This was then.....Cole and Daphne, September 2003 This is now...Cole and Daphne, September 2010 Daphne is a Happy Camper at Camp-Run-A- Pup Cole belongs to ME.
Month: August 2010
Life Explained-Cherokee Story
TWO WOLVES One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all. "One is Evil - It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. "The … Continue reading Life Explained-Cherokee Story
Gut Feelings–Our Inner Compass.
Monday, I had a dental appointment to have a root canal. This was my first visit to this dentist, but since almost all of my dental experiences have been positive, I expected the best. Walking into the office, a sign greeted me that read, “Turn off Cell Phones. No Food or Drinks.” The receptionist did … Continue reading Gut Feelings–Our Inner Compass.
Odd Tips! Entertaining myself at 2:47am
Odd Tips. I can't sleep. I might as well do something. What? I know! I will find odd tips and have conversations with them. .. Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps them neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to. Raise you hand if you … Continue reading Odd Tips! Entertaining myself at 2:47am
Tattoo talk. What do you think?
Tattoos. My Uncle Mike was in the Marine Corps. He has a dragon tattoo on his arm. For many Marines, getting a tattoo was a rite of passage. They commonly got their forearms inscribed to remember fallen comrades, combat tours, or loved ones, and often ask for exotic designs that incorporate the Marine motto, Semper Fi, … Continue reading Tattoo talk. What do you think?
Presents! I love presents, don’t you?
I love presents. Maybe you shouldn’t have, but I am so delighted you did! Cole loves presents. He tears off the wrapping paper, disregards the bow, and rips open the box. A squeal of delight and a big hug follows. It’s never been about, “Did you bring me a present?” It’s all about, “Oh WOW! … Continue reading Presents! I love presents, don’t you?
Rumor Rows Her Boat
Rocky our Ice Cream Scoop~Needs Good Home!
I bought a new Ice Cream Scoop. His name is Scoop. This is Rocky, our old ice Cream Scoop Rocky, is a perfectly fine Ice Cream Scoop; for many years he has served us ice cream without complaint. Don’t worry, we won’t make Rocky hit the road. We invited him to live out his retirement … Continue reading Rocky our Ice Cream Scoop~Needs Good Home!
How would you solve this problem?
How would you solve this problem? This is a picture of my front window. These are my dogs going crazy as another person walks by my front window. If you want the full story, I wrote about it here. So, now that you have seen and heard the problem, what do you suggest? I am … Continue reading How would you solve this problem?
Baby has Shoes~Size 11 1/2
Baby has Shoes... To say Cole is hard on shoes is to say Bigfoot has large feet. It’s an understatement, at best. I swear, the shoes used to shudder as Cole approached them in the shoe store. They would wrap their laces around each other, offering protection and comfort. I would shudder at their prices, … Continue reading Baby has Shoes~Size 11 1/2