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Let the Sun Shine In

I finally got my third and final tattoo. Let me just say, yes it hurt. The good news is it went a lot faster than I thought it would. YEAH for that. I white knuckled through it – and it’s amazing how certain tiny pieces hurt so much more than others. Let me just state [...]

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! I hope you get the opportunity to share time with family or loved ones, and that your day is full of great memories and joy and laughter.

Ultrasound Looks Good

I got an ultrasound today for my breast. I’m happy to report there’s no change, and I got an all’s good. That means I’m good for another 6 months. What amused me is that they gave me a small set of pearl earrings for coming in – I’m guessing because it’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. [...]

Familiar Friends

There’s something comforting about seeing an old friend. You can start stories mid-stream. You can catch up in the blink of an eye. You can laugh about old days, and not have to explain past scenarios… I had the opportunity today to visit with an old friend…we’ve known each other since my children were small. [...]

Barking Mad Dogs

I think someone laced my dog’s food. Seriously, they are beyond themselves this week – barking any time a leaf falls. Is it a full moon or something? Here’s the thing….when you have 2 dogs, you have 2 dogs. When you have 3 dogs, you have a pack mentality. One dog starts, and the others [...]

I Hate the Dentist

I know, it’s not like anyone likes the dentist, but I have a deep dislike that’s been in me since I was a child. Growing up I had a dentist who always yelled at me. I’d pass out whenever I got a shot of novacaine, then he’d call me a baby and yell at me. [...]

Huge Crane near my Yard

“Come see this crane, it’s huge”…he says. “It better be worth it…I’m busy.” “Holy cow!” This was in our neighbors yard the other day, apparently part of their willow tree got knocked down during the wind and rain on Saturday. Here comes the massive branch they had to pick up… We were fine, except for [...]

Pet Names

For those who were looking for the pet names: Gracie, Buster and Jack are my dogs, and Sebastian is my cat. Jack was like a bundle of energy today. Don’t get me wrong, he always has energy, he’s a Jack Russell, but today, he had trouble settling. Luckily, he’s finally found a cozy position and [...]

Jack or JJ the Wonder Dog

Last picture for awhile…I’m pretty well pictured out for today. I know people take tons and tons of pictures. To me 3 or 4, and I’m done! LOL Oh well, guess I’m not the picture taking maven I once was….or jeez, was I ever really? Eh, who knows We’ll be heading out to play shortly. [...]

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