I am pleased to introduce to you my guest, Suzy Que from New Zealand. I met her during a blogging challenge in April of 2014 and have appreciated her poetry and insights during the past several months. When challenged by a co-worker in 2010 she started a private blog and realized that it was a way to fulfill her passion for writing. The following year she began blogging regularly and now has three blogs.
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Heartbreaking Obituary For Our Beloved Dog - R.I.P. Texas
Age: 18 years old
Date of Birth: August 27, 1996
Date of Death: December 29, 2014
Preceded in death by: Teslin, wife
Survived by: Son, Louis Vuitton
Daughter-in-law, Lily
Granddaughter, Lola
Numerous other children
Texas sired many litters
Texas |
Sister Mercedez and Son Louis Vuitton |
Lola, Granddaughter |
Lily, Daughter-In-Law |
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Sunday, December 21, 2014
10 Tips On How To Avoid The Christmas Hustle
"I hate Christmas!" Those were the words spoken by a woman who was looking in the show cases in my store this week.
"Pardon me?"
"I hate Christmas -- well, not really. I just hate all the stuff I am forced to do."
I have not been able to shake that conversation from my psyche.
Each year, I watch the craziness and the hustle. I see the anger. I hear nasty, grumpy comments by people who generally are easy-going.
People pushing, swearing, rushing, yelling. No wonder she hates Christmas.
"Pardon me?"
"I hate Christmas -- well, not really. I just hate all the stuff I am forced to do."
I have not been able to shake that conversation from my psyche.
Each year, I watch the craziness and the hustle. I see the anger. I hear nasty, grumpy comments by people who generally are easy-going.
People pushing, swearing, rushing, yelling. No wonder she hates Christmas.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Why Doesn't The Government Reimburse Us For Wasting Our Time? Fly On The Wall
I
paid a bill to the government. A month later I received a nasty letter from
them that they were fining me for not paying on time and if it was not
paid, well, you know. THREATS.
I called the toll-free number -- you know the one -- you have to go through a dozen prompts and finally get to speak to a person. Then that person transfers you to another person and over the course of two days and about four hours of my time, they admitted they put in the wrong code. Do they apologize? No, somehow they can make you feel that it was your fault and you are very lucky they figured out the problem and corrected it for you.
I called the toll-free number -- you know the one -- you have to go through a dozen prompts and finally get to speak to a person. Then that person transfers you to another person and over the course of two days and about four hours of my time, they admitted they put in the wrong code. Do they apologize? No, somehow they can make you feel that it was your fault and you are very lucky they figured out the problem and corrected it for you.
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Thursday, December 11, 2014
The Veterinarian Assured Me - He'll Be Better By Monday
When Louie rolled over onto his back, Tony knew the game was over. Louie was being submissive and saying "Enough - I need a nap." Basking in the summer sun, Tony would sleep with one eye open, tail twitching, watching eagles in the sky, bugs on the ground and human activity all around him.
Tony was a lover, not a fighter. He did manage to bring me the occasional mouse, snake or bird and deposit it at the front door in anticipation of praise from me. But he usually got a "Yuk! What did you do?" instead.
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Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Follow Your Dream or One Crazy Miniature Dachshund
When Inderpreet Kaur Uppal requested that I guest post on her blog, she was specific. She
asked me to share what motivated me to write my memoir. That was
easy! A crazy miniature Dachshund named Louis Vuitton was responsible for inspiring me to share my story.
It was a difficult but therapeutic journey requiring me to visit places in my past where I never wanted to go again. The struggles I endured through life would make most people roll over and quit. But through them all, I gained incredible strength and my memoir has become an encouragement for many.
I thoroughly enjoy guest posting as it is a great opportunity to gain a new audience and new friends. Last month Inderpreet Kaur Uppal did a guest post on my blog of her views on marriage and relationships. Although we are half a world apart, our views are very similar. Her post can be read here. A Friend Indeed
We met on a blogging challenge last Spring and I have grown to appreciate her as a blogger and friend. She is a freelance writer, blogger, editor and lecturer. She has a Masters Degree in Human Resources Management. She loves to read and travel. Her blog posts are a range of subjects from lifestyle to book reviews. She blogs at Eloquent Articulation.
