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Mountain View News Saturday, October 12, 2024

CHRISTOPHER Nyerges 

[Nyerges is the author of several books including “Self-Sufficient Home” and 
“How to Survive Anywhere.” He also leads wilderness classes every weekend. 
He can be reached at School of Self-Reliance, Box 41834, Eagle Rock, CA 
90041, or www.SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com]


SUNNY D.

• Male SH 
Orange Tabby, age 
1.5

• Neutered, 
vaxxed, tested 
negative for FELV/
FIV

• Apply at https://www.lifelineforpets.
org/sunny-d.html

Lifeline for Pets presents Sunny D, a very sweet 
and gentle lovebug in search of a quiet forever 
home with just one or two adults. He has only 
been with his rescue family and is not quite yet 
used to new folks, so he will be shy at first until 
he's comfortable. But once he's knows you, he's 
the very best cat you can have and will give 
you lots of hugs and kisses! This sweet boy 
eagerly awaits his forever home where he can 
shower his new family with endless love and affection. Submit the application link above 
to hopefully be able to come and meet him!


DAY OF THE DEAD

Remembering Those who have Passed

This year’s Day of the Dead taught me a lot about myself and my relations 
to other people in my life. For one, the whole point of the Day of the Dead 
commemoration is to first pay tribute and honor to all those who have gone 
before us, and are no longer with us. We honor them because we are foolish to not do so. 
Plus, since we are honoring those whom were close to us and we loved, we remember them 
because they made us who we are, they enhanced our lives, and they (hopefully) made us 
better people.

A second reason for the commemoration of the Day of the Dead is to remember that we 
will not be here forever. I know we all intellectually believe that, and even know that, but 
somehow we do not translate that into treating our fellow men and women better. IF we 
really, deep down, grasped the shortness of life and the fact that we all have a finite amount 
of days to do something meaningful, then we’d most likely not waste time, and make every 
moment count.

During my Day of the Dead, I just happened to see a Bruce Lee quote: “If you love life, don’t 
waste time, for time is what life is made up of.”

That’s quite an insightful quote, from perhaps the most legendary modern figure in martial 
arts, who died way too young. Wasting time is wasting your life!

Day of the Dead (November 2) is the day to remember and honor those who have died. I 
have noted that it has started to morph into the modern abomination that All Hallows Eve 
has become – which is a day of drinking, partying, and costumes – and missing the point of 
it all!

Though I believe that All Hallows Eve /Hallowe’en and Day of the Dead have the same basic 
roots, they culturally shifted in different directions: the first went into the direction of “fear,” 
and the second into the direction of honoring and respecting the departed. Hallowe’en has 
long gone down the rabbit hole of candy, parties, and mindless fear. Though the holiday is 
redeemable, that is possible probably only through the path of individuals who choose to 
observe in a more traditional way.

On the eve of Day of the Dead, we lit a little candle, set out flowers, and remembered the 
departed loved ones. I recalled my mentors, my brother, my sister, my parents. We recalled 
Helen’s mother, recently departed. We recalled close friends and their parents and spouses 
who have left the physical 
sphere. I found that I used to 
think of the departed with fear 
and uncertainty. These days, I 
try to allow myself to smile, to 
think of how their time in my life 
enhanced who I am and what I 
do. I smile, and sometimes I cry, 
because I loved them so much.

Pet of the Week


You don’t have to go to galaxy far, far away to find this 
adorable Princess- she’s patiently waiting to meet you at 
Pasadena Humane!

Princess Leia is the sweetest, friendliest dog. She loves 
everyone she meets instantly, especially those whe can 
be enticed into giving her a belly rub. 

Leia is about 3 years old and has a mellow vibe. She likes 
going to walks and will walk right next to you on a loose 
leash. She knows some training cues and takes treats 
with a soft mouth. 

Her favorite place is right by someone’s side, soaking up 
all the pets that they’re willing to dole out- no question- 
her love language is physical touch!

This lovely lady is ready to be your copilot!

Princess Leia and all other pets at Pasadena Humane will have their adoption fees waived 
on Saturday, October 12! 

The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and 
age-appropriate vaccines. 

Walk-in adoptions are available every day from 2:00 – 5:00. For those who prefer, adoption 
appointments are available daily from 10:30 – 1:30 and can be scheduled online. View 
photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org.

New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal 
Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet. 

 Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone 
calls or email.


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