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Alaska’s Life and Times

Alaska is the name of the “Labrador Retriever” we rescued from the pound. It turns out that our beautiful, calm, and loving lab, was actually a Dalmatian. And of course, we love him, but he’s got HIGH energy and most of it is nervous energy. So picture lots barking and running about to make sure that nobody is breaking into the house.

  • Book Review

    I’ve been trying to identify competitors to the book I’ve written. It’s tough because it’s Christian fiction and most books with a like theme are secular books. As a disclaimer, this is a secular read with some very bad language. Having given that disclaimer, I will say that Abroad by Katie Crouch is a fast…

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  • Big Risk?

    When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out? I was asked to accompany a group of teens on a retreat last summer. Think of a bunch of girls in a small ant infested cabin under the direction of a middle aged woman. We had one of those lousy air-conditioning…

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  • Zoey’s Stay Continues

    Al and Zoey spend most of their day tearing around my house. That was especially useful today as it was too rainy to walk Al. I am concerned that Zoey’s owner, Ralph, is still in the hospital with kidney problems. Please pray for Ralph. Today there was a bit of a scuffle over the tasty…

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  • Dog Sitting

    We’ve had a four legged visitor these last few days as we watch a dog for a friend in the hospital. Prayers needed for Ralph and dog, Zoey who misses him. She had the disappointment of sleeping on a dog bed on the floor for the last few nights. I suspect she sneaks up onto…

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  • The Doctors Office

    I have noticed lately that I seem to come home from taking someone to the doctor sick. When I took my son to the doctor, I came home with pink eye. Today, I took my mother and I have an upset stomach. What next? 😂😣

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  • Canadian Geese

    I have this thing about Canadian Geese which began at my last job – one where I had to leave the house – that is. Everyday I would try to get out and take a walk. In the spring I would often see this gaggle of geese, more specially Canadian Geese. I began to notice…

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  • Technology, Hmmm

    When it comes to writing, technology has mostly been a positive thing for me. For instance, it’s made research easier (well except when one site leads to another site, and my distracted mind gets off course!). I remember the “old days” of spending countless hours in the library looking things up. So, I am grateful…

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  • My secret skill

    As a kid, I used to work on perfecting small, rather useless, abilities. Remember the Spock sign? I could do that. Raise on eyebrow? I could do that too! In fact, I could alternate between both! Yes, there’s skill 😉But my best physical achievement involves what my husband calls my “monkey toes.” They are like…

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  • Clear, Sunny 70s

    What is your favorite type of weather? This is not a music band. It’s what I love for weather, but I do love KC and the Sunshine Band. The weather should be cold enough for a light sweater, jeans, and boots, but warm enough to tan my face.

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  • Peanut butter n Chocolate Biscotti

    If you like something crunchy in the morning, then try biscotti. It’s too good and you can tailor the mix-ins to your liking: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Wet: 3-4 tablespoons butter 2 beaten eggs I tsp vanilla extract I cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar Mix the above ingredients together Dry ingredients 2…

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