A Piece Of My Heart

Memorial Tattoo

Happy 20 Years, WDC! What a huge accomplishment! It hardly seems real that this site has been around for a full 20 years. That is AGES in internet time! Before we get to the monthly listing, I have to share a little bit about the big thing I just did. I ... got a tattoo! A big one on my thigh. It is a memorial portrait of my dog Buddy who passed away three years ago in August of 2017. Here are some of the things I wrote about him: "In Memory" , "You'll be Fine" , "Buddy"  and how I felt when he died: "Kernel" . Anyway, I thought it was finally time to memorialize his memory permanently on my body. I had one other tattoo before, just a tiny one behind my ear (it's real, not a metaphor: "All the Things You've Given Me" ), but this one of Buddy is 10 inches tall by 7 inches wide, about. My original appointment was scheduled for March and April, but ... as we know, Miss Covid had other plans. So, my appointments were moved to August 1st and September 4th (yesterday!). It took two sessions to finish completely with all the color and such, and I am so pleased! Here are some photos. Keep in mind that the finished tattoo is still very red and angry - that picture was taken immediately after it was finished. I'll get a better picture after it has had a chance to heal.

I am smiling so big right now. I wasn't able to be there with him when he passed, but now he will be with me forever

In August, I wrote:

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Serenity in Blue  (E) An ode to the color (again) #2228929 by Emily

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Summer in the Midwest  (E) Every self-respecting Midwesterner will understand. #2229277 by Emily

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Leave Me Lying Here  (13+) When anger leaves, what is left? #2229519 by Emily

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COVID Carnival  (ASR) The Wander Wheel observes the decline of a once great carnival #2229570 by Emily

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The Path to Trust  (ASR) This is the true story of how my rescue dog named Joy came to trust her new home. #2229757 by Emily

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The Man in Black  (13+) He was called Johnny Cash – the man in black #2230161 by Emily

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Poa pratensis  (E) When you’re feeling alone, find a change of scenery #2230396 by Emily

In September, I will:

Read:
For "CLOSED!The Monthly Reading Challenge" , "Invalid Item"  and "Angel Product Reviews" 
"The Leaving"  
"Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man"  
Book Three

Enter Contests:
"Promptly Poetry Challenge (2023-2024)" 
"The Lighthouse Poetry Contest"  for "The Contest Challenge" 

Continue Regular Commitments:
Normal review crediting for "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group"  and "Anniversary Reviews" 
30DBC prompting and judging

Happy September!
-Emily