Posted in Holidays, Sunshine and Happiness

Beat the Valentine’s Day Blues

I lost all my oxygen…

Cleaning out the junk drawer, I found this magical musical machine. I hope you like my lil’ song and can laugh at this absurd “treat” now and again when you get to the end of this post.  Mary had a Little Lamb is better replayed. Continue reading “Beat the Valentine’s Day Blues” →

Posted in Health and Wellness

Slimming Down with Weight Watchers

In a recent post, I revealed my goal to lose sixteen pounds. This is a continuation from that blog; if you missed it, be sure to check it out before reading this one where I share HOW I did it. 

I plan to lose four sticks of butter, a chihuahua, and a bowling ball.

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Posted in Dog Lover, Shadows and Black Clouds

We Miss you, Dear Dog: Goodbye to our Golden Girl, Italia.

img_9516She was my 10.5-year-old best golden girl. She moved a little slower, barked less, listened harder, chased little, and paced more, especially when given a bone that she carried, guarded, hid, found, savored, and so on. She snored intensely, like a drunken crew of grandpas dreaming of fishing trips.  Although she played less, she still wagged the feathers of her fluffy, pristine tail everyday.  More than any of that, our glory girl loved effortlessly, without limits. Continue reading “We Miss you, Dear Dog: Goodbye to our Golden Girl, Italia.” →