Monthly Archives: April 2018

Green Fluorescent Bumblebees Astonish Me

Posted on April 30, 2018 by

The other day I went out to admire my pink Azalea.  It was almost in full bloom and after last year I didn’t want to miss that.  Because last year, it rained on the same day it fully bloomed and … Continue reading →

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Curious About the Word Cur

Posted on April 26, 2018 by

Personally, I’ve never heard anybody use the word “Cur” here in my part of the world (southeastern US).  I never heard the word used one single time while I was in veterinary school.  I first came across the word “Cur” … Continue reading →

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God’s Elaborate Iris

Posted on April 25, 2018 by

When I first saw the daily prompt for today, I thought of the verb form of elaborate.  Like in adding details to something.  My mind was blank.  After yesterday’s rant, my heart was feeling heavy and I didn’t feel much … Continue reading →

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Two Mass Shootings in My Beloved State of Tennessee in Seven Months and I’m Wondering if Anyone in Washington Even Cares?

Posted on April 24, 2018 by

I think I just broke some kind of record for the longest blog title I’ve ever written. I’m warning you that this blog post might be a little bit of a personal rant because I’m angry.  I’m angry, and sad, … Continue reading →

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Those Vague Symptoms of Unwellness in Our Pets

Posted on April 23, 2018 by

When I was in my clinical year in veterinary school and actually starting to see real clients and their animals, almost always at the top of the pet’s medical chart were the initials CC.  CC = Chief Complaint.  It’s the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Glory- Partake in Being Kind

Posted on April 22, 2018 by

We Must Be Kind (written by David Friedman and sung by Nancy LaMott) So many things we can’t control So many hurts that happen everyday So many heartaches that pierce the soul So much pain that won’t ever go away … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Question

Posted on April 16, 2018 by

Thought I would combine Monday’s Question with the daily prompt: Crank Question:  Have you ever made/eaten homemade ice cream made with a hand crank ice cream maker? My Answer:   My family never owned a hand crank ice cream maker when … Continue reading →

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