Category Archives: dogs

Blue Sky #5,867,224

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Henrietta Handy

Yesterday was magnificent!  For the first time in many, many days I felt awake.  My brain felt awake.  I was, and am, alive!  So, what did I do with such an amazing day?  I played video games for about an hour … Continue reading →

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The Mailman Cometh And Goeth

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Henrietta Handy

It is Monday.  It is warm outside my window today and the door is open letting in bird song, the sounds of the neighborhood, and dogs barking.  Living with a bigger pack than before, it amazes me how much dogs … Continue reading →

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Almost Country

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Henrietta Handy

Sitting here looking out the glass door onto the expanse of trees outside my apartment’s deck and Adele on Xbox Music lending the perfect atmosphere to an otherwise awesome day, I could almost convince myself I was sitting in the … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Revolutions & Everything Else

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Henrietta Handy

Today it has rained a good part of the day. According to the weather alert, it is now 50°F. Compared to last week, these temperatures can be said to be a true “heat wave”. Still, it has sent my arthritis … Continue reading →

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Slowly Coming Out From Under My Rock

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Henrietta Handy

Both me and Carlos have been feeling horrible. For the first time since we’ve been together, Carlos was more sick than me! He is on the mend now, thankfully, and so am I. There are still major bouts of fatigue … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Cuteness

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Henrietta Handy

I am so happy to have my Willie Fu.

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Monday Musings #347

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Henrietta Handy

Much to my surprise I received several comments – most had to be deleted because of foul, offensive language – about the state of my abode from yesterday’s picture.  Yes, the house is a mess.  Does anyone want to come … Continue reading →

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In Need of a Playlist

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Henrietta Handy

Writing.  Writing.  Writing.  Erasing.  Saving.  New words and old words combine to make a novel when you are in the throes of a re-write like I am.  Because last week was such a difficult writing week, I had almost decided … Continue reading →

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A Review of “The Spoon Theory”

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Henrietta Handy

  Since I made a comment about “energy spoons” on Facebook, I have had several comments on Facebook and in e-mails just what that is.  Since I mention this phrase quite a bit, I thought it would be good just … Continue reading →

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It’s the Simple Pleasures Really

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Henrietta Handy

I introduced Willie Fu to something wonderful today:  Peanut butter & cracker sandwiches. Today was one of those “nibbling” days where I did not want anything particularly heavy for lunch.  I really just wanted something simple, good, filling, and not … Continue reading →

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