I thought it was a one time thing, but in the back of my mind I knew it could happen again and it did. My little poodle Rocky had another seizure. It wasn't as bad as his first one two years ago, but seeing him go through that again is just heartbreaking. I was on my computer in the dining room earlier this month when it happened. I remember... Read more
I have become such a nag these days to my husband. It's not because we're caring for a newborn and walking around like zombies from lack of sleep, although that doesn't help matters either. I've been on him to get his flu shot. He hasn't been consistent in getting it every year, like I have. I wasn't... Read more
The holiday season is all around us. People are decorating their homes, the malls are packed with shoppers and one of our local radio stations has started its continuous play of Christmas music. I don't mind all the hustle and bustle. I usually enjoy the holidays very much, as I look at my own decorated Christmas tree here at home. But,... Read more
I believe the term "Black Friday" is appropriate. It can be a very dark day when people fight for those items on sale. It's the day after Thanksgiving, when retailers offer blockbuster discounts on select merchandise. The stores open super early, enticing people to wake up before the sun rises to get the best deals. Of course,... Read more
Life is busy. It seems like we're never going to get everything done on our "to do" lists, and most of the time I don't. I just carry it over to the next day, and nowhere on my list does it say to take care of myself. In fact, many of us don't even realize that we are at risk for serious health problems, like heart... Read more