laptop decided   the office…my boss might drive by and   overly frustrating to me since we have   time her neighbor would hang her wash
       all it wanted to do was crash its memory.    notice the lights on and think “Wow!   a country that is so overly blessed and   to dry, the young woman would make
       It would recalculate…run for a while,   Look at that guy burning the midnight   yet, everywhere you turn, someone is   the same comments. About one month
       and then repeat the process to the point   oil!  I need to make sure I tell him he   finding something to complain about.    later, the woman was surprised to see a
       where it was crashing more than it was   is doing a great job.”  Never going to   Think about it…when was the last time   nice clean wash on the line and said to
       running.  Work is only about 10 minutes   happen!  My boss does not live around   you turned on the television and heard   her husband, “Look, she has learned how
       from home…so it is no great effort to   here….he would not be in his office at   more positive news than negative news?    to wash correctly. I wonder who taught
       come in to use my office computer…  8 p.m…and I am sure, even if the two   With that being said….I will step down   her this?” The husband said, “I got up
       but my office does lack the amenity of a   above did happen I would not be in line   from my little soapbox.  In closing, I just   early this morning and cleaned our
       television or a refrigerator.  Sigh!  Just   for an “Atta-boy!”  Those words are like   ask that you make a little bit more effort   windows."
       shows what lengths I will go through   a foreign language to him. [I kid you   every day, to find the positive in your life
       to ensure my loyal pack fans get their   not!]  I know I do a “great” job, but it is   and share it with one and all.  That is a wrap. Time to go find out
       weekly dose of the Dogpound…well…  always nice to have upper management
                                                                             THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK                what I am missing on the television.
                                                                                                                 As always be good, do good, play safe,
                                                                             “Every day may not be good, but there is   and remember, life is better with clean
                                                                             good in every day.”                 windows.

                                                                                                       –Dogpound Wisdom  JR

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                                                                               Halloween Happenings at Henricus




                                                                                            Oct 27-28 from 7-8:30pm


                                                                                    Haunted Henricus – Things That Go Bump in the Night
                                                                                     Experience an evening of spellbinding accounts and
                                                                                        legendary tales as storytellers relive old English
                                                                                           and Virginia Indian legends and folklore.
                                                                                                               Not appropriate for children
                                                                                                                   under the age of 6.
                                                                                                          Registration required by calling 804-748-1611.

                                                                                                           Cost:  $8 per adult, $6 per child ages 6–12;
                                                                                                                   Henricus Patrons free.

                                                                                        Oct 27 from 3-4pm (Ages 3-8)

                                                                                        Haunted Henricus, Jr. –
                                                                                Things That Go Bump in the Afternoon
                                                                              Join us for stories, crafts, and a treats tour!

                                                                               All children attending Haunted Henricus Jr. must be
                                                                               accompanied by an adult and register by October 26.
                                                                                                    Please call 804-318-8797.
                                                                                                 HENRICUS HISTORICAL PARK
                                                                                                  251 Henricus Park Road • Chester
                                                                                                  (804) 748-1611 • www.henricus.org







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