Blog Entry #2: Mans Very Best Friend

Gracie, (Golden Retriever

Arya, (German Shepherd)

    Growing up I can't remember a family moment that didn't involve our family dog.  In many peoples opinions, having a family dog is considered a necessary addition.  In the Carr family, it was the perfect addition, and we adopted Gracie when she was 9 months old.  Being a young child and having a puppy brought into the picture has many benefits.  The children are now able to be apart of the training and discipline of the dog, and they get to grow up together.  My father always made a point of including me and my siblings in the care, training and quality of life required with a dog.

    When I separated from the Marine Corps my mind was already made up in regards to the type of dog I wanted.  For many years  Marines have worked closely with German Shepherds and they have become known throughout the world as the smartest, most reliable, loyal and loving dogs.  This is the type of dog that has a high level of intelligence, energy, and attention needs.  Arya now serves me every day as my emotional support dog, and we are the best of friends.

      Everyone knows that dogs are mans best friend, but I want to know about your best friends.  One of my favorite things is to see pictures of peoples dogs and get to know them, so please feel free to post any pictures and such about your best friends.

Blog Entry#1: Blogging for dumbies.

     When I began blogging there was a looming doubt that I would see it as a viable tool in my education.  As time went on I began to see that this was a unique opportunity for me to express myself in more of a creative way.  Depending on the type of blog you are writing, they can vary with flexibility and personality.  There has been a change of heart in regards to blogs and I encourage anyone to try it at least once.

         The blogging community is extremely vast.  Ranging from sports, economics, politics, education, science or whatever you want it to be.  I believe this is a large part that attracts many people to the idea of blogging, and PostSecret shows that perfectly.  This blog is strictly anonymous artist submitting their secrets for the world to see.  The audience is primarily comprised of a world wide group of artists drawn to the anonymity and truth.

          Growing up myself and my sibling developed a love and passion or the musical arts.  I played the trumpet, snare, and drum set.  Like many others a creative outlet is always a necessity for people who are musically inclined.  GORRILLA VS. BEAR is one of the few musical artist driven blogs that speaks my language.  It offers a unique view into raw music with a sort of dark underground feeling to it.  I encourage you to look into a few of the songs listed!

          Bloggers seeking more of an anti partisan political blog should visit AMERICAblog, where their slogan reads, "A great nation deserves the truth".  Who doesn't want the raw, honest truth?  This blog delivers both of those and then some with current up to date political events.  In my opinion this blog is for more veteran bloggers who are not intimidated by large amounts of information.