Hardly My Dream Dog. Still…

Excerpt from my book “Tail Wags and Whiskers:” “…With Dad babysitting our youngest, Mom, Patrick, and I began our search for a new dog. Only this time, as we passed cage after metal cage in the kennel, I realized with heavy heart that this was not the place I’d find my adorable, little dream terrier. […]

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6 Powerful Tools to Manage Stress

It’s an anxious time for many people, including myself. Too much to think and worry about. The world is constantly roiling with violence, destruction, and chaos. Steadying the nerves can be a full-time job. But I’ve found six great stress relievers that help… Rest – This is not the same as sleeping. Rest can be […]

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Spring has sprung!

Ahh… warmth and blooms and leaves are coming back to Connecticut. The daffodils and crocus are popping up. The geese are honking their way home. The Boomer Bloggers are here too, dispensing good advice, interesting stories, and their own wisdom. The challenge of moving a life… Meryl’s 99-yer old Mom moved into an assisted living […]

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A Tough Sell

Excerpt from my book, “Tail Wags and Whiskers…” “… A month later, when Randy and I came to take Libby home, to my delight she remembered me. “Hey Libby, how are you?” I asked, hoping to coax her over as I sat on the couch. Once again, she jumped up, stood on hind legs, gave […]

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5 Reasons Walking is the Absolute, Best Exercise

A strange thing happened the other day. I went to take my terrier Libby for our daily stroll. Gathering her leash and harness, I tried to put them on, but she hung back. It was cold out which usually doesn’t bother her, but today she decided, meh. Usually, I’d put her gear away and walk […]

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Do You Play (shiver) “Connections?”

It makes no sense. A New York Times word game that causes many players to tear their hair out, might actually be healthy? But the popular new puzzle “Connections” could be the very thing to help us escape this chaotic planet, even for a few minutes. Here’s what this online game is about: you start […]

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Love, Coyote Style

Cole Porter sang, “Birds do it. Bees do it. Even educated fleas do it.” Now, to no one’s surprise, coyotes do it too. Except, when coyotes “fall in love,” they become a public nuisance. Coyote mating season is upon us in our sleepy Connecticut town, and it’s temporarily changed our lives. To my sadness, I’ve […]

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Surviving Our Mixed Marriage

No, I’m not talking race, religion, or politics. But I am talking about a difference so challenging, so fraught with misunderstanding, so bewildering, we’ve wondered how our union takes it. Randy is an extrovert. I’m an introvert. Yet as the decades have rolled along, we’ve learned specific ways of coping with each other’s personalities. What […]

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The Most Unlikely Party Girl

We’ve all met great hostesses, those who make you feel welcome the moment you enter their homes. Curiously, one of the best party givers I know happens to be four-legged, furry, and fabulous. She’s our terrier Libby, who gives new meaning to the line, “Mistress of Ceremonies.” Here are five ways this Yorkie excels in […]

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