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George’s Dogwood Tree

2011/04/07 Gayle 0

We lost our dog George last year in June. He was old and blind and he had many health issues. George was always a happy dog, even through all the issues, until the end. We knew it was time for us to let George go because he has lost his happiness (even for beef roast). If you have ever had to make the decision to let a pet go, you know it is a difficult decision. With George, we called and made his appointment. Then asked a neighbor to help us dig a spot in our yard as his final resting place. Then we set about for what we thought would be a the easy part… acquiring a pink dogwood tree. We were told repeatedly that it was The rest of the story

Want to be happy? Get Beautiful

2011/03/30 Gayle 0

A new series of studies shows that attractive people earn more money and marry better-looking spouses, and that the economic benefits of being good looking make them happier than their homely counterparts. Logically, you’d think that efforts to improve one’s appearance would somehow lead to more happiness. ~TIME MAGAZINE As if there weren’t enough pressures in life.

Pretty Bird

2011/03/22 Gayle 0

Spring Visitor

2011/03/22 Gayle 0

This lovely Cardinal came to enjoy some spring berries today.

Sugar-free no bake cookies

2011/03/22 Gayle 0

Last week I visited my family. Rather than being encouraging in my quest to be sugar-free, they were discouraging. I heard multiple times how it was ‘just genetics’ and I should ‘accept that I would become a diabetic’. No doubt this attitude was fueled by the fact that they are already required to use medication to try to manage their blood-sugar levels. I say try because it seems the attempts are less than successful. It has taken me about a week to recover from the familial visit (and yes, my family has this affect on every aspect of my life), but I am back on track! So today I will share with you my latest fascination… Sugar-Free No Bake Oatmeal Cookies! When I was in The rest of the story