Louis looking pensive
Gretchen wants a treat!
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Waiting for Mommy to return from Afghanistan
Why is Mommy in Afghanistan?
Mommy is working for the Ministry of Education’s Teacher Education Directorate as a Senior Technical Adviser. “TED” is responsible for all teacher training in Afghanistan, a big job what with 150,000 teachers to train! Almost 80% are unqualified, which means Mommy’s got a big job ahead of her. She works with a program called “DT3,” District Teacher Training Teams, that go out and conduct teacher trainings around the country. Donors from around the world fund the various programs at TED, from special needs teacher training to girl’s education initiatives. Education is the key to creating a peaceful, stable, progressive Afghanistan. Indeed, education is the key to creating a peaceful world.
Mommy also recently rescued an Afghan street dog, a part lab she named “Winston”, after her hero Winston Churchill. Winston is currently residing at Tigger House until we can all find him a new home abroad. Won’t you help? It costs about $3,000 to relocate a dog from Afghanistan. He’s a sweet pup, found by Mama’s housemate just in the nick of time. Some kids were going to stone him to death right outside Mama’s gate. He’s smart, can smell breakfast a mile away, easily trained, loving, and playful. Winston will make a great family pet, or even working dog.Labels
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Meet Louis & Gretchen
Louis and Gretchen's mommy adopted them from Lapdog Rescue in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 2006. Their interests including sleeping, eating and begging for attention. While waiting for Mommy to return from Kabul in 2011, they and their Lhasa Apso sister, Amy, are living with Fake Mommy at Wiener Wonderland in Los Angeles.
Gretchen
Louis
Make Someone Happy
Although Mommy isn't a soldier, many American soldiers are stationed Kabul, where she's living. Many of these men and women have been in the Middle East for a long time, so they are homesick for their families and their lives in the United States. You can help them feel happier by sending them a care package filled with things that remind them of home. The following lists are the most-requested items from troops stationed in Afghanistan.
Treats to Eat & Drink
- Snack-size packs of crackers, cookies & other treats
- Protien, power, granola & cereal bars
- Canned ravioli, chili & soup (send pop-top cans or a can opener)
- Cup o' Noodles
- Microwave popcorn
- Velveeta, nacho cheese dip & chips
- Dried fruit & nuts
- Gum, mints & Lifesavers
- Any kind of hard candy (helps with thirst)
- Pop Tarts
- Coffee, hot cocoa & tea
- Powdered Gatorade
Things to Wear
- Goggle-style sunglasses
- Men's & women's underwear
- White T-shirts
- SOCKS!!!! (green, black & white only, no decor)
Entertainment for the Troops
- Handwritten letters about interesting subjects
- CDs & DVDs
- Homemade music compilations: MP3, CD or cassette
- Handheld game players & games
- Batteries
- Crosswords, Sudoku & puzzle books/magazines
- Dominos, decks of cards & other travel-size games
- Writing tablets, envelopes & pens/pencils
- Books, books on tape/CD & CURRENT magazines
Personal Care Items
- Hand sanitizer
- OTC pain relievers: Tylenol, Motrin, Ibuprofin
- Throat lozenges
- Antacid tablets
- Vitamins
- Facial moisturizer, body lotion & sunblock
- Toothbrushes, toothpaste & floss
- Combs, brushes, ponytail holders & hair clips
- Q-Tips & Kleenex (pocket-size packs)
- Disposable razors & shaving cream
- Nail clippers & files
- Safety pins
- Visine
- Feminine hygiene products
- Carmex, Blistex & Chapstick
- Vaseline, Neosporin & small first-aid kits
- Lotrimin AF & foot powder
- Boot insoles & moleskin
Not Allowed!
- Beef jerky (they're tired of this)
- Pork products
- Fresh fruit
- Chocolate (it will melt)
- Yeast
- Peanut butter (due to salmonella concerns)
- Homemade or unpackaged food
- Illegal copies of entertainment items
- Religious or political materials
- Pornography
- Cheaply made or generic-brand items
Reach Out to Afghan Children
- Coloring books & crayons
- Decks of cards
- Hard candy
- Toys
- Games
- Soccer balls & footballs
- Beanie Babies
Sending a Care Package
About Fake Mommy
- TAMAR LOVE GRANDE
- Tamar Love Grande owns Wiener Wonderland Dachshund Boarding, Cranky Editor, an editorial services company, and Eat My Garden, a new gardening consulting firm. Tamar is also the Los Angeles Dachshunds Examiner and the Los Angeles Gardening Examiner.
'n ta think, Mama was fixin' jes now to write Fake Mommy and ask where those doggone photos were, seein' as how you all were tortured to look real clean and pretty and all. Big thank you! to Fake Mommy's fren' who took the pikkies!!
ReplyDeleteMama will see you very soon! She's comin' home for Christmas ~ Miss all of you like mad, with much love, Mama