If I Were Balloon Boy’s Mom…
By Lisa Hendey • Oct 15th, 2009 • Category: Lisa's Blog, News
I’d be saying a prayer of thanksgiving tonight, turning off the television, hugging my sons tight, and likely pondering a little lecture that I might give at some point in the future when things calm down. I’d stear clear of Larry King, Twitter, YouTube (more…)

While we’re still burning up out here in Fresno, my friends in Georgia are trying to recover from the tragedy of last week’s storms. 

Recently, I received a very nice email from Karen L. Allanach who is the Associate Director for Animals & Religion at The Humane Society United States. Karen was nice enough to inform me about a few resources they have created on their website, which might be of help to you and your family. 
Wow, I don’t think I’ve ever been referred to as “the First Lady” of anything before, so you’re right Cheryl Dickow — I did blush yesterday when I read your great article 
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I’ve been looking for words the past two days to sum up the overwhelming sense of sadness I’ve been feeling 



Thank you to my friend Lisa Wheeler for sharing this moving article from Peter O’Malley 


