I realize that many of the things I do seem brave. I've been called brave in the past for doing things I saw no problem with, like driving across multiple state lines alone (apparently, lots of girls I met in college were terrified they'd be murdered at a rest stop or something), going to a college so far from family, doing my trail running or ( Read more... )

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I'm being entertained by Magnum P I and remembering that it's this show that started my love of the Doberman breed. Zeus and Apollo were such beautiful dogs, and so incredibly well behaved and trained. Oh sure, they chased Magnum all the time, but they were doing their job ( Read more... )

Earlier in the evening, I heard a squeak from the basement. I knew Doug was outside and figured he must have a rodent down there. Of course, I'd also just let the dogs out, so I figured I'd look ( Read more... )

This time of year affords little daylight in which to go to the barn and work with the big guy, but I am currently blessed with a job working from home and flexible work hours. I often start work at 6am just so I can run out when it's light out and do things like this ( Read more... )

So, very little progress of late on the story I got started on, but here's a small piece ( Read more... )

So, I am home. Not sure exactly how much to tell here, how much to try putting into words. Also, I wouldn't want to bore anyone in this "short attention span" world we've created ( Read more... )

You're beautiful.

Remember that.

You know what sucks? Injuries ( Read more... )

*shivering ( Read more... )