November 16, 2007
Hide & Seek – God-style
It was very early on a Saturday morning and I reluctantly got out of bed. I had to deliver newspapers by 8am. It wasn’t something I loved to do, but it was extra “fun” money and it forced me to get out and get some fresh air and exercise. I hate getting up early on a Saturday! However, once I’m out and about, doing my little paper route, it’s somewhat refreshing. This Saturday, in particular, was one I’ll remember for a long time. No, it wasn’t the day that I saved a life or someone saved mine. It wasn’t the day I won the lottery. And it definitely wasn’t the day, my husband said “Go back to sleep, honey – I’ll do the papers for you.”
The one thing I love about the area where I delivered the newspaper was being able to encounter nature…. the mourning doves I would surprise, yelling at me with their unique warble; the bunny rabbits that hid under the bushes watching and waiting for me to pass. I loved it when I could get a glimpse of a hummingbird, because that was rare. Once in awhile I’d see a deer or two in the distance, but this Saturday was different. Read the rest of this entry »
November 15, 2007
What if it’s not really dead?
Thank God for Google. Yes, it’s great for recipe searches, how to sell your house, potty training your puppy – and your kids, but who’d of thought I would run to it one midnight in search of the answer to the greatest question of all time.
We have a dog. He is a pain. His name is Otis and he is 10 months old, 65 pounds and a lanky mix of german shepherd and lab. He was once really cute. He does not know how to play fetch, preferring for me to chase him with the ball instead of bringing it back to me. However, one chilly midnight, while my husband was out of state I should mention, he was more than happy to run to me with his latest find. Read the rest of this entry »
