"Pick a word you think describes her then go to Google translate and plug it into 10 different languages." The Boy offered up his suggestion for picking a name for our newest family member. I thought that was a great idea, until I actually went through the process. I didn't take into account pronunciation problems. … Continue reading What’s in a name
Opening our hearts and home
Last weekend while I was out on my photo hike, the Mister hit our local pet store to get a few things for the fur kids, and happened upon an Adopt a Pet event. Not too far from us is a HUGE no-kill animal refuge. They take in all sorts of creatures, not just dogs … Continue reading Opening our hearts and home
Tastes like lemons
“Morphine makes me weightless, airborne.” I pondered my friend's confession for a moment. She and I were reviewing the merits of the opiate analgesic over coffee. I was telling her about using a morphine pump during a recent hospital visit. “Really? Other than making me not care about the pain, I didn’t feel, you know, out … Continue reading Tastes like lemons
Well done
At the end of the day, I want to be able to say, "well done," if for no other reason than I made it to the end of the day.
Proof
Dried leaves, filtering through the collapsing roof, crunched under her feet. Walking from room to room, flashbacks from her childhood twisted through her memory. The door long gone, she stepped over the threshold of the closet where she slept. A metal chest sat forlorn in the corner. Inside, she was shocked to find the remains … Continue reading Proof
I dip, you dip
Even with all of the constant carb bashing you hear in the news, I'll be the first to admit that sometimes a nice chunk of crusty bread becomes a craving that's difficult to ignore. So... I don't. Here's a tempting mixture of herbs, garlic and olive oil that is an amazing dip for breads. I've also … Continue reading I dip, you dip
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