We have rescued all of our dogs, but thankfully only one was taken from an unlivable situation. I had fallen in love with our close friends Lori and Harry’s Chihuahuas, a breed I had never particularly enjoyed prior to meeting Ruby Ru and Clara Su. Often when we left their home after a visit, I … Continue reading Rescue
Category: Hope
Changes
Today is an anniversary I would rather not mark. Eight years ago on October 22, 2011 my life changed forever when I was attacked by a man suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. During the five years following the attack, my life became a series of court hearings and therapy appointments. I lost interest in many of … Continue reading Changes
Kindergarten
Last week I went to Kindergarten. The night before, I was worried I wouldn't be able to last four hours amidst twenty-two five-year-olds. I thought I'd be wishing it was nap time or at least rest time, neither of which modern kindergartners need according to most school districts. Instead, I was energized as I people-watched … Continue reading Kindergarten
Christine’s Story
Christine is my neighbor. We first met over the back fence about six months after my husband and I moved into the neighborhood. As we began chatting a connection formed, one we had yet to understand. Maybe one anxiety-driven person senses another on a subliminal level and reaches out to grasp pieces of herself in … Continue reading Christine’s Story
Survival
Many people who are able to read this blog on a computer, tablet, or cell phone have never known true poverty. The fact is we cannot really imagine what it is like to be truly hungry or not know if we will have a roof over our heads when the sun comes up tomorrow. When … Continue reading Survival
The Mundane
Update: Happy New Year! I took a longer than expected hiatus over the holidays, in part because my book manuscript was "resting" while I decorated, baked, entertained, and celebrated. My FaceBook page PLB Life Unraveled has also been dormant since December 1, but look for the Love Challenge beginning February 1. Those of you who … Continue reading The Mundane
Life Unraveled 