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Gracie’s Casualties

When my boys were small, the house was littered with toys here and there. Soon, they were old enough to start picking up behind themselves. Graice loves toys….but she doesn’t pick up after herself! We’ve tried to teach her, but it isn’t happening…lazy dog. If I try to pick up her toys and put them [...]

Healing Pictures

I used to participate on a regular basis in Self Portrait Sunday. My friend Cass used to host it over on DigiCass.com. I think she does it over on MidlifeMusings.com now. I got away from doing it for awhile, and the blog I used to post it on, I put into hibernation. I decided to [...]

Introducing Max!

Max will soon be coming to live with us. We are really excited about this addition to our family! I just wanted to post his picture, so you could see why I’m all giddy and joyful today.  

A New Addition

I had an exciting day today. I got to go meet a couple of dogs. I went to decide which dog would be the new addition to our family. I went through a rescue group that we got both of our other dogs through. I love this woman…she is so good with the dogs, and [...]

Who’s Tolerating Who?

They aren’t best buddies, though it would appear that they are. One loves the other more….unrequited love. Actually, the cat adores the dog. The dog growls and says, “Leave Me ALONE!”, but the cat says no, and rubs against her face. He just refuses to give in. He is constantly wanting to be next to [...]

My Breasts and 3 Card Monty

It’s a funny thing, this thing called life. Last week I was told they found a lump in my right breast. They took extra films of it…and while I was used to a lump in my left breast for the last few years, the right one was new to me. I was nervous since it [...]

Mixed Reactions to Lump

I had a mammogram today, and they found a lump in my right breast. I’m not in a total state of panic, as I have cystic breasts. I went through this about 5 years ago when they found a lump in my left breast. I was called back and they rechecked….and the next year, and [...]

Am I One of Those?

  Have I turned into a boring middle aged woman? Do I look like a typical lady you’d see in the market, and you’d peg me for one of those people…? How did this happen? I mean, sure I know how it happens, but I tried to keep life interesting. I was the friend that [...]

I Like Working out Earlier! Who Knew?

In my weight loss quest, I’m now going to my trainer 3x a week. One of the things I’ve noticed is that my body tends to like this new time better. I was going later in the afternoon, and switched to two earlier appointments, and kept one of my later ones. The earlier appointments, I’m [...]

Gracie Has the Look

That’s right, my dog has that look in her eyes…you know the one.."I’m special, come stop what you’re doing and pay attention to me." Or it could be.."feed me", because she always wants food. Anyway, here she is staring me down, and I’m trying to ignore her for a little bit, because I have some [...]