Back when I was still cutting my own grass (long story why not now and personal), I would take my riding mower across the street when that neighbor’s grass began to look too shaggy, and they have a double lot!

No one wants to live next to a place that looks like a pig stye. I hope the city gets around to mowing this lawn for the neighbors’ sake.

If you happen to be near or in your local PetSmart store in the next couple of weeks, please think about donating to this very worthwhile charity. For just a dollar you could help save the life of an animal:

The Just A Buck, Change Their Luck campaign is an annual PetSmart Charities fundraiser that supports local animal welfare agencies. Funds raised are used by our thousands of agency partners to support spay/neuter, adoption, retention, and education programs in local communities.

The annual Just A Buck, Change Their Luck fall 2008 campaign will run from August 9-26, 2008 in all U.S. and Canadian PetSmart stores. Customers can donate “just a buck” or more. To encourage larger donations, customers who donate $5 receive a mouse pad or techno-skinz, $10 receive a T-shirt, and $15 receive a tote bag.

Each campaign features collectible artwork from a different artist. The fall campaign items feature the artwork of Mitch Henderson entitled “Bright Angels

There is a wonderful video at the link above (no embed code or I would have transferred it here) which details the work of these charities.

If you choose to contribute, you may also do so at the website. Thanks.

Three dimensional artwork is often difficult to master but Julian Beever takes the medium to a unique level and creates some exceptional 3D sidewalk chalk art:

Additional works by this artist at the link above.