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Navigating life through coffee, volunteering & laughter.

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  • Companionship

    What is good about having a pet?

    I’ve been a dog lover since I was a kid. I think they’re great for companionship & knowing you’re not alone. I spent most of my Uni years dog sitting.

    But I think the best is to own your own dog. Our adored four legged creature is super spoiled even in his 9 plus years.

    He’s a rare breed but a very good dog. He sleeps most of his days now & is well past the puppy stage.

    Our four legged creature was almost taken from us last Summer when I came home to find him poisoned. I remember he wasn’t the same happy dog to see me & he was completely out of it.

    The fact that someone tried to kill him often makes me question our safety in the neighborhood.

    Anyway, he recovered & by the next day was is old self again. Lucky that I got home when I did.

  • An appliance

    Name the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased (not your home or car).

    A few years ago after we moved to Norway I had to purchase a vacuum & it was really expensive. I remember the day they delivered it & I was over the moon.

    It was not a cheap appliance but a very needed one since we have shedding four legged creature. The vacuum has a ton of settings & it’s easy to change bags when it’s full.

    Anyway, it was money well spent!

  • Reflecting on another year around the sun.

    It’s time for my annual Thanksgiving post. Something I write every year.

    This year has been a rollercoaster of trips & things happening at home. I can start with our trip to Spain where we saw most of Andalusia & caught COVID right after arriving.

    We met some cool people where we were. In Granada we found a wonderful local café with the best coffee. In Cadiz we scored tickets to authentic culture thanks to a wonderful local.

    But right after coming home I turned around & took a trip across the pond to my high school 30th year reunion. A really pleasant night with good people! I ate a lot of lobster rolls when I was there. It was hard not to! Then after a week I came home to cruise ship hell.

    Oh & a lot of rain of course! We pick up the dog from the boarding facility. Apparently he has his own posse when he’s there. So cute. Anyway, it was an eventful Summer.

    Now, with my heart issues, I’ve been in/out of the doctors office all Fall. There haven’t been any hikes because I’m simply not allowed.

    I’m however grateful for my sweet husband & our four legged creature. Who just got a clean bill of health from the vets. I’m happy even with all the health crap going on. Looking for another trip around the sun & my 50th birthday next year!