Today I lost one of my best friends. He and I had been friends for over 17 years. He first became my friend when I was pregnant with Cheyenne (at the tender age of 39). Today, I look back at what a staple he was in my life and how much joy he brought me. [...]
I LOVE the story of Oliver the cat and his friend Ada the sheep. If you have not already read about this unlikely pairing I urge you to read the story here. Jo Colvin (The Forum) shares the story out of Alexandria, Minnesota of a orange and white tomcat and a deaf and almost entirely blind sheep [...]
Stinky McFadden chewed my new shoes. They are not expensive shoes - in fact I purchased them at the Walmart in Watertown, New York on clearance for $5; but, I purchased them because I really liked them. They are made of the same lightweight material as crocs and I thought they would be perfect for wearing [...]
I am not sturdy. Many folks from this area have been brought up with the reality of the life and death of creatures and seem to be better able to accept this whole "circle of life" thing. Not me. I am not sturdy like that. I don't kill things (with the exception of mosquitoes and [...]
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