An Update on Pete the Peacock (Animal Cruelty)

A few days ago, I wrote this terrible story about Pete the Peacock here who was a beloved member of the community in West Las Vegas.
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A few days ago, I wrote this terrible story about Pete the Peacock here who was a beloved member of the community in West Las Vegas.
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A few years ago, I thought seriously about running for a seat on the Las Vegas City Council. I wasn’t sure I’d like all the work and responsibilities (let alone be able to control my emotions). So instead, I first decided to run for an open seat on the H.O.A. board in The Lakes. This H.O.A. has 2,205 homes, so it’s basically a small city. I surmised this would be a good “test run.” I also hoped to learn lots of things. Well, I certainly have learned a lot of things.
Read MoreLesson #1: I’m really not very good at this sort of thing.

I’m heartbroken and I’m angry. No–I’m fucking furious!
Someone here in our area of The Lakes-Las Vegas shot a peacock with an arrow. It’s name was “Pete.” Some nice people took it to the vet and tried to save it. But Pete died.
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This just happened Saturday afternoon on the west side of Las Vegas.
Marieta went shopping at Smiths grocery store and right next door is the Black Bear Diner at Sahara and Durango and, of course, I can’t resist their fresh daily homemade mini pies.
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I’m a big believer in doing small things. Let’s admit — it’s tough to take on big tasks. But, if we do enough small things and there are enough of us, well then that’s a big thing.
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