The gift of dogs Dogs bring so much into our lives that I sometimes wonder how we can ever repay them. Clementine was like a gift. When our kids were growing up, we had a wonderful chocolate Lab. When she developed diabetes in her later years, we gave her insulin injections twice daily. It was a challenge, but we loved her. After she died, we spent 7 years debating what kind of dog we … [Read more...]
Ready to move beyond Goodreads?
What's so *Bad* about Goodreads? Personally, I don't have complaints about the Goodreads app (I suppose I don't use it that much), but many readers and authors do. Criticism ranges from poor moderation of reviews and books, their "buggy, outdated tech," and the very fact that it's owned by Amazon, which uses Goodreads data to assess its sales. As far as reviews, complaints are that the app … [Read more...]
Red River Valley, for Dad on his birthday
Such a sad song When I was a little girl, I asked my late father to tell me his favorite song..."the most beautiful song you ever heard." He thought a minute. “I guess it’d have to be ‘Red River Valley.’” His answer stumped me. It was such a sad song. Why would your favorite be one that made you feel sad? He wasn't one to listen to the radio or records. In fact, the bigger surprise may … [Read more...]
Talking with myself
Weird habit or normal? I confess: I replay or create conversations aloud. I expound. I pontificate. I argue. I talk in the bathroom. I talk when folding laundry. I talk when walking the dogs. I practice for an upcoming doctor's appointment, a phone call, an argument. I have talked aloud ever since I can remember. Over the years, I've managed to rein it in, but more times than I care to … [Read more...]
Toast to 2024
Resolutions, anyone? I generally don’t make New Year’s resolutions. Why set myself up for failure? . That said, I like fitness coach Joan McDonald’s philosophy: "Your future you is depending on you to keep the promises you made to yourself today. If you want to build up confidence in yourself, you've got to start practicing making decisions and taking action today! Start with the … [Read more...]
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