Memories

Well it's graduation week and I thought it would be appropriate to post a copy of my favorite memories. Sweet!



If you're wondering, no relations to Olivia. I just like her style.

Congratulations Class of 2010!

Working Together Doesn't have to be Profitable!

Like that catchy title, how about a weaverwatchdog howllllll! This is good news as all booster clubs have joined together to support a common non-profit status. Translation.... now the biscuits should be flowing and the biscuit owners will get a tax break from the MAN!

This is no small order as many organization look to capture the benefit of a 501(c)(3) status. That's what were getting out of this. I bet you didn't know I knew that. Hey this dog can hunt and read.

The real kudos go out to the Weaver PTSA for letting all us cats and dogs ride on their coattails. They have been working this all school year and thanks especially to PTSA President Tony Little, a real dog lover.

I know this is a short post. I promise to be more juicy and edgy next time. Right now I'm looking at my own non-profit. Did you know about the 501 (c) (21). The one for black lung disease. I mean with all those years of chasing cars and sniffing exhaust, maybe I can get some free help.... cough cough, bark.

Mr. Kash, Please Gives us a Clean Scoop!

There I said it. I named names. Mr. Kashubara (Kash) is our principal at Weaver Academy. Mr. Kash does mostly good, but on occasion when he's confronted with a tough one, he lays the poop on pretty thick. Mr. Kash, here's the scoop, people don't like poop. And lately my nose is telling me you're laying out a lot of it.

When challenged to do the right thing, Mr. Kash... just do it. You can be a successful principal and more by doing the right thing. No one is asking for any special considerations, just pull out your moral compass and follow the needle. Now if this bark sounds like a bite, than ouch. If you are unclear as to what I'm grrring about, you can be the first to comment. Ask me to come forward and I will shed my mask for you. It will be our secret. You might be surprised, or then maybe not. I'm waiting.

Let's Be Safe Because No One Wants a Scholarship in Their Name for a Tragedy!

There's no way to protect our kids 100% of the time. But we can do more to help them become smarter to prevent an accident from occurring in the first place. As I am constantly reminded by my cat friends, my size is no Great Dane. Yet my bark has the same range and so can yours.

Bark Bark! there are no small accidents. Period. The consequences may be minor, but don't react to making positive change only after the "serious" act occurs. A young drama student from Yale died last fall because moving boards seemed to be a minor chore. Tragedy struck and the University appears to have acted more to preserve itself and prevent a legal fight. The good news is we have smart schools out there making positive change happen before a tragedy does occur.

Altos High School earlier this year prevented a near accident from occurring by closing a new state of the art theater because of an open orchestra pit. I know our pit at the Weaver Theater is small, but what about the sets. Last year's production of Grease relied on large set pieces moving quickly through scenes. I know a thing or two about cars, having chased a few in my younger years. No accidents occurred, but this puppy saw a few missteps. Whew! Scarier than jumping off the couch when the master comes home.

Let's just say our teachers and administration need to take the initiative to insure all our student remain safe. It starts with some basic common sense like supervision. Then maybe some rules. What do I know. I'm a dog that says we don't need a serious accident to occur, nor OSHA to descend upon us to get smart. Because no student ever wants to have a scholarship set up in their name if they can't be there to write the check.