Thank you notes – June 2023

Thank you notes – June 2023

Thank you Mother Nature… …for the impressive clouds that resulted in rain… …that resulted in this stunning double rainbow… …and this random mushroom in our Salt Lake Valley yard… …and the beautiful orange daylilies in our Southern Utah yard. Thank you William… …for spending time with Buddy Dog and being a good (mostly) houseguest. Thank…

Winter bucket list: 60 before 60 – update 1

Winter bucket list: 60 before 60 – update 1

A couple of months ago, I announced that I would be completing a 60 before 60 Challenge in the year leading up to my 60th birthday. That challenge will be taking the place of my typical seasonal bucket lists for this year. So here is the most recent update on that. Health and Fitness Walk 60 miles…

Welcome Buddy: What to expect when adopting a dog

Welcome Buddy: What to expect when adopting a dog

I am pleased to introduce the newest member of our family…drumroll please…meet Buddy! This was our first time adopting an animal. It was a new experience, made even more unusual by the need to social distance. In case any of you are considering adopting from a shelter  for the first time, I thought sharing my…

Thank you notes – December 2020

Thank you notes – December 2020

Thank you PPE… …for making this moment happen. I don’t know which one was happier, GG or Piper, but they both needed this hug. I know we all complain at times about having to wear a mask, but no one was complaining here. Thank you Larry for snapping this photo, so I could enjoy the…

How do you know when it’s time to get a dog?

How do you know when it’s time to get a dog?

My husband and I have a Thanksgiving tradition of watching The National Dog Show. It started by chance about six years ago. All of the children had other commitments, so we were treating ourselves to a night at the Grand America. We were enjoying the room and killing time until dinner, so we turned the…