My Wish
Yesterday was a long day. We set off with Coconut around 9:00 to drive to just north of Chicago to see my father-in-law. He's ninety-eight and not doing well. He's got congestive heart failure needs full time caregivers, and before long, this wonderful man's heart will cease to beat. We decided that instead of asking a friend to watch Coconut, or paying for daycare, we'd bring him with us. It was a perfect travel day, no snow or ice on the roads and sun. We stopped once so that Gary could stretch his leg and I went into TJMaxx and found a replacement dragon since he destroyed his earlier this week. I also got him some treats to enjoy while we ate lunch. I have lived a messy, messy life. Two of my brothers-in-law, one a nurse who was bathing his dad's feet and helping the companion aide to apply [...]
Love a Writer? Please Leave a Review
Lately people have been asking when I will have another book signing. I decided to take off doing events through March because of Gary's two surgeries. The next one is February 16th. Then I ask what is the best way to buy the book and, for now, it really is through Amazon. I hope those who you who love dogs or who have friends who do will consider getting a copy. When you do, or if you already have it, the nicest thing to do it to review it. Reviews help others find the book and it also helps Amazon to decide it's worth promoting at a new level. Here's the direct review link where to post the review. Amazon requires a ranking and I'd love it if you wrote about the book. Why you liked it, how it made you feel, etc. https://bit.ly/3RKB92T I am working in an April [...]
The Best Lesson Of All
I love the fact that I met so many stories while I writing my book I Chose You. One of my favorite stories fits into today's discussion on chaining dogs outside. Look what happens when people decide to do something different than they've always done. If you've not picked up a copy I sure hope you will. It's the perfect gift for all the dog lovers in your life and you'll meet some amazing dogs like Buddy the Beagle. https://amzn.to/3Wa7Ozt THE BEST LESSON OF ALL Ellie Ray Spivey “Everything I know I learned from dogs.” — Nora Roberts It was going to be a great summer. As I drove to the small seaside community, I thought about how much fun my best friend and I would have. The most exciting part was that Annie had just adopted a beagle named Buddy. Pulling into the driveway, I noticed a lump of [...]
Could I Hold Your Hand?
I went to the ATM today which is in a little area before going into the bank. This bank doesn't have a drive-up ATM so I usually just walk in.As I was going in an [...]
An Earl-Shaped Space
January was a tough month. Every day it seemed a celebrity died. But the one goodbye that hits hard for my family is my uncle Earl. He would have been 95 in March and we'll [...]
Disaster, A Matter of Perspective
I don't remember what we were arguing about on the morning of January 28, 1986 at 6:37:53.444 Hawaiian time, but I know my husband and I were once again at odds about something. I can't [...]