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Photography, Photos and Sylvestermouse
There are times when I feel like I was born with a camera attached to my hand. I rarely go anywhere without taking one of my cameras. I am always amazed by the beauty of the world around us, and I absolutely love taking pictures. Ironically, I absolutely hate being photographed. My favorite subjects to […]

Hangin’ with Gray Wolves
What words do you use to describe Gray Wolves? Fascinating! Intelligent! Mischievous! Beautiful! These are all words that I would use to describe this Gray Wolf. I am mesmerized by the gorgeous Gray Wolves. We visited the Memphis Zoo a while back and I didn’t want to leave their area. I wanted to stay and […]

Vacation in Hawaii
Definitely Worth the Wait! When I was a senior in high school, my senior class went to Hawaii on Spring Break, but I did not go. I always regretted missing the trip to Hawaii and occasionally would comment how ridiculous it was that I did not go when I had the chance. Twenty years later […]

Caring for a Pet Mouse
My First Pet was a Field Mouse I learned at a very early age how to care for my pet mouse. I was raised in a home where animals were welcome, cared for and loved deeply. We had several family dogs, but the first pet to enter our home that belonged only to me, was […]

Our Beautiful Grandkitty’s Birthday
The year this photo was taken, I remember thinking how hard it was to believe our beautiful little kitty was already 2 years old. Of course, we had to celebrate her birthday! It is even harder to believe that today she is 8 years old! Now I know you are thinking it is difficult to […]

Book Review: Paper Roses by Amanda Cabot
Paper Roses I picked up a new book to read a few days ago when I needed a break from work. I had previously read a few books by the author, Amanda Cabot, and had always enjoyed them, so I expected to like this book as well. I was seriously surprised because I not only […]

Spend a Day with Merlin the Labrador Retriever
Meet Merlin! Meet Merlin, our beautiful Labrador Retriever! Merlin is a very active fellow who doesn’t want you to know he completely understands the words “no,” “stop,” or “down.” However, be not fooled by those beautiful, mesmerizing eyes. He knows the words and he knows what they mean. He just doesn’t always want to acknowledge […]

Vacation in Rome, Italy
Why We Traveled to Rome, Italy When our son graduated from high school, we wanted to give him a gift he would always treasure. Not something he would tuck away in a drawer and forget. We considered a watch and a few other “standard” graduation gifts appropriate for guys. After much thought and great consideration, […]

Proud Grandmother of 3 Grand-Kitties
Let Me Show You My Grand Kitties While other grandmothers have a wallet full of photos of their grandchildren, I have a wallet full of pictures of my grandkitties. Hard to believe, but these cats have definitely made their own places in my heart. I even purchase gifts for them for Christmas and we have […]