A Dog’s Purpose

This is a great story, I’m posting it for my friend Tricia, who lost her young pup to a farming accident this week. Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to … [Read more…]

Things about me A-Z

Animal-loverBeautifulCrafterDreams are weirdEmphaticFoodieGoofyHuggyIntrovertJealousKeeperLovingMost likely to trip because I’m looking at the stars, leaves, animals, grass.Negative (on myself)OpenPassionateQuietReaderSympatheticTruthfulUnderstandingVoracious appetiteWoods walkerX-citedYoungZealous Here are the rules – Use the letters A-Z, those letters must describe thee. Use one word answers where you will, play the game along with me. Negative NAY! Positive BE! Won’t you play along with … [Read more…]

Exercise

Did you burn more calories before or after having kids?Just wondering. And if your eating per se doesnt change while you’re pregnant, will it be easier to take off (shut up I’m already at least 20 lbs overweight so i dont need to gain any) later on?Just wondering… does anyone wear a pedometer to see … [Read more…]

Donate to your Food Pantry TODAY!!!!

In the town where I grew up, 4 years ago there were 50 individuals or families needing services of the local food pantry. The boxes they filled gave the people (depending on the size of the family) around 8 meals for the month. Eventually, the other food pantries in the county closed. The hometown food … [Read more…]

Crazy Eights

I was tagged by Blue Momma to do the following: 8 things I’m passionate about:1. My hubby2. The golden rule and courtesy, politeness, respect3. Diversity, inclusiveness, keeping an open mind4. Being a positive influence on the children in my life5. Better maternity, paternity & family medical leaves6. Law and order and crime shows7. Puppies – … [Read more…]

Caffeine Free

I’ve been off of caffeine now since the end of July – that’s 3 months. The most challening thing so far is ordering in a restaurant, I have to remember to order rootbeer or sprite, something like that, in order to avoid being served caffeine. I’ve had about 5 sips of tea, which technically has … [Read more…]

Magnets Magnets we adore thee…

Okay, now hopefully these will allow you to click on them and get a better idea of what they look like. This is my latest bit of craftiness. The shapes you see before thee (sorry, can’t get the manwich song out of my head) – were plain wooden shapes before I got ahold of them. … [Read more…]

Michael’s Craft Store w/updates

Okay, so here’s a taste of what you can find at Michael’s. Stuff to paint, paint and brushes, markers, tshirts and printing materials for iron ons, pre-made gifts and crafts, silk flowers, glue, vases, frames, easels, cards, notebooks and stocking stuffer or birthday party bag items (but not cheap plastic China leaden toys), seasonal items, … [Read more…]