If Garfield the Cat had a twin sister, a gray-tabby version instead of an orange-tabby color, it would be our cat, Dessy. If there is a spot to lounge, and pose for pictures, you’ll find Dessy there. Her frequent napping moments are likely because it takes her so much effort to move from space to… Continue reading If Garfield had a twin sister
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Motivational Quotes to Overcome The Blank Page
The blank page in front of me or the blinking line on the computer screen frustrate the heck out of me. Worse yet is trying to write on gloomy mornings with thunderstorms. Today, I had the double whammy of motivational challenges. Not only was I staring at the blank page with the blinking line, it… Continue reading Motivational Quotes to Overcome The Blank Page
DYI Dog Food (an ounce of prevention for tartar build up) – Instant Pot Recipe
Hey all you dog lovers, when is the last time you took a peek in your dog's mouth? Is your dog’s smile looking a bit greenish around the edges, and not smelling so adorable-puppy-like anymore? Tell-tale signs of tartar build-up caused by, you guessed it...the commercial dog food you’ve been feeding your faithful companion. Hurry,… Continue reading DYI Dog Food (an ounce of prevention for tartar build up) – Instant Pot Recipe
How to create moments of intrinsic motivation in your child’s life.
Polishing furniture is one of the most intrinsically motivating and rewarding household tasks ever assigned to a child. You can't beat the mixture of giving a child a cloth, a bottle of Old English polish and a piece of furniture requiring some TLC for the perfect recipe to encourage intrinsic motivation. Just give it a… Continue reading How to create moments of intrinsic motivation in your child’s life.
Beware, your dog’s dog food may not be the best for dental health.
When humans have to have dental work, we have an advantage. We can say what we’re feeling. We can tell the dentist, “Ouch that hurts when you touch that spot or I’m really scared, please tell me that it won’t hurt.” The dentist and care team can reassure us by their words and actions in… Continue reading Beware, your dog’s dog food may not be the best for dental health.
Every fisherwomen’s dream, a guy who can fillet the fish
My dad is my fillet fishing hero. He can whip through filleting a pile of fish in record speed. I can’t even count the number of fish fry meals I enjoyed while growing up. Not only could my dad find great fishing spots, he could bait the hook, guide me on the best casting techniques,… Continue reading Every fisherwomen’s dream, a guy who can fillet the fish