I take a sunrise walk with my dogs every morning. Myrna, the German Shepherd mix and SideKick Rudy, the corgi, eagerly harness up after we do our morning sing-a-long (the three of us, along with Buckles the PTSD Jerkasaurus Chiweenie mix who will NOT let me put harness on him) gather in a circle to howl for about 30 seconds.[…]
You Can’t Fix Stupid?
I was taking my sunrise walk this morning when a truck drove by with a bumper sticker that read “You can’t fix stupid.” This a primarily southern expression, popularized by comedian, Ron White. The phrase is printed on t-shirts, memes and, of course, bumper stickers. It is a get-out-of-jail-free card for those tasked with teaching someone not ready or willing[…]
What I Didn’t Know Then.
I wish I didn’t know now, what I didn’t know then.
Will you Go, Lassie?
I left the house before sunrise this morning for my two-mile walk with the dogs. I enjoy the habit I adopted this year. It starts my day off on a good foot and I feel peaceful and energized. My path takes me down a very busy road for a few blocks, then into a rural residential area with quiet treelined[…]
Dogged By My Accountability Partner.
Most self-help gurus, weight loss or exercise plans strongly suggest getting an accountability partner. Someone who will tirelessly cheer me on, check in every day, did you walk? Did you write your 7 pages this morning? Did you drink all 90 ounces of water like your doctor instructed? Did you take your heart pills? An accountability partner to keep you[…]