Adventures · Inspiration

How to find peace with a setback

"Just get back on the horse and try again." "Yeah, right!" So my horse is my bike, and after the crash on Sunday, I'm gonna take a break from riding that horse for a bit.   The other horse is my blog that was recovered.  I'm on to getting back into writing and my 31-day… Continue reading How to find peace with a setback

Adventures · Inspiration

Solitude from a dog’s perspective

Me:  Hey Copper...Whatsup, whatcha thinking about? Copper:  Oh, I was just thinking about earlier, when I was outside the fence, over there. Copper:  Remember, while you were watering your flowers, I was busy sniffing stuff... and then you caught my attention...but, I was slow to respond. Copper:  Then I finally heard you say my name.… Continue reading Solitude from a dog’s perspective

Adventures · Inspiration

Just me, the girl behind the silhouette

Are you, like me, a silhouette kind of person? Would you rather skip partaking in the selfie-taking world - avoid putting yourself out there for the world to see?  Would you rather hide behind something or someone? Do you let others take the limelight...? Or do you wonder if you can shine even if you're not… Continue reading Just me, the girl behind the silhouette

Adventures · Emptying the nest · Inspiration

How you know I have a foot fetish

Every morning, when I walk into my closet to get dressed for the day, I think of my daughter and a conversation we had when she helped me clear out my closet.  First, I remember that I still have work to do.  Secondly, that I love the result of our clutter clearing project.  Thirdly, that… Continue reading How you know I have a foot fetish

Adventures · Inspiration

Hunting me some curves, ya baby

If only birds could be caught by the smell of a small dog's nose, this pup would be a world-class-award-winning bird dog. Don't let the yawn fool you, he's just pretending to be bored.  He's a clever one. At the sound of birds squawking through the open window, Copper can go from sleeping comfortably at… Continue reading Hunting me some curves, ya baby

Adventures · Cheers

A pup’s wild spring adventure

It's hard to contain the excitement I feel with the arrival of spring.  I can once again wander outside in the yard, all wild and free-like.  I love to observe the revival of the yard as the winds of spring and clouds in the sky tide to and fro. You can observe a lot by watching.… Continue reading A pup’s wild spring adventure