When Running Away is Not an Option

Everything in life seems to be coming at me extra fast these days. I think it is a combination of reasons that probably most people can identify with. You know what I am talking about. All the presidential campaigning, starting with the primaries, dragged on for what seemed like an eternity. There was so much…

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Wild Caught Fish Fried to Perfection

This past week started off really great. We worked hard on Saturday because on Sunday we were planning dinner with our kids. It was the Easter dinner we were supposed to have the week before but my husband had gotten a bad cold. We had a big feast of barbeque lamb, smoked chicken, mashed potatoes…

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With a Little Help from Myself

As much as I love the ending of the summer heat and the beginning of fall, this time of year always seems to feel a little crazy. I don’t know why, but from now until around February the tension and chaos gets progressively stronger. Maybe it is because I want to be outside more but…

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You May Not See the Resemblance, but They Are Family

Last week, I gave you a brief overview of the animals that live with us. Today, I want to tell you a little more about each one. Pet owners know that each animal is an individual, with a unique personality. Mine are certainly no exception. Most of them have been adopted from a shelter or…

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