I have enjoyed writing since childhood, although my tools have somewhat advanced from crayons to keyboards...the love of storytelling has not changed. I would have loved to have been a photo journalist...and the adventure of traveling the world..ahh...but
+ more bio informationWe had just got our dog who was just a puppy (4mnths). Of course when you get a new little puppy it's like having a toddler. You have the tote bag (for treats, toys and bribes) and the blanket (to cover the last attempt at potty training), water bowl, food bowl, carrier for transport in and out of car, leash (a meager token ... More..
Christmas was a big event growing up in my house. I have many great memories but one stands out in particular. My mom did her best to make it Christmas while it was a balmy 80 degrees outside. We had a very large picture window in the front of our house. Every year she would spray canned snow flock on the window and draw a C... More..
This morning I was reminded of a funny story involving my dog. I will admit, this involves a bird, too. And yes, he is a bird dog. A brown retriever who of course is full of personality. Among his many talents is retrieving (go figure) and one of his favorite toys is a squeaky toy football. I had started playing catch in the... More..
Mama's Bible I found my mama's bible in the things of her's I was going through. The pages marked by table napkins, hold the place where God had touched her heart that day she read His word. And in my heart I can hear Mama telling me to "Keep God's word close & pray for His guidance, Don't loose faith, He will always kee... More..
Though this true story is not of my cat, it is worth telling. Years back I had a funny conversation with a woman who told me about her obese cat and her very skinny dog. She worked for the airlines and consequently was out of town a lot and had to leave self feeders for her animals. Her cat was a short hair tabby that weighe... More..
Before I continue on with my story, I have to recognize my husband who is the invaluable source of humor in my life. Okay, with that disclosed I feel better, whew. (I sometimes wonder, I say it that way only because I am a first hand witnesses to bizarreness in my life, why things happen the way they do?) Let me set the stag... More..
My cat bootsie is one of my favorite childhood stories. At the age of 10, she entered my life. A neighbor hood friends cat had a litter - isn't that typically how most stories start..."on the way home from school MOM!...my sweet little neighborhood friend out of the goodness of her heart knew I need this little tabby kitty t... More..
Having gone through a recent company lay off, I can honestly say first hand that you will be in shock for a time. Even with the advance news of a possible lay off sent in company memos to employees. It is still a jolt to your personal being when it does happen and you get that proverbial "tap" on the shoulders with a pink sl... More..
This morning I was reminded of a funny story involving my dog. I will admit this involves a bird, too. And yes, he is a bird dog. A brown retriever who of course is full of personality. Among his many talents is retrieving (go figure) and one of his favorite toys is a squeaky toy football. I will try to make this story as pa... More..
First impressions are very important when going on an interview with a new prospective employer. Would you hire someone who showed up dishevelled, smelly or unprepared? An employer measures how you take care of yourself, it conveys how your going to take care of your job. Are you neat? Do you dress professionally or appropri... More..
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