When a storm is coming, all other birds seek shelter. The eagle alone avoids the storm by flying above it. So, in the storms of life may your heart be like an eagle’s and soar above.” – Author Unknown

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If you’re a decent person, you try to right a wrong when you see one! The meaning of the verb ‘right’ is ‘to rectify a wrong or mistaken action’. ‘Wrong’ as a noun means ‘an unjust action’, and as a Read more…


Americans rightfully have much angst while waiting for final election results. Here is a way we can all feel good about the accuracy. On November 3, 2020, we all expected to have an idea of who our next leaders will Read more…


The New National Dance! Have you seen the new US national dance? The YMCA is a United States Symbol. This national organization has helped millions of kids to grow up healthy. It supports communities and neighbors. When I was a Read more…


BJ has a challenge for you…   Life has been a challenge for everyone this year, for everyone affected by covid and those who weren’t. After years of too much pain, I had surgery in July to alleviate the challenge Read more…


I disagree with songwriter Lee Greenwood. Yes, they can take it away! In 1984, I was in high school the first time I heard the God Bless the USA. Its lyrics made me feel both proud and thankful to be Read more…


We can all learn something from the story of Georgie! Today I watched something interesting. Two dogs, who had previously been their own little pack, met Georgie in their own home. The pack members and this outsider walked in circles, Read more…


We need a new friend. Can you help us?     Dear New Friend, Please join us, because we live in the best home imaginable! Eric and BJ, our people, totally love us. They feed us Fresh Pet food, cook Read more…


In the past, the weapons bad guys used to steal your money were gun and knives. Now, they use something different… My husband and I are looking for a small dog. Our fourteen year-old Morkie has lived past his 13-year Read more…


Do you watch Fox News?  WARNING: NO CHILD SHOULD READ THIS POST! This morning I lay in bed and watched the news. First, I turned to CNN and heard a story about the ‘peaceful protests’.  Last night at the Democratic Read more…


Why is our country the way it is right now, in such a state of insane disarray? More importantly, why don’t we fix things? I am over 50 years old and have kept a journal my entire life. In all Read more…

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