Inspiration & Musings
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Inspiration from My Beagle and Life Journeys
To be honest, I never expected my blog to be a world changer, more like a blip in this vast plane where wanderers might be inspired to pick up a book after reading a review, or making someone smile with my beagle antics posts, or feeling less alone in their chronic pain journey once they Continue reading
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DMV Etiquette: The Importance of Compassion
At my local DMV office, they don’t open the doors fully; instead, they have a section of seats outside the accordion doors, and it’s like a game of musical chairs, without the music—the elimination is the person who gets called to the DMV counter. And just like musical chairs, there aren’t enough chairs for everyone.… Continue reading
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Early Mornings and Beagle Adventures
Considering my day started at 3am when my beagle asked for the door, I would say, no, not so much. Continue reading
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The Small But Mighty Compsognathus: A Study in Dinosaurs
He may not be fierce or tall, but I’d bring back the compsognathus. Yes, the bipedal, carnivorous, theopod the size of a chicken, that’s the one. Why, because he looks defenseless, and bird-like and sweet, and I know he’s not. The fact that this little creature has been the most studied of dinosaurs by great Continue reading
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Beyond the Plane Ticket: Embracing Memories
No plane ticket No Visiting Hours Admission is one-way onlyWhere I want to goHeaven So Far Away Too Far AwayOut of ReachBared to Me And I Miss YouI want to get on that PlaneSee Your Face, that bright smile Say Hi to the grand-dads and granniesHug you all and give you all the latest newsLaugh, Continue reading
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Navigating the Digital Landscape: Weeds of Misinformation
In today’s world, it’s alarming how fast information spreads. Good or bad, it’s like weeds invading every corner, and good luck getting rid of them. Continue reading
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My Power Playlists To Improve My Focus
Well, as most of you know, I’ve been on medical leave now for what feels like forever, but, when I sit at my computer do to a bit of writing I ask ‘Alexa’ to play me some heavy metal, hard rock, classic rock, alternative rock, blues, country or even some classical channels depending on the… Continue reading
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Ice Cream: The Ultimate Comfort Food in Every Season
I scream, you scream, we scream for, you guessed it, Ice Cream. Yes, I’m that typical person. My go-to comfort food is ice cream. Can you blame me? All the delicious flavors, the creamy texture, the unlimited toppings, All the delicious flavors, the creamy texture, the unlimited toppings, and the dippings. Continue reading
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Managing Anxiety: Lessons from Life’s Unpredictability
I guess it depends on the day. Some days, the silence is deafening, and all the thoughts I want to avoid push their way in. Other times, I find peace in it. Why can I go from one moment where I can’t handle the silence to the next, where I relish it? Please, someone explain Continue reading
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Coping with Inconsistent Sleep Patterns
I don’t have a set time or schedule. I go to bed when my migraine tells me it’s time to lie down, so that could be at seven in the evening or two in the morning. My sleep is fragmented and inconsistent, which may be why I feel sleep-deprived half the time. Continue reading
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