WALKING FOR CRITTERS; ONE BAD BITE & A BIG STRAY; ROLL OF FILM--WHAT'S THAT?

EDITION OF FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 [PetPowellPress] For Thursday’s edition — the one that started with the Mockingbird story — I carefully typed in the dateline “Thursday, April 21, 2021,” but, of course, Thursday was the 22nd. When I saw it and tried to correct it after 7 p.m. Thursday, the system I use to post readlarrypowell.com was down across the nation! The good thing about this is … wait. I can’t think of a good thing. OK, April 22 was Earth Day. I was focused on Mars. 
The 23rd, according to Holiday Insights, is Lover’s Day, National English Muffin Day and Take a Chance Day — there’s a punchline in all that but I can’t write it. I’m focusing on dogs and cats. That dog is a Border Collie/Lab mix currently in the Euless Animal Shelter. Picked him because it’s been so cold lately and his name is Winters. That cat? She, too is in Euless. She’s a young Calico/Tabby mix — her name? Has nothing to do with weather. She’s Willow. We focused on Euless because of the next item.
TRINITY GAP RESCUE WALK-A-THON
TAKES STEPS FOR ANIMALS SATURDAY
We got this reminder from the longtime dedicated supporter of the Euless Trinity GAP Rescue non-profit, our pal Karen Lee of barkleyworld.com.
According to the reminder, the “Trinity GAP Rescue walk-a-thon this Saturday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is virtual; we are asking everyone who walks to send your pix to [email protected]  so we can post. We have so many dogs in need right now, so we need your help to reach our goal of $14,000. Every $5 or $10 donation adds up!
 Donate at these sites: https://www.paypal.com/donate... or website:  http://trinitygaprescue.org/. (That second link is where you can click onto the Euless Shelter animals needing homes, i.e., Winters and Willow. Hint. Hint.)
The 2021 Trinity Gap Rescue Walk-a-thon theme is “Spread the Love” and that $14,000 will help a lot of animals get in a really good adoptable condition at the shelter — or in foster homes.
MAX IN MESQUITE,
ONE LOUSY MOMENT…
Why is Max in the Mesquite Animal Shelter? Our source, the volunteer dog biographer Debra Chisholm reports that the “delightful boy,” came in on March 31 because of a bite — he bit a child in the face “while trying to take a marshmallow from the child’s mouth.” Was a minor bite, but, still, it was a bite, Debra says. “Though the details are not known, it is possible there was some teasing goin on and Max just attempted to grab the treat from the child. In any event, it may be a good idea for Max not to go into a home with young children.” 
One of the shelter staffers who’s been Maxie’s caregiver says he “has shown no food aggression and that he is a very sweet boy.”
During his photo session, the 2-year-old, 62-pound pup “raced and bounded... He is a lively, spunky fellow... He knows the sit command is is happy to do so for treats — which he takes gently.” He’s #A47011803 — use it when you call the shelter at 972-216-6283 or email [email protected]. Obviously he's an Earhound...
Our pal Judi Brown, also a volunteer biographer at Mesquite, had the privilege of meeting Maggie Sue, a beautiful year-old, 74-pound Great Pyrenees who — get this — arrived as a stay on April 17. [LARRY ASIDE: How does a dog this big “stray?” OK, I’ll ask that later. When I find the human who hasn’t been looking for her. I’m sure there’s a good reason].
Judi writes, “Not only is she beautiful but she has the playful, fun-loving, delightful qualities of a young puppy. She’s very loving and friendly. When she’s not exploring the yard and romping around she comes back for cuddles and to have her ears scratched. You are rewarded with kisses. She is very sweet. Being a puppy she sometimes gets over exuberant and jumps on you. She will get down when you tell her to but soon forgets and jumps up for more hugs. For this reason she would probably do better with children that are older that she wouldn’t inadvertently  knock over. She could use some manners training. She chases balls but does not retrieve them. … Maggie Sue has so much to offer an active family with a good-sized yard. Then, just imagine how nice it would be to cuddle with her in the evening.” Maggie Sue is #47563599. Cite that number when you call the shelter at 972-216–6283 or email [email protected].

CONTEMPLATION
SEARCHES, MEMORIES & KIOSKS
I periodically get an email that announces something like “YOU APPEARED 3 SEARCHES THIS WEEK.” Note to sender: Until you’re wearin’ a badge, pal, I ain’t paying attention. Well, unless, also, you’re searching for me because I picked the right numbers in Lotto Texas. … 
I took my last big collection of boxes and “stuff” from our previous home in Dallas to a storage unit I’ve had since the early 2000s. On Thursday, as I shoved tools, books, a table my little brother made and my shop vac into the thin open space in the unit, I realized, “That’s the last time I’ll deliver anything to that storage unit.” From now on, I swear, I’m just going to be pulling stuff out and either tossing it, sending it to someone who needs a collection of books about space adventures or selling it on eBay for tons of money. Hah. One man’s trash is still another man’s trash. …

Most mysterious item I found in the packing process? A roll of Kodak film, exposed and ready to be developed as soon as I drive it over to the Fotomat kiosk on the nearby mall parking lot. Cue the spooky music. No telling what's on that film. Honest. I shot a lot of lousy photos in my time. I think I have 3 grandchildren who have never seen a roll of film or heard the term, either. They're not alone in this.
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