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It was a dark and stormy night…

Posted on by Part-Time Sunshine

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It was a dark and stormy night… That’s how Snoopy started (and I think ended) all of the stories he tried belting out of his typewriter.   Last night, that’s just how my story began and it didn’t end until this dark and stormy morning.  It was 11:38 PM the first time she alarmed me awake with her wails.  I was only able to semi-soothe her by rubbing her soft, fuzzy head.  Since I can’t figure out how to swaddle her properly, I gave her a dose of Benadryl which Dr. Canine recommended for these “episodes.”     Continue reading “It was a dark and stormy night…” →

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Forced into Submission: Trying to get Published

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I am not the type of woman who readily submits.  I enjoy control of my own ideas, truths, and opinions.  If I submit and share myself with others, will I become possessed in ways I don’t want to be?  What challenges and new rules will I have to yield to? Will I lose the lifelong freedom I’ve maintained over my heart, mind, and soul?  What if I’m rejected?  What if I’m accepted?  Oh dear, it’s so much easier to just resist the process.   Continue reading “Forced into Submission: Trying to get Published” →

Posted in Dog Lover, Health and Wellness

Running App

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I recently hit another mileage goal on the running app that I paid just .99 for nearly five years ago. Let me just say that this has been the best money I’ve spent for extra exercise motivation and accountability as a runner. Less than a buck on my iPhone keeps me moving with goals and fist pumps when I hit them. Continue reading “Running App” →