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I still wonder if anyone reads this but if there’s anyone out there who actually does, here are just a couple of things to think about….

SWIFFERS USERS DO YOUR RESEARCH.  PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE COMPANY TO ASK THEM IF THEIR PRODUCT IS SAFE….WHAT DO YOU THINK THEY’RE GONNA SAY, “NO!?”

DON’T GET A FLU SHOT!  KEEP YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM STRONG WITH NUTRITION, EXERCISE, SLEEP, ETC….OVERALL COMMON SENSE.  THE SHOTS ARE CREATING STRONGER STRAINS OF THE VIRUS EVERY YEAR THUS MAKING US SICKER OVERALL.  IT’S A MONEY MAKER FOR THE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES!

OPEN WINDOWS OR BUY AIR PURIFIERS….WHY DO PEOPLE THINK THAT SPRAYING CHEMICALS INTO OUR AIR IS SAFE?  ASTHMA IS UP 600% FROM TEN YEARS AGO.

AND PLEASE, TO THE OWNER OF PESTICIDE COMPANY THAT SPRAYS AROUND MY CONDO….YOU MAY WANT TO BUY YOUR EMPLOYEES SOME PROTECTIVE GEAR…(NOT ONLY FROM ME WHEN I’M FEELING LIKE TAKING A BASEBALL TO THEM WHEN THEY SPRAY AROUND THE BABY IGUANAS) BUT ALSO FOR THEMSELVES AS THEY WALK AROUND SPRAYING WITHOUT MASKS.

SHAMPOO IS FULL OF CHEMICALS THAT PROMOTE HAIR LOSS.  AND THEN AFTER IT’S FALLEN OUT, THE WAXES CLOG THE FOLLICLE THUS SUFFOCATING THE POTENTIAL REGROWTH.  CALL ME FOR ANSWERS ON THAT ONE.

USE YOUR BLINKERS WHEN YOU DRIVE.

Ok, I’m done.  This was a boring one but I’ll get my mojo back when I’m not so busy. 

And Amy got a new bullmastiff puppy.  Her name is Izzy and of course, she is a total joy!

I wasn’t going to do this but may find it cathartic.  Amy’s absolutely sweetheart of a bullmastiff and inspiration for the pet line is no longer with us.  I have nothing sarcastic, biting or remotely interesting to say except this….love and treat your pets with the same thought that I am hopeful you are treating your families and environment.  They, too, are dying from chemicals that seep into their paws and skin from chemical products.

That’s not the case with Saylor.  She was old for a mastiff and many of their breed get cancer.  She was in pain and although, not unhappy, she wasn’t living the life that is fair as she hobbled instead of walked and could barely go to the bathroom.

I write this because as I stated she was our inspiration for the pet line and I’ve known her since Amy got her over eight years ago.  “Bullmastiff?” I asked her, not quite getting the appeal.  Having grown up with beautiful golden retrievers, I was almost appalled at her choice of dog.  And her being the epitome of a Cape Cod girl with the four Labrador retrievers her family owned when we were kids?!

Boy, was I in for a life lesson: I was a dog snob….but that was soon to change.

Saylor, while being one of the gentlest souls ever, allowed the childrens’ jumping on her and silly women painting her toenails red for the holidays (that would be Amy and me and a little wine!)  She hardly barked but her presence was enough to give a feeling of safety.  And she loved to SWIM!  When writing the label for the Silly Saylor products, every word is true….she would jump in a puddle, the canal, a pool or the ocean…all for the love of swimming!  One time when on Jupiter beach we came across a Golden Retriever group where of course, the dogs were charmingly chasing balls into the water, so perfect with their good breeding.  I looked at Saylor and asked her  “How’s it feel to be the ugly duckling in a group full of swans?”  She looked at me, squatted and puked simultaneously, and it was the perfect answer as the GR owners stood gaping mouthed and horrified.  I was almost embarrassed but then remembered that when I “baby” sit her, have never needed a leash as she listens to people and commands enough to comply.  As well as when I put her in passenger seat of my Honda, I love watching people stare at her 80 lbs. of cute/ugly beauty.

