To be content doesn’t mean you don’t desire more, it means you’re thankful for what you have and patient for what’s to come. Tony Gaskins
A Story
rub a dub dub
Who goes five years without a bath? Our Heidi, that’s who. That all changed last week. So if you don’t know who Heidi is, she’s our beautiful housemate, Australian Shepherd. We don’t believe it’s necessary for dogs to have baths,… Read more
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what brings joy
“Find joy in everything you choose to do. Every job, relationship, home… it’s your responsibility to love it, or change it.” – – Chuck Palahniuk That is how I have lived nearly my entire life. So, after moving (two years… Read more
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Sweet Pea
So where is Sweet Pea you ask? Well, that’s one of Heidi’s most commonly used (by us) nicknames. I don’t think she knows the difference — she comes to either name. It never fails, with every single pet I’ve ever… Read more
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the hardest part
the three Mouse-kateers I still miss them. I miss them very much. Yes, Heidi is very much a part of our home and our days, and she’s a very good girl — and loved by us. Even with Heidi here… Read more
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The power of a soft touch
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” –Leo Buscaglia. That same power… Read more
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Winning ways
We have winners. The odds were incredibly elevated for the book draw. Winners of the two books are Steph Y and Melanie W. Your books will be on their way this afternoon. For those who read last week’s post, these lovely ladies… Read more
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spices from a million flowers
Stargazer lilies perfume the evening breeze. The soft mutterings of geese can be heard as they float along the beach below. The light is golden against the trees, pink against the horizon, and stretching shadows into thin comedies. Since welcoming… Read more