From Heartbreak to A New Home, Art, and Love: My 12-Year Writing Journey

Healing Through Writing: Celebrating 50K Blog Views I started writing, while I was going through my divorce, back in December 2014. All due to the advise from my sister, who said “You should write a journal or a blog”. I replied “I don’t know how to do that” With in an hour after we talked, […]

Personal Updates: Adventures with Dogs and Art

It’s been a while since I have written a post, August to be exact. I have been side tracked by a lot of things. It is time for a recap. On the dog front, In August, I had 3 overnight guests, Maggie twice and Sukey. September, I had 2 over night guests, Charlie and Maggie […]

Doggy Guests #67, #68, #69 plus more

I have really lost track of time. I haven’t written a post since early February! Its been a very busy 2 months! Here’s is an update. First, the doggy guests; Rudy came back for 4 nights in February. Roxy and Chloe also stayed for 2 nights in February Rudy was here again, all of last […]

Life After Divorce: Insights from a Coaching Experience

My sister Suzy is a life coach and she has been very helpful to me though out my life but especially during the last couple of years. Suzy coaches women in the middle, she works with amazing midlife working women, who are watching their own life pass them by as they go through the motions of […]

Doggy Guest #9 Elliott

Elliott was here for a 1 night trial. His mommy was nervous since it was the first time I was watching him, so she wanted to try 1 night to see how it went. It went well, so Elliott will be coming back later this month and in December as well. Elliott is a sweet […]

Doggy Guest #8 Marley

Marley is my first return guest and my longest guest as well. 3 weeks!! He leaves tomorrow and I will miss him sooo much!!! Marley is such a sweet and lovable dog. He loves going for walks, belly rubs and playing fetch. I am sure that I will see him again as his mommy travels […]

Doggy Guest #4, Mia, and more…

I just had the pleasure of watching this little cutie for 5 days… Mia is 12 and simply adorable! She loves to cuddle and play. We had a really great time! 10lbs of love. This confirms my thoughts of getting a small dog when my Casey leaves me someday. Also, this weekend, I went […]

Overcoming Curiosity: Moving On from Your Ex

I have a way to see the ex’s facebook page, even though I am blocked from his page. I know I need to stop looking, but my curiosity is getting the best of me. I don’t look every day, in fact, over the last year and a 1/2 since he left me, I look less […]

Romantic Date Nights: Seniors Dancing and Love Stories

I am currently out watching a band perform. I am currently dating the guitar player in this band. The gig is taking place at a Moose lodge and there are about 50 people here listening and dancing. Needless to say, I am the youngest person here but I don’t mind. I am loving watching the […]

Finding Strength After Divorce: A Personal Journey

I didn’t even realize today’s date until I was wishing someone a happy birthday online. Today would have been my 24th wedding anniversary, but instead, its the tail end of my divorce. I am still waiting for to see the final papers with his signatures. I cant believe how fast time has gone, but how […]