When Liesl Came, Our World Changed
It’s been a year – a year of seeking new pathways, learning new patterns of living, and new schedules. Thad and I have had to adjust to taking care of something other than ourselves again.
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Liesl Changes Life
Ever feel like you’re the typical dog that is intently sniffing the ground when suddenly you spot a squirrel and you’re off to try and catch it! “Squirrel alert!” The squirrel or distraction in my
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It Takes Two to Have a Baby
And the man I have lived with for 45 years who didn’t want any more animals in the “Schoen Zoo” turned to me and simply said – “I miss a dog, too.” See my blog:
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So What Have We Been Missing?
The pangs in my heart knew what my brain didn’t. It was unconditional love, devoted companionship, and the constant entertainment that doesn’t fail when a rainstorm or FP&L (also known as Florida Flash and Flicker)
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Is It Time For A Baby?
Remember when you thought about having a baby? You worried about getting pregnant, could you handle the pain, and would it be healthy? You worried whether or not you would be fit parents, could handle
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Who Do You Emulate?
“Mom, you sound just like Presley”. My daughter was commenting on my groans which indeed sounded more like the growls and whining of my grand dog than moans and groans of an adult human being.
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At Tribute To Love
No two friends could have been closer. They did everything together. Whether helping each other lose weight, going to Walmart or traveling to visit family, they were inseparable. While they were not of the same
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Top Dog Priorities
Two key chains reside in an outside pocket of my purse with their charms hanging just outside for easy access. One holds my car keys and has a silver paw on it – showing my
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The Unforeseen Blessing
She was unplanned. We didn’t want a second dog. We finally knew who chewed the woodwork, tinkled on the floor, and generally wreaked havoc while we were working to keep our pet in the lifestyle
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A Moment in Time, Forever in Our Hearts.
2016 started off with many blessings for our family. With the expectation of a baby, our daughter and her family sold their starter home and moved into a four bedroom home. Two days after
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