Posted in Mother Nature, Shadows and Black Clouds, Sunshine and Happiness

Howling at the Full Moon

Well, ladies, I survived another full moon and so did you!  I barely howled this month, yet I’ve been quite growly lately.  This Part-Time Sunshine blogger has been swinging through moods like Tarzan in the jungle. It’s distressing because I cannot pinpoint any true triggers.  I mean life is good, so why am I such a JUDY MOODY?  I’d like to attribute these irritable, sad, irrational spells on something tangible, realistic, and beyond my control.  It’s not me; it’s the moon!

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Posted in Dog Lover, Father Time

Italia was my Furry Best Friend – I Miss my Dog

This photo was taken on my 40th birthday, five years ago when my golden retriever sweetheart, Italia was just six-years-old.  It’s been over nine months since her passing and my family and I still miss her.  Thankfully, we are strong enough to reminisce and keep her memory eternal.

italia-and-donnaCaption posted on 9/23/2012 – “She’s my “42 year old” furry best friend, and she moves a little slower, barks a little less, listens harder, chases less, paces more, plays fairly, snores intensely, wags her tail all day/everyday, and loves limitlessly. She reassures me that middle age continues to bring so many gifts. I’m excited to lift the calendar page to enter a new decade of golden dreams!” Continue reading “Italia was my Furry Best Friend – I Miss my Dog” →

Posted in Family, Father Time, Parenting

Back to School: Needed Schedule Changes

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I am a high school English teacher who gets ten weeks off every summer.  This particular break, I was ready to go back to work after five weeks.  I felt very unproductive during the summer of 2017. Continue reading “Back to School: Needed Schedule Changes” →