I know you will enjoy this humorous and remarkable story of one very special dog. Please connect with me on Inderpreet's blog and
comment here..... or there or BOTH. I will answer in both places. Here is the story: Follow Your Dream
It was a difficult but therapeutic journey requiring me to visit places in my past where I never wanted to go again. The struggles I endured through life would make most people roll over and quit. But through them all, I gained incredible strength and my memoir has become an encouragement for many.
I thoroughly enjoy guest posting as it is a great opportunity to gain a new audience and new friends. Last month Inderpreet Kaur Uppal did a guest post on my blog of her views on marriage and relationships. Although we are half a world apart, our views are very similar. Her post can be read here. A Friend Indeed
There are no excuses -- Follow Your Dreams
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Sunday, November 30, 2014
Sunday Sum It Up - Get Out The Kleenex
We get busy. It happens. Sometimes we miss reading posts from our favorite bloggers. Here are my posts from last week -- Get out the Kleenex! So................Let's Sum It Up!
For those of you that may have missed them, hopefully you will have a chance to take a peek and comment. I LOVE your comments and always respond within twenty-four hours. That's how friendships are formed, right?
Starting with..... Sometimes We Battle Stress By Bragging A Little Last month, on a few days, I didn't think things could get worse and then we got news of the fire. Each of us go through rough times and by appreciating the good things, it makes a huge difference in how we cope.
Were you born with it? Do you believe you are born a sales person or is it learned? No matter what we do in life, we are selling our selves. Here is a funny story on one way to sell.
My dear friend recently shared her story about an encounter with Bill Cosby. I had no idea.
An Apology - Bill Cosby
Rounding out the week is
The Best Gift....Ever A gift I will never forget that did not cost a dime! GET OUT THE KLEENEX
There you have it -- thank you for visiting and PLEASE leave comments.
Posts from one week earlier here Read News about Your Health and How to Make Sure Readers Don't Return To Your Blog!
For those of you that may have missed them, hopefully you will have a chance to take a peek and comment. I LOVE your comments and always respond within twenty-four hours. That's how friendships are formed, right?
Starting with..... Sometimes We Battle Stress By Bragging A Little Last month, on a few days, I didn't think things could get worse and then we got news of the fire. Each of us go through rough times and by appreciating the good things, it makes a huge difference in how we cope.
Were you born with it? Do you believe you are born a sales person or is it learned? No matter what we do in life, we are selling our selves. Here is a funny story on one way to sell.
My dear friend recently shared her story about an encounter with Bill Cosby. I had no idea.
An Apology - Bill Cosby
Rounding out the week is
The Best Gift....Ever A gift I will never forget that did not cost a dime! GET OUT THE KLEENEX
There you have it -- thank you for visiting and PLEASE leave comments.
Posts from one week earlier here Read News about Your Health and How to Make Sure Readers Don't Return To Your Blog!
Saturday, November 29, 2014
The Best Gift ..... Ever
Thanksgiving was over. Black Friday sales were slowing down. One day we were thankful for what we have. The next day we shopped for more. Maybe we ate too much or spent too much money but most of us reflected on what we appreciated about our lives -- our families and friends.
The question was once posed to me "What gift have you received that you appreciated the most?" It only took a micro second to remember my favorite gift - ever. I am acutely aware of it on a regular basis.
It was 1987. My husband and I were going through a rough patch of bad luck. It seemed that no matter what we did to get ahead, we were thrown two steps back. We had taken a huge financial loss and did not have any income at the time. Jobs were more than scarce and every day seemed to bring a new dilemma.
It was Christmas time and there was no money for any gifts or turkey dinner. Please don't misunderstand me. There are things a lot more important than exchanging gifts but it was a harsh reminder of how difficult the year had been. Although we remained optimistic, the future looked pretty grim.
The question was once posed to me "What gift have you received that you appreciated the most?" It only took a micro second to remember my favorite gift - ever. I am acutely aware of it on a regular basis.
It was 1987. My husband and I were going through a rough patch of bad luck. It seemed that no matter what we did to get ahead, we were thrown two steps back. We had taken a huge financial loss and did not have any income at the time. Jobs were more than scarce and every day seemed to bring a new dilemma.
It was Christmas time and there was no money for any gifts or turkey dinner. Please don't misunderstand me. There are things a lot more important than exchanging gifts but it was a harsh reminder of how difficult the year had been. Although we remained optimistic, the future looked pretty grim.
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