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Curious Sammy

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Dr. Harp Seal

Good morning friends. Its great to be here with everyone on this Friday morning. Sammy can be very curious at times, its a good thing the keys weren’t in the ignition because he would have definitely driven off. And to his defense, hes a very good driver.

Ok friends, 2 positive notions to start the day.

1. Today I want to do something that makes me happy, whatever that may be. I don’t want to just robitically float through my day, I want to enjoy it.

2. Don’;t let the fear of doing something make you do nothing.

Happy Friday friends. See you tonight.

Thank you life for showing me the path to happiness

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Dr. Harp Seal

Good evening friends. What a great day in life this was today on June 11th, 2015. I want to thank all our friends who reached out to me in time of need and I hope I put some wind back in your sails. Many many people did this for me when i was down and out. So thank you friends for confiding in me. It never leaves you or I, ever.

I thank God everyday for my new family. The odds on this happening were slim and none, and slim left the building years ago. I could feel some of our friends rolling their eyes and saying here goes Scott on one of his happy rants again. It’s true its getting a little repetitive, but after 4 decades of being miserable, not only am I am happy, I am happy about being happy if that makes sense to you, it makes perfect sense to me.

I want offer all my friends in ELS that i love dearly the realities of hope. I swear to God and on Sammy’s life, I was in the top 100 most miserable people on Earth. It didn’t matter what i had or the nice gals and guys in my life, when i returned home each night, I was the most miserable lonely person on the planet. I literally could not stand being with myself for one second alone. And the odd thing was, intellectually and in reality i knew I was a nice guy. But I was spiritually bankrupt, and no people or cash and prizes could restore my spiritual bankruptcy.

I thank God everyday now for removing the blinders i had on my eyes obstructing the obvious gifts that sat right in front of me. Today I do not feel empty, i feel solid as any other happy person does. And a result of liking myself and not feeling like a piece of _hit, I can understand that i deserve Vanessa, the sweetest gal on the planet who also at 47 has the greatest body that ever lived, lol. What’s the point Scott you are rambling narcissistically ? The point is that if a person like me, the most unhappy person on Earth for 40 years can have a spiritual awakening and give up the war for happiness, anyone can.

So despite the 960 i got on my SAT’s and graduated high school number 267 out of a class of 275, eighth from the last, I manged to knock down many walls to get to #Happyville. And because of that gift given to me, I want to give back to anyone who needs it. And what’s my fee ? Zero.

As people served me in darkness, I have an obligation to do the same. I can say with complete confidence, I don’t have the GPS to the happiest life, but i do have the GPS out of pain and suffering and a great shot at happiness, and I am living proof of that. Sammy & Family is here for anyone at anytime If you need a little pick me up which we all do from time to time. My email is; smith7024@yahoo.com. My name is Scott Smith, formerly the most lonely person on Earth.

Signing off from Puerto Rico on day 151, Sincerely, Scott Smith for Sammy & Family.

Who doesn’t love the Lemoines ?

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Dr. Harp Seal

Good morning friends. These are our very special friends, Mom Tina on the left, daughter Olivia in the middle and Chloe Lemoine on the right. Now if that is not a picture right out of Hallmark, I don’t know what is. The Lemoines are from New Orleans but visit NYC like once or twice a year. They love NYC as much as any New Yorker I’ve ever known. Randi, Tina’s husband and father of these two beautiful daughters while not being in the picture was with us. One of the best fathers around. This family is a real depiction of how more families need to be including my own.

Great people and big time animals lovers. Lets give a shout to daughter Olivia Lemoine in the middle who just recently got engaged to Dustin Sampey. He was one lucky guy. And from what I heard about him, Olivia is one lucky young woman. Ah to be young and in love.

Positive notion for the day. It’s possible today will be the greatest day of your life. I’m not saying its going to be, I’m simply saying it might be.

Happy Thursday.

For the Love of Kelsey

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Dr. Harp Seal

Good evening friends. Incredible story written by our great friend Kristin Crouch about her best friend Kelsey.

For the love of Kelsey

My best friend is turning 17 on Saturday. 17! I adopted her at the age of 5, and my black Manx Kelsey has shared many ups and downs with me, including 5 surgeries, college graduation, new jobs, and 5 moves over the past 12 years. She knows all my secrets, and many nights can still be found sleeping above my head on my pillow, or laying on my belly. I think that she is stealing my life force so that she can live longer, which is purrfectly alright with me.

