Autumn Season is Here

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Autumn – It’s my favorite season. Well, one of my favorites. I think I like the fall so much because it’s right after the relentless heat of summer, and that is a welcome break.

This past summer was busy for me, in a good way. It was bustling, exciting, and hopeful as it was filled with exciting ventures and meeting new people. I’m also on the new Threads App and it has been such a great experience. It’s filled with the best like-minded, positive, and supportive people. It’s my new hang out!

Another topic that has been keeping my attention, and keeping me busy with a lot of reading, is the status of our country. Wow. Can you believe it? Almost every day I am in shock about how our government is governing. I suspect what stuns me more, is there are people who continually support those who create chaos. Why?

I’ve come to the conclusion of why with this famous quote:

This quote hits a nerve with me because I was a person who was fooled by the chaos of our current politics. Of course, I didn’t like admitting I was wrong about my original assessment, but when I did admit it, it allowed me to see the truth and the undeniable facts. I remember the moment I realized what was going on and how Donald Trump played into it all. All of the sudden, me – a girl who had never paid attention to politics, began reading anything she could get her hands on to inform her of what was going on in the world. The former president made me pay attention to politics the way a heart attack makes someone pay attention to diet and exercise.

Now, as I watch people, and some I love, fall deeper and deeper into the rabbit hole of lies, I am concerned for them, but I am so thankful I am not one of them.

Mid-Year Resolution

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Happy July 1st!

I tried something very new to me, and I think it’s a perfect time for a reset. Instead of a New Year’s Resolution, it’s a Mid-Year Resolution! YA!

So, cheers to trying something new, promoting better habits, engaging more, and living our best lives.

Happy 4th of July weekend!

I Love December

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I love December.

For me, I think it’s a combination of the weather and the festive holiday mood across the world. It’s also a good time to genuinely and deeply reflect on the past year and all there is to be grateful.

So, I made this small list of festive and productive to-dos to keep myself in the presence of December.

For fun, and to get back into sharing in this space because the world needs some cheer, I’m going to try and document my progress with this list. Think I can do it? To be honest, I’m not sure myself but I’m willing to try.

Hope you all have a beautiful December!

Calypso the Foster Puppy

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Our family fostered a puppy, really I fostered a puppy, for two weeks.

After we lost Duke, it was hard for me to even pet another dog without getting emotional. I began distancing myself from dogs to avoid the roller coaster. And then time passed and like they say, “time heals all wounds.” Heals? I will say it helps because I’m definitely better, but I still heartbreakingly miss him.

Her name was Calypso, a spunky, 8-week-old, white terrier mix. I picked her up at the rescue, where there were a ton of dogs. It was loud and chaotic with people coming and going, picking up and dropping off dogs and supplies, with lots of barking.

Interestingly, within hours of bringing her home I could see how we were providing her the perfect surroundings to just be a puppy. Our home provided this 8 week old, uninhibited ball of love a place to be safe, to run and play, and take naps. Watching her sleep soundly in the quietness of suburbia warmed my heart. It was the best feeling and I knew I made the right choice.

We only had her for two weeks, but in those two weeks that little stinker found her way into our hearts. Dogs are amazing aren’t they? She went up for adoption last Saturday and was adopted by a family who adopted her sister a couple of weeks earlier. YAY! Success!

And thank goodness because any longer and this blog would be about our new dog!

Happy New Year’s Eve

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The end of 2021 is here. I am tying this year up with gratitude that I was able to have another trip around the sun here on Mother Earth.

It’s so hard to believe that we will be coming up on the 2 year anniversary of the pandemic. Two years! But I digress…

I’m here to report on the progress of my new kitchen sans refrigerator. Womp. Womp. Here it is with countertops, and the appliances we have. No refrigerator or microwave. The refrigerator has yet to be delivered and the microwave showed up crushed.

Oh well, what is a gal supposed to do? Call the appliance store and yell at them? Ridiculous. They have nothing to do with the disaster that is America’s shipping issues. So we wait.

This past year has taught me a lot. I learned the process of a new kitchen. My oh my! I learned that no matter how many facts you have some people just won’t listen. And because of that I also learned that staying silent is sometimes better especially when you’re right. And you know you’re right because some people are just downright crazy. Most importantly, I learned more about my relationships and friendships.

Hoping for a better year in 2022 for all! Stay safe, have fun and Happy New Year!