One more story…no two!  My son,Bowie, had not seen her for about four years and she was in my car surrounded by admirers when he yelled “Hey, Saylor!” from 20 yards away.  She really was not impressed with her current posse but upon hearing Bo’s voice, went crazy; wagging and wriggling until he got to her.  They had known each other since she was a pup and she obviously remembered.  They spent the weekend inseparable.  Other quick one…when Amy and I started  Modern Mermaids, because of our schedule I moved into their “guest quarters”.  One night, her hubby gone, I went over to hang out after a shower and was brushing my wet hair.  I quickly had bullmastiff butt right against me and that sweet doe eyed look.  I yelled to Amy “What’s up with Saylor? I have dog ass in my face and I’m trying to brush my hair!”  Well, Amy walked in the room, looked at us both and turned to me….”Duh, she wants you to brush her, too!”  Lesson learned.  And I, of course, went and got her brush.

Anyway, I sit here tonight and am glad that last night I went to see her, look into her eyes, kiss, hug and tell her what a great being she’s been here and as silly as it may sound, am glad I had the opportunity to know a bullmastiff who added so much love and sweetness to my best friend’s family and also, to me.

We’ll keep the labels with Saylor’s picture and be proud every time a bottle is sold.

In memory of Saylor, one of the sweetest and smartest creatures I’ve had the pleasure of knowing.

November 7, 2008.

Thank you!  I will clarify, debate and offer facts on any topic you wish to discuss and I’m sorry it took me so long to address this as the comments don’t come to me but a part of this site. My technological ineptitude sometimes leaves me at a loss and I invite you to send me personal emails or call directly.  It’s always good to have your eyes wide open. ***

So Bertha and I were out causing trouble last night ( I think we even ate our Sweet Tingly Mint Hand Soap to prove a point ) and were reminded that I’ve been neglecting the blogs.  Those of you who read it (thanks to all three!) may have noticed that I had to go in and edit any “names” that may have been mentioned.  In this litigious society one can’t be too careful.  Especially when one is telling the truth… I know sometimes I sound like an ultra paranoid freak but it’s not that.  If people would take just a moment to do a little research and think, they would believe.  And not research funded by the companies who produce toxic products, not the doctors who are paid to be mouthpieces but people who are independent and take this for the serious issue it is.  Remember one thing folks: I have been teaching and talking about this for years because it’s crucial information and very often I wasn’t paid (and haven’t accepted a dime since starting this company). Creating Modern Mermaids Products is like a dream because I get to wake up every day and know that I love what I do, it’s important work and sacrificing for a couple years in order to make this world a little “greener” is worth it.  Ask any CEO of a chemical company if they can say the same.

But I digress, as usual.  Back to the incentive behind this “diarrhea of the brain”.  After Amy and I returned from CA last week (where Amy accosted Maria Shriver in the bathroom and I tripped a Secret Service guy to get a picture with Arnold), I was laying around, tired, watching TV. 

Commercial.  Did you know there’s yet another wonderful new way to introduce chemicals to our air, skin and lungs?  It’s …….awwh, not allowed to write name or company….it’s a new scented dryer sheet that makes your clothing ”burst with freshness every time you move”.  Had to misquote a little there but you get the picture.  Where to begin with this lovely new item that introduces synthetic fragrance (neurotoxins, as mentioned in previous blogs) into the environment.  Do you ever wonder why we have skin problems, breathing problems and mental “fog”?  Maybe it’s because we inundate ourselves with completely unnecessary toxic agents.  Are we bad mothers and fathers if our kids don’t smell like “fresh scent” or a cheap perfume factory?  Get a grip as you’re off to the allergist one more time.

Have any of you ever gotten a headache from a strong smell that hit you?  Now multiply that and look into your “body burden” which includes the air you breathe.  It’s very simple.  Every human (and animal) has a cardiopulmonary system that maintains the  heart, circulation and lungs.  What do think happens when we are constantly exposed to toxins through our air, clothing and products.  That’s as far as I go….up to you to consider now.

Once again I implore you to make changes and educate people you love about these noxious things in our environment.  WE DON’T NEED SMELLY DRYER SHEETS and I didn’t even talk about what they do in your home and even outside where your vent spews the chemicals.  I just read “all the great uses” we have for them, too.  They will repel mosquitoes and bees (smarter than we are apparently), add scent to your entire home when put them in vacuum bags and keep bad odors away wherever you have a trash container.  Alternative….sprinkle essential oils onto cotton balls and they can go in dryers, vacuums and trash!  Or buy an eco-friendly brand of dryer sheet by one of our competitors until we make them.

So, when viewing the cute commercial with the catchy jingle that offers headaches, allergies and asthma attacks….think before you buy!

And sorry to the SS dude I tripped to get to the Governator but hey, got the pict!  Check it out on the press page!  and keep checking in because….

I’LL BE BACK!