Last week, I gave you a brief overview of the animals that live with us. Today, I want to tell you a little more about each one. Pet owners know that each animal is an individual, with a unique personality. Mine are certainly no exception. Most of them have been adopted from a shelter or…
DetailsAs much as I love the ending of the summer heat and the beginning of fall, this time of year always seems to feel a little crazy. I don’t know why, but from now until around February the tension and chaos gets progressively stronger. Maybe it is because I want to be outside more but…
DetailsThis past week started off really great. We worked hard on Saturday because on Sunday we were planning dinner with our kids. It was the Easter dinner we were supposed to have the week before but my husband had gotten a bad cold. We had a big feast of barbeque lamb, smoked chicken, mashed potatoes…
DetailsEverything in life seems to be coming at me extra fast these days. I think it is a combination of reasons that probably most people can identify with. You know what I am talking about. All the presidential campaigning, starting with the primaries, dragged on for what seemed like an eternity. There was so much…
DetailsOne of the things that I think people believe about living a healthy lifestyle is that they have to stop enjoying the food that they eat. They somehow equate healthy food with plain, raw, tasteless vegetables, no more yummy burgers or steaks, and nothing sweet—ever! If that were really true, very few people would ever…
DetailsThings have been kind of crazy around here since hurricane Harvey hit the Texas coast and just camped out for a few days. Our minds stayed focused on the relentless wind, waves, and rain that lingered long after most hurricanes made landfall, and ours hearts went out to the victims. At work, a call went…
DetailsI have to say that this past week has been pretty good. I always get inspired after I’ve had some time off. Thanksgiving was all about family, and it was a fabulous day. The weekend consisted of just the “old folks” at home since my daughter had to go back to work Saturday. The rain…
DetailsWhat’s Up With These Cats Eli’s belly is healing up nicely. Within 2 days of getting a shot of antibiotics from the vet, the infection was greatly reduced and he was feeling playful; I am so happy. Prissy’s eyelid took a while to heal, but most of the hair has grown back and you can…
DetailsMy week started out pretty blissful, especially after last week. Once again, thanks to all the rain, my outside work was kept to a minimum. Saturday, I ran some errands, and I got to spend some quality time with my adult daughter. Sunday my husband and I worked on some projects around the house. On…
DetailsMy first full week back at work after family left could have been a drudgery. I will admit that most mornings (4:30am when I rolled out of bed) felt that way. But routine has a way of settling deep into your bones, and brings a sense of comfort. Of course, being greeted after my shower…
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