Caring for elderly pets is not something we think about when we adopt an animal, but at some point our mind turns as the signs of aging kick in. Vet visits become more necessary and frequent, and paying attention to every little detail can be maddening at times. As Kelsey has gotten older, her spine has fused, her kidneys have lost some function, and UTIs are a yearly occurrence that somehow don’t seem as bad anymore to me. With an older pet, it is important to get second opinions on everything, even when you have a vet you trust – and I have the best. However, when I was told two years ago to put her on a special kidney diet, something didn’t seem quite right. Why would low protein ever be good for a cat? I did my research, and put her on a high protein, grain free food. She eats better than me now but her health is much improved and she loves the food.

Grooming and exercise are also important for older pets, as they can’t take care of themselves as well as they once could. I make sure that we have play sessions at least once a day and groom her as long as she will allow before she bites the crap out of me (or as I call it, “hugs with teeth”). Our house has undergone several minor changes over the years too – food and water on multiple levels, steps to help her get in bed, and many warm spots for her to rest. Don’t get me wrong, she doesn’t always act old though; get out a bag of liver treats and watch her run fast as she can to get some.

I guess my point is that the aging process should always be in the back of our minds when we bring a new friend home to their forever homes, but that the process can be so gradual that we don’t even realize that it is happening. Please don’t get me wrong, I don’t mean to ruffle any feathers or give advice here, I just want to share my own experience.

Kelsey has taught me a lot about life and living to the fullest. While her fur may be grayer in spots and she sometimes looks a bit haggard and confused instead of the bright eyed young girl I used to know, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m glad that she is mine and that I am hers and I hope it stays that way for as long as we can have together.

Kristin that was a very moving story and the bond you have Kelsey have is unbreakable. Thank you on being so informative on process of aging pets and what to expect.

Going to close out here tonight friends. If anyone would like to share their stories of their pets, their human friends or family, we would be happy to share it for you. Here is my email; smith7024@yahoo.com

Signing off from Puerto Rico on day 150, Scott Smith for Sammy & Family.

Welcome to Poppy Tuesday

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Dr. Harp Seal

Good morning friends. Welcome to Poppy Tuesday. We hope everyone a nice sleep, its very important and healthy get enough sleep.

Poppy Tuesday is about hope. Remember we took Patreeko home after we saw him spending many months at the pet store and kept getting marked down in price. He did not have an easy start in this life at all. But all that changed when we brought him home. From being unwanted and alone on 61st and Lexington avenue, right across the street from Bloomingdale’s, to living in Puerto Rico with three major animal lovers, Vanessa, Jorge (Vanessa’s dad), and me, not to mention 4 other loving dogs.

What I’m saying is if something like that can happen to Poppy Seeks (Patreeko), something like that can happen for anyone other dog or anyone of us. Life can change for the good on a dime. Stay focused, keep an open mind and an open heart, the universe response to everyone’s energy, the good, the bad and the indifferent. So choose the good energy and the universe will choose to send positivity your way.

So with that, have a great and hopeful Poppy Tuesday. Sincerely, Scot Smith on day 149 in Puerto Rico.

Returning to the Basics

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Dr. Harp Seal

Hi friends. You can listen to this message on audio, or you can read it just below the audio.

Good morning friends.

Dr. Harp Seal here. Thank you for stopping by. Monday mornings with Dr. Harp Seal was originally created to help people jump start the week on the right foot. So let’s go back to the basics and run through the checklist.

1. I am not perfect, anytime I try to be it brings me unhappiness. When I’m just me I feel happy.

2. If certain people don’t like me, that’s OK, I will find other friends that do. We go with the flow, we don’t swim upstream.

3. We do the best we can with what we have, taking anything personally is counterproductive and is not intelligent. If you gave it your best, you’re a winner. The universe does Not care what your score is, the universe wants your best version of yourself.

4. Today I am going to seek happiness no matter what circumstances I find myself in. Everybody deserves happiness and has an obligation to seek it.

Have a great Monday friends.

Just another Magic Sunday

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Dr. Harp Seal

Good morning friends.

Happy to be here with everyone on Sunday Funday. This is our favorite morning of the week. Sammy is illustrating a depiction of letting imagination in the door and back into our lives. Why ? Because that’s what we do on Sundays. We become us again, the people we set out to be from the very beginning.

