I’ve encountered some people recently, who are several years younger them me – who, from a distance, seem to define themselves by the relationship they are in. I look at those people and my heart breaks. I used to be one of them. I know how much it hurts, how emotionally volatile it can me and how much damage it can do physically. When I was living with, and engaged to the first man I […] Read the Full Article »
Remembering Maggie – My little Princess puppy of 11 years
It’s been 17 days since I had to say goodbye to my Maggie. My beautiful, very unique, mutt puppy that I found on the side of the road 11 years ago. The stolen rescued puppy I’ll never forget the day I found her – I could barely see her, she was so tiny. I stopped to pick her up and went door-to-door at a row of homes, trying to find her owner. There was an […] Read the Full Article »
Mosquitoes – How To Stop Them From Getting You
Mosquitoes are annoying, nasty little insects that bug us to no end. Especially in the summer months, they cause many itchy, annoying bites, and their bites hurt, too! Not only are they irritating, but mosquitoes can also carry the deadly West Nile virus or malaria. Here are some ways you can stop mosquitoes from getting you. Wear Insect Repellent When you’re outside, insect repellent is an excellent defense against mosquitoes. While you can take many […] Read the Full Article »