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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
Posted in ABOUT THE BOOK, ACTS OF KINDNESS, ANIMAL RESCUE, ANIMALS, Canine Adoption Rescue League, DOGS & CATS, DOGS & CATS GOING HOME, DOGS RESCUED, HIS NAME WAS BEN, OSCAR WILDE, PERSONAL POSTS, PHOTOS, PROMO, REVIEW: TO LIVE OUT LOUD, REVIEWS, REVIEWS FOR HIS NAME WAS BEN, REVIEWS OF OTHER BOOKS, REVIEWS: HIS NAME WAS BEN, REVIEWS: THE PERSECUTION OF MILDRED DUNLAP, Reviews: To Love Out Loud, Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center, THE DREYFUS AFFAIR, TO LIVE OUT LOUD, TOLERANCE
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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
Posted in ACTS OF KINDNESS, ANIMAL RESCUE, ANIMALS, Canine Adoption Rescue League, DOGS & CATS, DOGS & CATS GOING HOME, DOGS RESCUED, HIS NAME WAS BEN, PERSONAL POSTS, PHOTOS, REVIEW: TO LIVE OUT LOUD, REVIEWS FOR HIS NAME WAS BEN, REVIEWS: HIS NAME WAS BEN, REVIEWS: THE PERSECUTION OF MILDRED DUNLAP, Reviews: To Love Out Loud, Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center, TO LIVE OUT LOUD, Volunteer Work, WHERE TO BUY
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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
Good Night Dear Man
Originally posted on The Chatter Blog:
Good night dear man. The air is fresh Your free To breathe. Sing. Laugh. Fly. Go! With the wind. On the wind. Breathe!!! Dear Beautiful Man! Breathe Free. Eternally. Good Night from here Dear…
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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
Week 4 and I’m happy at last
Posted in ANIMAL RESCUE, ANIMALS, DOGS & CATS, DOGS RESCUED, PERSONAL POSTS
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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
Posted in DOGS & CATS, DOGS & CATS GOING HOME, DOGS RESCUED, PERSONAL POSTS, PHOTOS
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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
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
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
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
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/
Posted in DOGS & CATS, PERSONAL POSTS
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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
Posted in ACTS OF KINDNESS, PERSONAL POSTS
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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
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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