Okay, everyone — Pink ribbons at the ready.  We’re only one day away from the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, starting October 1.  One day from remembering our mothers, sisters, friends, ourselves.  Whether we walk, run, say our prayers, light a candle, wear a ribbon or simply wait for better times, we shall one [...]

Here’s my Sunday morning smile. May we all share such unlimited joy and may we each find our own special Hound Dog!

This year the instant of the Autumnal Equinox occurred at 5:19 p.m. EDT on September 22, shortly before sunset.  I guess one could say that yesterday, fall officially fell.   Many think the Autumnal or Fall Equinox marks the day when the the length of day is exactly equal to the length of night.  Not so.
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Do you want your marshmallow now, now, now!? Or will you wait and receive TWO marshmallows? I especially relate to the child who pets his marshmallow like it’s a small bird. Then he kisses it. Then he waits.

She is slowing.  Every movement is contemplated well ahead of its execution.  There are perhaps only a small number of steps remaining, so each one is measured and weighed for its importance.  The body rises from the floor only when the food bowl is fully prepared and heading to Scarlett’s feeding place.  We walk together, [...]

If I were one of those winsome darlings who could flash a couple of dimples and a face-full of charm, I’d have made it by now.  By now I’d have a folder with a signed agent contract tucked neatly inside.  I’d have a big fat book contract, thoroughly vetted by my intellectual property attorney, and [...]