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loss and gain

A week and a day ago I waited for my little dog to die. Brindy had lived a good life, a really swell batch of days spanning nearly 18 years. This day she suffered. My mom had told me (from her experience with our 17-year-old doggy from my childhood), “When it’s time, you’ll know.” She … Continue reading

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in all things

My mom’s okay after a health scare last weekend. A bad reaction to medicine met the caring oversight of medical personnel. She’s home now, and by turns she’s resting and preparing for our meal tomorrow. Thanksgiving week is a good time to hug loved ones. Last week, a bit under the weather, I decided on … Continue reading

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