Ten minutes into the movie Blackfish, I was in tears. Knowing full well what the movie was about, I hadn’t expected it to have such an immediate and profound effect. Beginning with questions following the death of veteran Seaworld trainer Dawn Brancheau, Blackfish became much more than a mere inquiry. The … Continue reading
I watch her sleep, which is often. She loves to be touched, and although her eyes remain closed her smile lets me know that she is at peace. The nasty cancer-monster has reared back his fist and slammed it into my family’s heart. After being told that Mom’s lung … Continue reading
Click HERE for our VIDEO Sitting on my very own toilet upon our arrival home, I realized the meaning of “sea legs”. The room was spinning and I felt like I was coming off, as Jimmy Buffet so eloquently put it, “God’s Own Drunk”. Am I home or still on … Continue reading
Well, even if I don’t win any medals, I’m gonna have a great looking butt come summer! This training has been a wonderful motivator for me to work my lungs and body. And every time I come home from training, I am reminded of how fortunate I am to be … Continue reading
I’ve been going to Resolution Fitness in the 191 Peachtree Bldg now for a couple of weeks. After my first experience with the workout, I seriously pondered the wisdom of making such a commitment. A 5-week training course to whip me into shape to complete a climb up 52 stories … Continue reading
YAY!!! I am elated to report that my Mom is In Remission!!!! Yep! Her lungs show no spread of that dreaded “C” word! This has been a long and emotional journey for my family, and it was with a huge, collective sigh of relief when we learned the news. It … Continue reading
I’m laid out on a concrete curb at the city park like a bag lady after a three-day drunk. A couple of flawlessly-dressed speed walkers streak by, eying me with disgust and pity. “Tsk tsk, Bless Her Heart,” says the (obviously) nicer of the two. “Can’t. Move.” I murmur to … Continue reading
Yesterday’s post highlighted Kismet, the Birthday Boy who celebrates his barkday today. However, we musn’t forget the other two loves in our lives, Roxie and Chance. If you’ve ever had a dog that loved you so much they wanted nothing more than to stare in your face every waking moment (and … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day. The first observed holiday to follow the biggest, most important Christian holiday of the year. Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed the similarities shared by both? The color red–Santa’s suit and valentines; poinsettias and roses Both have roots in Christianity, but those roots seem to take a back … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day. A day to celebrate love. AND a day to celebrate one of our cherished, beloved pups, Kismet! We’re not really sure, but when we adopted Kismet from a rescue in May of 1999, he was “a little over a year old”. We decided to make his birthday fall … Continue reading