I just drugged my dog and cat per the Vet's advice. The sounds of celebration on the Fourth of July always scares them. Riley the Pug tends to try to guard the entire househould against the sounds while Milo the cat cowers in fear- both fear from the sounds outside and also the crazy pug…
Time for Gratitude: Laughter
Today, I'm grateful for laughter. It can lighten the soul and make darkness disappear- even if just for a moment.
Time for my Auntie Hat: Jenny Jump Up
I am so excited I got to witness nephew Ethan's first time in the Jenny Jump-Up!!!
Time for Gratitude: Day Thirty-Seven
Today I'm grateful for cupcakes. Little, portable cakes.
Time for Gratitude: Day Thirty-Six
I'm grateful today for the new toilet paper rolls that don't have the cardboard rolls in the middle. Kind of falls apart at the end but no roll to recycle. Yup. Cardboard-less toilet paper rolls. I'm grateful for the little things today.
Time for Gratitude: Day Thirty Five
Today I'm grateful for memories shared with those who have passed away. Those memories keep them alive for me and I never want to take for granted that I once knew them. Last night I walked around the track during the luminaria ceremony at the Relay for Life in Oregon City. It was a solemn…
Time for Gratitude: Day Thirty Four
Today I'm feeling grateful for community. Today in the hot and humid sunshine I walked around a track some twenty-five or so times for the Relay for Life. The event's purpose is to bring awareness to cancer research and prevention. The event is put on by a group of people who are dedicated to the…
Time for Gratitude: Day Thirty-Three
Today I'm grateful for how easy it is to make Rice Krispy treats. I am making five batches in support of my Relay for Life event tomorrow. One down- five to go!
Time for Gratitude: Day Thirty-Two
Grateful today for the combination of peanut butter and chocolate.
Time for Gratitude: Day Thirty-One
Today I'm feeling grateful for my friend Shannon and the gift she gave me by making me an Aunt to her daughter Mckenna. I don't define family using simple biology. My family are those who have loved me and who I have loved with that intangible, unexplainable, and unconditional kind of love. I have many people…
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