MEET GEORGE The Driven Dog Who Loves Hunting an
Hi Everyone,
My name is Georgette, and I’m a springer spaniel and a hunting dog. I’ve been with my Dad, Dyrk Eddie, ever since I was a puppy, and I’ve been hunting for just as long too! So far, I’ve hunted with my dad in Kansas, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, and Idaho. I was just 6 months old when I went on my first hunting trip. I was so excited when Dad and I got in the car and took off. I didn’t know where we were going, but even then I could feel something in my bones, like I was meant to do this. When Dad shot a pheasant on that trip, something in me just came alive! I sprang forward to get the pheasant, which was almost bigger than me I might add, and brought it to my dad. It was like I was born to do this! Dad says that he’d never seen a dog do that before in his life. “The determination she showed to just do that was unreal. It was amazing that, at 6 months, Georgette would do that.” I’ve heard Dad say that people tell him he’s been blessed to have a dog like me, but I say I’m blessed to have a dad like him! Pheasant hunting wasn’t something that Dad did a lot before I came along. He used to hunt with Labradors, but since I found my calling, Dad has gone on a lot more pheasant hunting trips. He goes bird hunting because I enjoy it. I’m so grateful to have such a thoughtful and wonderful dad!
Not Just a Corn Cob Pipe and Button Nose THE SURPRISING HISTORY OF THE SNOWMAN
Building a snowman is one of the most picturesque winter activities, which is why snowmen have become a wintertime cultural icon. A snowman appeared on the very first postcards, was the subject of some of the earliest photos, and even starred in silent movies. Frosty may be a happy snowman now, but his ancestors have a much more varied — and sometimes dark — history. The Middle Ages Snowmen were a phenomenon in the Middle Ages. They were constructed with deep thought and great skill because, during a time of limited means of expression, snow was a free art supply that literally fell from the sky. These artistic feats were popular winter attractions for well- to-do couples who wanted to get their fix of temporary art. Snowmen were often created by famous artists, including 19-year-old Michelangelo who, in 1494, was commissioned by the ruler of Florence to sculpt a snowman in his mansion’s courtyard. The Miracle of 1511
When Dad and I aren’t out hunting, I love to spend time at home with the other members of my family. I’m always in the house and love being around my people. My favorite thing to do at home is make my family happy and keep everyone on schedule. I’m the type of dog that loves having routines! When everything happens exactly when it’s supposed to happen — that’s a great day. One of my favorite routines happens at 4 p.m. every day; that’s Holiday Pet Food Gravy
In Brussels in 1511, during six weeks of subzero temperatures called the Winter of Death, the city was miraculously adorned with hundreds of snowmen. The spectacle told stories on every street corner — some political and some demonstrating anger with the church, many too risque to speak of. For the people of Brussels, this Miracle of 1511 was a defining moment of artistic freedom. But when spring came and the snow thawed, the Belgians were
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Not all snowmen have an innocent history. In 1690, former Fort Schenectady in upstate New York was home to a remote Dutch settlement, which was under the constant threat of attack. Soldiers guarded the gates at all times because they were frozen open, but during a blizzard, they left a pair of snowmen to protect the gates while they sought shelter. That’s when 200 French Canadian soldiers and Native Americans approached. Naturally, they were unfazed by the snowmen and ruthlessly invaded the settlement. Building a snowman seems like a simple and charming activity, but after learning about its surprising history, you might find those piles of snow seem a little more complicated and a lot more meaningful than before.
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