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Hi, I'm Patricia. I raised smooth collies for over 25 years and was known as Storm Collies. Currently, we are owned by 1 toy poodle "Cricket", & "LuLu" the remaining collie, 3 cats and an Avery of doves. Oh, and did I mention two wonderful grandsons? I have

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Cat behavior: 4 of 125
Sister was a tortoiseshell cat that had a hobby of collecting. It was first noticed one icy morning when I was on my way out to pick up the morning paper. I opened the door and was faced with this hideous character with big bug eyes and an open gaping mouth staring at me. Later I learned it was a stuffed Elmo toy. The mystery... More..
Travel > Vacations Great springtime vacation spots in the US: 5 of 15
After the snow has melted and there is just a hint of white at the tops of the mountains those searching for peace and quiet and a breath of fresh air look to Colorado. And there,nestled deep in a valley, surrounded by the majestic Snagre de Cristo and Wet Mountains is a small speck of red adobe. Look closer, and its a 3200 ... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Should parents need a license to have children?: 14 of 31
Do we really want decisions taken away from us, and placed in the hand of the government, or the church, or a self dictated licensing' committee? I don't believe that a license is the way to go. The focus should be on education, for the main thing that all new parents lack are the skills in parenting. It's like an entry' posi... More..
Travel > Travel Services & Resources The honeymoon bridal registry: 1 of 1
The Honeymoon Bridal Registry... where your wedding gift is the perfect Honeymoon.So where was this great idea when we got married?! I remember opening gift after gift at my own wedding and sitting dumbfounded and surrounded by 20 Fondue Pots. Fondue Pots- the fad of the 70's. Brilliant Orange Fondue Pots. Sadly each of our g... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Health benefits of berries: 4 of 7
Let's talk the benefits of Goji berries! We have all grown up remembering the sweet delight berries. Whether it be forging the vines for blackberries or raspberries or smearing sticky strawberry jam over a freshly buttered piece of toast. Little did we know then how good those berries were for us! So where did this Goji berry... More..
Travel > United States Travel destinations: Virginia, USA: 5 of 7
Virginia April 2007Virginia Beach sounded like it would be a fun place to visit. Not only would it give us a chance to check out the resorts for our travel biz, but a chance to visit Lens daughter Catherine during her spring vacation.Arriving in Richmond Virginia for a mere 4-5 hours, we stayed at the Super 8 Hotel. Although ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Your earliest memory: 234 of 310
My earliest memory was when I was 2 or 3. It was before my brother was born. My parents were struggling those days and my crib' was in the dinning room. There I had full view of the kitchen and surrounding areas. Early one morning, I was awakened by the smell of bacon wafting through the apartment. I saw my mother in the kitc... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Best travel planning websites: 14 of 17
There are many many choices out there. The smart Traveler looks for the best deal. Those that advertise heavily may not actually be giving you the best discounts! Don't be afraid of checking out the 'little guy'.Hotwire is a run off of expedia and offers last minute discounts. The downfall is you will not know who your airlin... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Quitting your job: When enough is enough: 48 of 53
Life is simply too short, to NOT be doing what makes you happy. If you are not stimulated in your career, or find yourself dreading Mondays then it is time to re access the situation. 80% of your waking day, Monday through Friday is usually spent in the company of those you work with. If dealing with the work environment turn... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Lessons sent in dreams: 26 of 26
One night I dreamed my father died. I saw him in his coffin and watched as the mourning crowd walked by paying their respects. I felt the sadness and the tears roared down my checks. It was a miserable feeling. As I sat in the church listening to the organ music, I felt a slight breeze against my check. . I turned to see my f... More..