Tag Archive | Vets

“Adagio is OK. It’s the word Barber that makes me nervous.”

Studies have shown that classical music can calm captive animals and Samuel Barber's "Adagio for Strings" is particularly effective.

Studies have shown that classical music can calm captive animals and Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings” is particularly effective.

The present[s] trumps the past?

 Many claim that stores' early, pre- November 11th  Christmas promotions show lack of respect for Veterans.

Many complain that stores’ early, pre- November 11th Christmas promotions show lack of respect for Veterans.

When pigs fly [first class]

"JetSet Vets" provides a private jet and , veterinarian escort for rich customers willing to pay up to $12,000 per hour to travel with their pampered pets.

“JetSet Vets” provides a private jet and  veterinarian escort for rich customers willing to pay up to $12,000 per hour to travel with their pampered pets.

Remembrance Day. “It looks like it’s going to be a long wait”

Harper Government spends millions commemorating the Battle of 1812, but won’t pay adequate compensation to wounded Veterans or funeral costs for impoverished Vets.