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I took my camera to the park again
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Posted in My blog
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Gardens, Life, Multiple Sclerosis
I keep walking
Posted by doggonedmysteries
G doesn’t go walking in the wind since her cataract surgery. Annie and I had a great walk in a brisk 45 degree, windy day. Although I thoroughly enjoyed it, I was very glad to get home to hot cup of coffee. Gone was the warm weather of last week.
The strong winds grabbed most of the flowers from the magnolia tree and threw them on the ground. We’re almost knee-deep in petals now.
The chilly weather screamed for a substantial dinner. The Curmudgeon and I enjoyed low-fat cheese ravioli smothered in a heart smart sauce.
Gavin and Patty seemed disappointed that yesterday wasn’t as warm as the days we’ve had lately.
You all have a good one!
Posted in healthy living
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Lost Girl is doomed
Posted by doggonedmysteries
It never fails, whenever I really, really LOVE a TV show, it invariably is canceled. Therefore, since I really, really LOVE Lost Girl, you can be certain the cancellation of the show is imminent.
I love the originality of the show, the writing is crisp and terrific, the characters are beyond excellent. I’ve heard some of the greatest lines ever come from this show. This can only mean the death knell is not far behind.
Of course this show is not for everyone. However, for me it’s one of the best to come along in years.
You all have a good one.
Posted in Favorite TV shows
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Family, Life, Lost Girl, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer, Writing
Verizon does a bait and switch
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Don’t be fooled when you get a letter in the mail from them that tells you since they are switching everyone over to Fios You really should go and change your bundle. Hey, we’ll give it to you for 59.99!
Liars! When it comes up 74.99 that is not 59.99 am I right? I questioned this and suddenly was on chat with someone from customer service. They tried to convince me that I should go ahead and order it and then call the company on Monday about the price difference.
I wasn’t born yesterday. I did NOT ‘buy’ the bundle change, instead I backed out of the page, told the customer service person what I thought of the company and their bait and switch tactics, and left the chat.
I am now going to begin shopping for another internet and phone service–I might even go through my Cable company and to heck with the phone companies altogether.
Posted in Scams
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Family, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Updates, or things to write about when I can’t think of anything to write about…
Posted by doggonedmysteries
So the roofer is almost finished with the garage roof at the Mil’s house. I hope this means we can put it on the market soon. I haven’t done anything over there since the heart attack.
I still need to get the last two pieces of furniture out of that house and over to my house. We haven’t had any luck finding helpers. I’d be willing to trade a large Lane cedar chest for help in moving the two items and clearing the attic.
I keep hoping that the elves and faeries will have taken care of everything that needs taking care of over there. I really don’t want anything else to do with it.
You all have a good one.
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Disability, Doggoned, Family, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Park pictures
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Posted in healthy living
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Doggoned, Gardens, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Walking, Writer, Writing
May conference is getting here fast
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Today I filled out my Pennwriters conference registration form and paid for it. I am almost ready for May to get here.
I have begun to create some baskets to donate. I plan to shop for a dress–yes, I am going to attend the banquet this year. I wouldn’t miss Hank for the world.
I’ve started putting leftovers in the freezer in containers that The Curmudgeon can heat in the microwave for dinners while I am gone. I’ve arranged to have friends check on him and the dogs for the four days I will be away too.
I even talked to my room-mate yesterday so we are now on the same page. Yay!
You all have a good one!
Posted in Writer
Tags: Author, Books on writing, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Craft of writing, Doggoned, Multiple Sclerosis, Novel writing, Writer
Entered Patty and her Daddy in a contest
Posted by doggonedmysteries
http://karmacollars.offerpop.com/fb/canvas/tab/133402446705176/254553244581393/88208/entry/279057
Copy and paste the link into your browser and go vote for them! Patty needs a new collar.
Posted in Dog related
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Doggoned, Dogs, Family, Multiple Sclerosis, Pets, Rescue Dogs, Writer
Once upon a time
Posted by doggonedmysteries
A long, long time ago a poor lad discovered a strange pathway through a nearby forest. No one ever traversed the forest for fear of the ogres and beasties that dwelt within.
Every day for a week he walked to the path, stood, and stared down its length as far as he could see. Which wasn’t far for the forest gulped the path down into its black maw a few yards beyond the edge of the trees.
“Tomorrow I’m going to follow the path and see what lies beyond the edge of the forest,” he said to himself every day, but he never did it.
Do you put off entering the forest or do you follow the path and seek out the unknown?
I’m following the path…
You all have a good one!
Posted in Short Stories
Tags: Author, books, Bull Terriers, Craft of writing, Doggoned, Multiple Sclerosis, Novel writing, Writer, Writing
My pond is already shaping up
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Does this mean that I shouldn’t think about filling it in and finding homes for my Koi yet? I do know that last year I wasn’t able to keep up with the plants we had in there. The one was over-growing everything both inside and outside the pond. Do not get lizard tail plants unless you have a lot of room.
We tore the lizard tail out and pulled the pot it was in out of the pond. I’m hoping that’s the last I see of that plant. It was while trimming it back in August when I had my heart attack.
My Koi look happy and healthy. The little black one is fast catching up in size to the others. They are mooching food already the finny pigs. This mild winter we had has them fully ready for warm weather food.
You all have a good one.
Posted in my garden
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Doggoned, Home and Garden, Koi, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Water garden, Writer
Happy birthday to me!
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I never thought I’d be quite as happy to celebrate a birthday like I was when I was a child. However, I am! I am happy, tickled, delighted, and beside myself with joy that I am celebrating my birthday today.
For those of you who are just starting to read my blog, I must tell you that I have good reason to be this excited. I had a heart attack back on August 17, 2011. I almost didn’t make it to this birthday, but by cracky here I am!
I’ve made lifestyle changes that I hope will give me many more birthdays. Today I celebrate!
I will dance and sing like no one is watching and listening. I will get silly any time I desire to do so. I will laugh. I will find joy wherever I can. I will speak my mind. I will choose my family and friends and will love them fiercely.
You all have a good one! I know I will!
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Birthday, Bull Terriers, Doggoned, Happy Birthday, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
Posted by doggonedmysteries
May the wind at your back
not be the result
of the corned beef you had for lunch!
Dance a jig and sing a fine Irish song for me!
Posted in Holidays
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Doggoned, Family, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
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