Its just another Magic Sunday. See you all tonight. Yours truly, Scott Smith

Its your job to spread happiness

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Dr. Harp Seal

Good morning friends. You know when Sammy was a baby I saw how happy he made people from the onset. . So eventually we sat down for that father / son type of talk. I explained to him that God gave him a gift to spread happiness on a moments notice and its his obligation to use that gift.

I have to hand it to my little boy, when people want to say hi to him or take pictures of him, he sits patiently and happily for all to enjoy.

On a separate note, y’all i know how i don’t like to be the center of attention, my birthday case in point. Vanessa and I are coming up on our 2 year wedding anniversary on June 15th. Now I ask you to please completely disregard this next sentence. Please do not make a big deal out of our 2 year wedding anniversary.

OK back to reality now. The only one’s I love more then Vanessa is, Sammy, Henry, Patreeko, Kelly and Jeffrey. In all seriousness, Vanessa is more then my wife, she is my best friend. And I will say that whether we stay married forever or not, and I believe we will stay married forever. But either way, she is the greatest thing that ever happened to me. God could not have given me a better gift then her. Wherever she and the dogs are is where my home is. Plus, not to sound vain or anything, but my lord what a body she has. LOL.

Lastly, Sammy & Family wants to congratulate Olivia Lemoine and Dustin Sampey on their recent engagement. We wish them the best of luck. Most likely they will be People Magazine’s couple of the year for 2015.

Friends we will catch up with you tonight. Love always, Scott Smith.

The Truth Shall Set you Free

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Dr. Harp Seal

Good morning friends. Its great to be with everyone today. It’s funny anytime people see Sammy wearing this hat, they ask him why he is wearing a woman’s hat. And he answers them the same way every time; ” Because this hat keep my head warm and it fits comfortably on my head”

After he says that the people usually say, “Yeah that makes sense, great hat” The summons and substance of this story is to look people in the eye and answer their question with pure truth. I guess this is an example of the slogan; ” The truth shall set you free”

OK friends, its Friday, and what does Friday stand for ? F=Fun, R=Reprieve, I=Incredible, D=Day, A=Awesome, Y=Yippee. Let’s say it as a sentence now; Fun reprieve incredible day awesome yippee.

Have a great Friday friends. It’s no ordinary day.

Sincerely, Scott Smith

Mom and Sammy waiting for the Subway

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Dr. Harp Seal

Good evening friends. It’s great to be here with everyone tonight. Life was good today on June 4th, 2015. It didn’t have to be that way, thank God that it is.

This is Sammy and Grandma Jo-Ann waiting for the subway together. Sammy caught Grandma Jo-Ann in one of her preoccupied states. He reminded her, the only thing going on in her life right now was that they were waiting for the subway together. The thoughts in her mind are just thoughts, they are not living.

Sammy loves the subways, you know why ? Because he has no clue what stop they are getting off, but he knows its going to be an adventure. There are two kinds of people in the world as an example. Let’s say you go to the beach with your family, Sammy will charge into the water and accept the adventure that is sprung upon him. Then there are people like my mother, that will walk near the water, maybe let a little of the water hit one of her toes and pull back and not return to the water all day. Its not to say one style is better then the other, the real question about this picture is, why is my mother Jo-Ann Santoro Smith wearing a baseball hat, and carry another baseball hat in her hand ?

OK, lets close out with two positive notions tonight.

1. I fee like some people at work are jerks to me, I am glad I’m aware of that because there are other people at work that appear to be friendlier. So instead of swimming upstream, I will swim with the flow and hang with the friendlier people.

2. God willing i wake up tomorrow, because if I do, I’m going to do the things that i wished I always did. Its never to late to start anything. That applies to even being a kid. I grew up very fast. And now at 46 I am a kid. Some people say; “sorry Scott, your childhood is over” — and they are entitled to that opinion. And I am entitled to my opinion which is this, I never got be a kid, so now in my forties I’ve become a kid. Who’s to say that is right or wrong.

Goodnight friends. Signing off from Puerto Rico on day 144, Scott Smith for Sammy & Family. Yes, I got a 960 on my SAT’s and graduated 8th from the last in my senior year of high school.

Love always, Scott Evan Smith :)

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