Category Archives: Good Karma Alert

Pet of the Week: Sassy

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Sassy is a 4-5 year old terrier mix who came to Alaqua Animal Refuge last August. She was pregnant, scared, and had been living with many other animals without vet care. After she delivered all of her puppies safely, she … Continue reading →

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Bringing books to breakfast and beyond

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Cheerios expects to get millions more books into the hands of children via its “Cheer On Reading” literacy program, and also by expanding its partnership with the Little Free Library movement through a first-time crowd-sourcing endeavor. Formerly known as “Spoonfuls of Stories,” the now … Continue reading →

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Pet of the Week: Jade

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith

I am honored that I have been selected me as Mother of the Year AND Pet of Week. I owe Alaqua so much, and I wanted to let them know how thankful I am. You know, how mothers are always doing things … Continue reading →

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Pet of the Week: Agnes and Agatha

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Our story began during the cold and rainy season. We found ourselves stranded and lost on high ground, surrounded by water. We were scared, hungry, and just skin and bones. A Good Samaritan rescued us, and took us to a magical place … Continue reading →

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Alaqua Pet of the Week – Mae

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Mae and I would like to offer my services, as your very own personal trainer! Spring is here and it’s time to get moving and I love to walk! I am about 7 years … Continue reading →

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Poosh Me: MeaningFULL New Talk Show

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Here’s something cool – a new radio talk show about being “pooshed” to be your positive best.  Plus they are having a contest right now… check it out! Tired of the cold weather? Ready to hit the beach in Destin … Continue reading →

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Frozen Fountains Past

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Remember a few nights ago when it was officially colder in Niceville, Florida than Anchorage, Alaska? Bay Beacon reader Helen Slanina sent in this photo of a fountain in Bluewater Bay frozen over back in the ’90s!  It’s not the first … Continue reading →

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Christmas Lites is HERE… in my hand!

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

I just got my paperback copy of Christmas Lites III and I have to say this is the most beautiful anthology I have ever held. The typography and graphics inside are crisp and perfectly laid out. The cover, by Kyra … Continue reading →

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If Satan were a chick & she were engaged…

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

There are two ways to look at a bad relationship – the serious way, admitting that your soul has been raked over hot coals and subsequently let it ruin your life by coloring every subsequent relationship afterwards… or just laugh, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Lites III COVER REVEAL!!!!

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Yes, you’ve been waiting… we’ve ALL been waiting but Amy Eye, the beautiful mind behind the Christmas Lites project, wouldn’t let us reveal this amazing cover until today. I love it!  The external cover design was by Kyra Cato, and … Continue reading →

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