5 Small Things That Bring Gratitude
Do you ever go over your gratitude list and realize some of the items are quite small, even insignificant? A sound or scent will float by, and you realize, I love that. Lately, I see how there are plenty of pleasurable mini moments in life. Here are a few of mine… Our community – […]
6 Amazing Things We Learn in Our 60s!
Tail Wags and Whiskers
For anyone who ever loved a fur baby, Tail Wags and Whiskers chronicles the love, laughs, and four-legged lawlessness that comes from a lifetime with cats and dogs.
Heart-warming, funny, and often poignant, Tail Wags and Whiskers shares how animals come into our lives, not only teaching resilience, patience, and fortitude, but also marking the passage of time.
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Tail Wags and Whiskers
I must admit I worried since I had heard most kittens were born in spring and summer and this was a chilly December day in Connecticut, 1980. Despite wanting to stay calm as I gazed into the pet store window, my palms sweated, and I swallowed hard. I’m just getting a cat, I told myself, not having a human baby, God forbid. At twenty-three, the thought of two-legged parenthood was out of the question. Even four-legged gave me pause. Was I ready to take care of a little creature and be responsible for its every morsel of food and safety? Was I ready to give it the attention and love it needed after coming home tired from my office job each day? While growing up, my family had tons of pets, but the feed and upkeep had always been my parents’ domain. Was I ready now for the big time?
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5 Small Things That Bring Gratitude
Do you ever go over your gratitude list and realize some of the items are quite small, even insignificant? A sound or scent will float by, and you realize, I love that. Lately, I see how there are plenty of pleasurable mini moments in life. Here are a few of mine… Our community – […]
Even Our Dog Needs “Me” Time
Our terrier Libby has a beloved pastime, and she could do it all day, if I let her. Trouble is, I wouldn’t get anything done. It’s hard to relax when she’s performing this ritual, so only a few times a day is she given free rein, so to speak…. Libby loves sitting on our backdoor […]
So Much for the Birds and the Bees!
The other day, while taking out the garbage, I became surrounded by a marauding gang of bumble bees. They buzzed around me like a mini fleet of Black Hawk helicopters and seemed to think I was competing for a nearby mountain laurel’s blossoms. Worried I’d be stung, I ran back inside and slipped on […]
Our “Diets” Are More Than Food
The other day, I heard a wise person say that our diet is more than what we eat. In fact, it’s everything we ingest—daily. With that in mind, what if we made sure we got enough of these five daily “essentials” … Calm – For sensitive people, the news gets overwhelming. I don’t think our […]
Simon’s Unexpected Night in the Town Slammer
“…To my frustration, the dog still escaped every chance he got. One time, as I was starting dinner, the phone rang. My stomach lurched when I saw the dog warden’s number on caller ID. As usual, before answering, I gave a quick look around the kitchen where Simon was usually by my side. He […]
Meghan Markel to the Rescue
Entire cottage industries have sprung up in recent years, dedicated to the bashing of Meghan Markel, actress and wife of Britain’s Prince Harry. So, when her latest lifestyle show entitled, “With Love, Meghan” appeared on Netflix, I was prepared to roll my eyes with the rest of them. But then something strange happened. I […]
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