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Happy Lunar New Year!

February 5, 2019 Comments Off on Happy Lunar New Year!

Actually, here in the West, Chinese New Year began yesterday (today in Asia). Even so, a fresh, new year is always something to celebrate.  This is the Year of the Pig, the last in line of the 12 zodiac animals.

You, like me, may not know a whole lot about this event. I found out a lot of interesting stuff at Year of the Pig. It tells, among other things, characteristics of people born under this sign and who they’re compatible (or incompatible) with. You may want to take a look.  You don’t have to believe in it. But it does give a glimpse into a culture you may not be familiar with. And that’s always a good idea.

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Can Your Comfort Snake Fly?

August 15, 2018 Comments Off on Can Your Comfort Snake Fly?

 

Not any longer. Not if you’re flying on Southwest.

What? A snake could be in the cabin? Yes. Or a pony, pig,goat, spider, or maybe even a peacock. If they’re a “Comfort Animal” (AKA “Emotional Support Animal”). That’s because, unlike Service Animals (for the blind and physically disabled), there are no FAA regulations covering them. But, also unlike Service Animals, airlines have had incidents with a Comfort Animal biting or scratching passengers or leaving little brown “gifts” in the aisles.

Since the FAA won’t do anything–and people are taking advantage, claiming their pet is their “Comfort Animal”–major airlines are taking matters into their own paws, er, hands. Southwest now limits Comfort Animals to cats and dogs only, requires a letter from a physician certifying that it is necessary to their patient’s health and well-being, ensures that they are in a crate or on a leash.

As a person with a physical disability myself and friend to a couple of people who have either a Comfort Animal or Service Animal, I don’t think these small rules are too much to ask.

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