Category Archives: PERSONAL POSTS

Article in Retirement and Good Living on how writing saved me

For anyone interested I’ve been featured in Retirement and Good Living. Writing Saved Me I feel very lucky. That wasn’t always the case. Stricken with Lyme Disease after moving to Ojai, California in 1997, my life went from a very … Continue reading

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California is burning

It’s coming up on the year anniversary of the Thomas fire, then considered the worst fire in California’s history. And now on the eve of remembering our beautiful city, Ojai, and all that was lost, she is weeping for her … Continue reading

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There’s no place like home – wag wag

 More dogs rescued with the profits from sales of my books. Thank you to all who have purchased a book, written a review, or spread the word. RECENT REVIEWS TO LIVE OUT LOUD 5.0 out of 5 starsInspirational – recommended … Continue reading

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THANK YOU FOR SAVING OUR LIVES

  To everyone who has bought my book here is what your money is going toward. These are dogs rescued this year alone. This is in addition to funds going to SPARC from The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap (http://sparcsaveslives.org/) and … Continue reading

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Why do I promote my books?

I hope I can keep this short. Many years ago, I was bitten by a tick. Two days later a huge bull’s eye rash appeared on my waist. Antibiotic treatment went well but six months later I had crippling mono-articular … Continue reading

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Good Night Dear Man

Couldn’t post this last night when I first saw it. I was too heartbroken to have lost one of my best cyber friends, Bill Hamilton. We met on line and shared a friendship on the phone weekly. I just spoke … Continue reading

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Cover Reveal: His Name Was Ben by Paulette Mahurin is due out in a couple of weeks

   Cover design by Barbara Gottlieb http://www.gottgraphix.com  

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Week 4 and I’m happy at last

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A Thank You From Lady Luck

I’ve been with my new family, in my new forever home, now for eleven days. It was really hard for me to adjust at first and I was depressed, not wanting to eat, not even wanting to wag my tail. … Continue reading

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Westminister Free Clinic

My husband, Terry, and I volunteer Wednesday nights at a free medical & legal clinic. I see patients and he sees people with legal questions. I also have a volunteer gig at our local public TV station, hosting shows. I … Continue reading

Posted in ACTS OF KINDNESS, AMAZON, CONVERSATIONS, etc., GOODREADS, INTERVIEWS, LINKS: FACEBOOK, OUR VENTURA TV - CAPS, PERSONAL POSTS, SHELFARI, TV SHOW, TWITTER, Volunteer Work | 70 Comments

The Shortest Story Ever Told

Thanks to Colleen, over at http://bikecolleenbrown.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/howd-i-get-here/#comment-27401 I was reminded of something I once read. I thought it’d be fun to share it and then ask anyone who cares to share their shortest story with a link back to their site. … Continue reading

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There’s no place like home

Recent SPARC Adoptions. To see these photos and more at the SPARC facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/santapaulaarc/photos_stream

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I tot tagged! Passing it along.

I got tagged! That means I’ve got to answer four questions and tag three fellow authors in my blogging community. In turn, they get to do the same. Now that makes me feel better…getting someone else to share the burden. … Continue reading

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Can You Help With A French Translation?

Hello friends, If there’s anyone out there that speaks French and has a little time I have a one page document that I need translated and have not been able to figure out the on line way to do it. … Continue reading

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Home Sweet Home

To learn more about Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center: https://www.facebook.com/santapaulaarc http://www.santapaulaarc.org/ To everyone who’s voted for my shelter, Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center, to win a grant or purchased my book, here’s who you’re helping. From all the lives you … Continue reading

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Let this be your prayer

To all my friends, known and yet to be discovered. My wish for you this holiday season and all your days. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckH3V_xOCnQ

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Dedicated to my friend Sage

Sage having a mud bath: http://sagechronicles.wordpress.com/2013/06/05/and-then-there-was-mud/   Keep your eye on the ball: http://sagechronicles.wordpress.com/2013/11/03/bw-sunday-eye-on-the-ball/

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Meet my friend Bill Hamilton

I’ve been nominated by The Other Side of Ugly for a blogger of the year award. http://theothersideofugly.com/2013/11/09/another-year-of-honor-as-a-blogger/comment-page-2/#comment-6817 Coming from Sheri is an honor for her site puts a lot of love and light out to a whole lot of followers. … Continue reading

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TV Show: Meet my hubby

  Free Assistance via Self-Help Legal Clinic Posted by: George Alger | on November 2, 2013 Terry Mahurin talks on his pro-bono work and volunteering in Ventura County. http://ourventura.com/free-self-help-legal-access/2470/   Hosting the head of The Canine Adoption Rescue League, Mary … Continue reading

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Squeak the movie star

Kerry Dwyer sent this link on a comment on another post. Wanted to be sure to share with all Squeaks friends. Too cute not to. When he closes up, the little opening left turns into a heart. Me thinks he’s … Continue reading

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