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thoughts? Derby came into our home with a lot of fear and anxiety, only liked to eat her food after the lights went out at night, and has learned that getting all cleaned up and pretty sometimes is actually refreshing. Her advice, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Cleo was adopted from a family that gave her up after a few years. Rejection is always hard and can even leave one feeling like they need to be in control. She has learned that even though she is the dominant one of the pack, she has to give up her “need” for control sometimes. She is even happier when she gives up that need and is certainly more mannerly. Cleo’s advice, “Friends and good Southern manners will carry you where money won’t go.” We had a chat session over breakfast with ole Sugar. As a 130-pound dog, she can be intimidating. Being the gentle giant that she is, she wouldn’t even snap at a fly. She is also much wiser in her old age and enjoys taking things a little slower. Her advice, “Check your prejudices, be kind, and don’t rush. When the time is right, it’ll happen.” All in all, they would each agree that it’s important to put yourself in someone else’s shoes, value individual differences, respect others, be more “pawsitive,” and you will be blessed with many gifts along the way.
PARK BETTER
4 Ways to Make Parking Lots Safer
P arking lots can often be the source of confusion and frustration, but beyond the emotional stress of being in a parking area, the National Safety Council reports that parking lots can also be dangerous. In a public poll, the council found that 63% of drivers program their GPS while in parking lots, while another 56% send text messages. (About 66% make phone calls.) Strangely, another 52% own up to using social media, and 49% say they take photos or watch videos while driving in parking lots. That doesn’t sound very attentive! When you couple these statistics with an increased presence of pedestrians and parked vehicles, parking lots can become very hazardous. You can prevent these areas from causing serious damage or injury with a few key reminders. 1. Treat parking lots like roadways. Obey traffic signals, give the right of way to pedestrians, and monitor your blind spots and mirrors as much as safely possible. Furthermore, avoid weaving in and out of parking lot lanes when trying to drive from one side of the lot to another. This leaves you and other motorists vulnerable.
2. Be a cautious driver. Always drive with caution. Thoroughly monitor both directions before turning and watch the back and front of your vehicle as you back up. (Passengers can help!) And watch for small children, who can easily hide between vehicles.
3. Remove all distractions.
Never text, eat, groom, or use your phone while you drive. Also, when you enter a parking area, turn off your radio and ask your passengers to stop talking. Make a family rule against talking in the parking lot! This allows the driver to focus on all of their surroundings and park or drive away safely. 4. Be vigilant when leaving. Driving back onto the roadway can be just as dangerous as when you weave your vehicle into traffic. Don’t make assumptions about what drivers will do, and only move into traffic when you are confident you have enough time to get up to speed. Parking lots don’t have to be dangerous, and with extra vigilance, we can keep others safe. However, if a vehicle accident leaves you injured, call Aulsbrook Law Firm today.
Mama and Papa of the rescue pups
Surrendered poodle after rehabilitation: Champagne
Our dogs: Sugar, Derby, and Cleo
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