…then watch this wonderful video where a couple married 62 years (he is 90 years old) put on an impromptu piano recital in the lobby of the Mayo clinic:
Posts under ‘Life’
Six Years Ago Today…
Happy Anniversary, Honey, I love you!
Paradise
This is what I woke up to today (click on photos to enjoy a larger view):
So Argus and I took a walk in the woods together…I think it made him happy; I know it made me smile.
Another Thank You, Awards and an Update…
Once again, I want to thank everyone one has sent an email, a card, or written a comment about the loss of my fur baby Caribou. Your words have been an enormous comfort – they remind me that we have all experienced these kinds of devastating losses and survived them. Several people also posted on [...]
Forgive my Absence For A Few Days…
…I am feeling sad. My dog, Caribou, is quite ill right now. She is almost 11 years old (February 15 is her birthday), and has been my constant companion since I brought her home in 1998 at 7 weeks old. Caribou is struggling with pain right now, and although the medications we started yesterday seem [...]
Unread Authors Challenge – Part II
August 1, 2008 – January 31, 2009
UPDATE: JANUARY 6, 2009 – CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
Many thanks to Ariel for hosting this fun challenge. I ended up reading a total of 9 books from 6 different authors. By far, my favorite authors from this challenge are Per Petterson, Kate Grenville, Rose Tremain, and Daphne du Maurier…all authors I [...]
Weekly Geeks #27 – In Memory of Dewey
This week’s Weekly Geeks is a special one – Becky asked for participants to create a tribute to Dewey, the founder and creative energy behind Weekly Geeks.
Like everyone else, I was stunned when I had learned of Dewey’s passing. She was a constant in the book blogger world – a person who was always right [...]
A Loss Beyond Words…
I am stunned and terribly saddened this morning to learn that one of the most energetic, creative, and original bloggers in the blog-o-sphere has passed away. I learned this morning that Dewey of The Hidden Side of a Leaf died Tuesday evening. I am having trouble envisioning the world of book bloggers without Dewey in [...]
Booking Through Thursday – Being Thankful
Today is Thanksgiving here in the U.S.
Now, you may have noticed that the global economy isn’t exactly doing well. There’s war. Starvation. All sorts of bad, scary things going on.
So–just for today–how about sharing 7 things that you’re thankful for?
This can be about books, sure–authors you appreciate, books you love, an ode to your public [...]
Walk On, DJ Gregory – A Story to Inspire
This 12 minute plus video is worth watching…for all those days you might wake up and feel overwhelmed by the challenges ahead, or when you wonder if your dreams can ever be achieved. DJ Gregory had a goal and went after it… and his story is truly inspirational.
Make sure to read D.J.’s Blog and see [...]
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