My Harry Belafonte is such a comfort to me during this isolation. He follows me wherever I go and is never in a bad mood, even when I am. Now that I am a widow this dog of mine is saving my life by just being here along with my two parakeets. They are both named Billy Holiday and they don’t seem to care that they both have the same name!
Saving my Life by Shirley Kurland
August 2, 2020 by ElderChicks
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Shirley, Thanks for honoring ElderChicks with pictures of Harry Belafonte, Billy, and Billy. Caring for pets is a mutual win-win for all concerned. They are earning double thanks these days, I believe.
Shirley, I believe that I know you, and knew your husband, Sy. If you are who I believe you are, there was a time, many years ago, that you were wonderful volunteers for a young boy- Alan B. I was the social worker- Dorothy Y.
I love the names you have picked for your friends. I don’t have experience with birds, but know that dogs offer unconditional love and demonstrate affection without judgement. Dogs don’t have to be trained to be emotional service animals. It comes naturally.
Some years ago, we had the privilege of meeting Sy and Shirley on a vacation trip.In the following years we spent many many happy hours with them and their wonderful family and we found them to be two of the most wonderful friends a person could have.Sy was a wonderful man and Shirley is the best I will never have anything but feelings of love for this wonderful family.