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| Happy Friday Eve from the little library! Yes I'm still here, for now. I've been busy pet sitting. Mostly booked through July 4th weekend. Have a 2 day break until the next gig. I love it but miss being home with Gracie. She'll be excited to have me home for a few nights all to herself! I tried the new coffee shop in town. They do have wifi so I can go there to write some. Hopefully. Y'all have a gorgeous day!    from me and Gracie!  |
| Happy Thursday from the little library! I've had a few dog sitting gigs and, next week, a people sitting! It's all close to home so it's easy to go back and forth to spend time with Gracie. Speaking of Gracie, she's doing great. She's not happy that I leave her 2 days per week for the library. She was being extra cute and sweet this morning. My handle? Google Athena Strand. This sweet little girl was killed by a FedEx driver. I've been watching the trial online. After originally pleading not guilty, he changed his plea on the first day of trial. So now it's on to the punishment phase. The jury still hears all of the evidence that would have in the guilt/innocence phase. My interest? This all took place near where I live. She was taken about 6 miles west of me. One of the searches was just a mile or so west. I could hear the helicopter. They finally found her off a road I've traveled so many times. We're small county and this feels personal Everyone has adopted her. The testimony is heartbreaking. Her mom had me ugly crying. In spite of, or maybe because of this, I'm cherishing the people around me more. Y'all have a gorgeous day! from me and Gracie! |
| Happy Thursday from the little library! It's a beautiful Texas day. This is Gracie's 2 Gotcha Day Anniversary! I love that silly dog. A friend invited us over next week for a doggy play date. She has a German Shepherd. I think they'll do fine. I'm doing well. We go to a lot in town every morning so Gracie can run and I walk. We both enjoy it plus folks drive by and tell me how much they love to see her. Y'all have a gorgeous day! from me and Gracie! |
| Happy Friday Eve from the little library! Yes, you read that right. They have been short handed sine the end of 2025. Been searching for a librarian that long.They got desperate and finally called me. I'm filling in 2 days per week. It will help a little. The pay is horrible. Anyway here I am! |
| Happy Tuesday y'all! Thoughts from the lot, Tuesday, February 10: Morning on the porch: it's dark when we go outside. I can barely see enough to hook Gracie to her cable. Early traffic and a dog barking here and there give way to birdsong. God, coffee, and my dog...perfect. The day blushes shyly in the east, growing bolder each minute. Some days soft colors, other bold. The lot was a great start for both of us. She had lots of cars to run with. Me? 3+2+2=7 laps! |
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Reply| Good morning! It is brrr cold here. I haven't been out of the house since Friday morning. I'm okay. I can occupy myself. I have food and power. However, Gracie is bored and restless. She's into everything and making me crazy. It will be tomorrow or Tuesday afternoon before we can get out. Hope everyone is staying warm and cozy! from me and Gracie |
| Happy Saturday morning from m little place! I'm back online! I've been without a computer, and wifi,at home. I had a dog sitting gig right after Christmas which allowed me to buy a Chromebook. And, I've had Straight talk for over 30 years. I'd been having trouble with it for a few months now and decided to change to the pink company. Phone and wifi. Yay!!!! PLease forgive me if my posts look weird--spelling, punctuation, etc. I'm still workin on brain stuff since my stroke. I try to slow down and focus.Now that I'm back to writing, that will help. Gracie and I are still going to the lot for her to play and me to walk. We have a whole following now! Those going to work and taking their kids to school wave are me while Gracie runs the fence line with them. Several have stopped to say hello. They tell me how much they love seeing Gracie play. That makes my heart smile. Y'all have a gorgeous day! from me and Graie! |
| Thoughts from the lot, Wednesday, December 10: We got to the lot early. The morning was still yawning itself awake. There was a bright half moon in the sky and the clouds were tinged in rose pink. Two different flocks of geese flew over. Gracie grabbed her purple ball and chased them. She's so funny! A buzzard flew low overhead. I waved at it so it knew I was alive and it wouldn't start circling. At my age you can't be too careful! Y'all have a gorgeous day! |
| Happy Tuesday from my little place! We're doing well. Gracie and I go to the lot every morning. Since the first I've been wearing a Santa hat. Its fun! My best friend from high school and I have reconnected over writing and stroke. She had hers at 50. Anyway, she tagged me on a post for a 12 day writing Chatham began on the first. You write either vignette, short poem ,or haiku. Depending on the day. Some ate written prompts ,some are pictures Ive never written a haiku before. It was fun! This has really awakened my creative side again! I hope to get a computer with dog sitting money. Y'all have a gorgeous day from me and Gracie! |
| I do these on Facebook each day. Its been a hit. Thoughts from the lot, Friday, December 5: Even though it was in the mid30s, it was nice out. No wind makes a difference. I'm conflicted about something that happened this morning. There was an old man on a bicycle with a small crate on front with stuff(belongings?) I'm it. He was excited thrilled with Gracie. He stopped on the west side and tried to make friends. She was hesitant. He then rode down the alley and stopped again. This time she moved about midway between us and stayed there. No aggression. Then, he came around the north side and stopped. This time she okay with him. He asked her name. Something said no. I told him Mae. Her name is Gracie Mae. He pet her over the fence for a few minutes then told me to have a nice day and left. These days, it's just smart to be wary. I'd never seen him before. On the other hand, was I wrong to not be friendly? It kinda makes me wary of going but I think Gracie would go after anyone that meant harm. And she did warm up to him. I don't want to be rude to someone who may be homeless and is just looking for human connection. Anyway, 4 laps. Yall enjoy your day, hugs! |
| Thoughts from my warm, dry house, Thursday, December 4: Gracie is not happy about us not going to the lot this morning. I have to pick up a prescription after while so she gets to go for a ride. Maybe then. She's getting chest scratches so she's content right now. I'm going to attempt addressing Christmas cards today. The stroke affected my left side and I'm a lefty so my writing is horrid. I'll go to the library to type out letters. Today was a close friend's birthday. She hated it because her nephew passed , I think, on the 3rd. I always told her that I celebrated it because if she hadn't been born I never would have met her. I kind of get deaths taking the luster off. Mom died 5 days after my birthday and this same friend died 9 days before. I do celebrate that I made it another year. As one gets older, we tend to cherish our time. I think I'll read today. Y'all find something special to bring joy to your day! |
| Thoughts from the lot, Monday, December 1: Gracie was one happy girl this morning. Her public is back! She ran and played with purple ball. A plane flew overhead over the clouds. She could hear it but not see it. It was funny watching her look for it. It's December and tis the season. I decided to wear one of my Santa hats this morning. It's fun and, hopefully, brightens everyone's day during this busy, crazy season. I have a headband with Christmas trees also but the hat was warmer on this cold morn. Now we're home snug under the covers. Y'all have a cozy day! |
| Happy Monday from my little house! It's a cold, rainy day here. Gracie and I are staying in. Y'all, our volleyball girls brought something state championship! It was so exciting! The first for volleyball. Our coach is retiring at the end of the school year so he's going out on top. I already have my Christmas 🎄 up. I want to have more time to enjoy it. I'm staying home with Gracie for Thanksgiving. A long time friend is making meals for paying customers as well as those who can't afford the fixings. She put me on her list weeks ago. She's a wonderful cook so I know I'll be eating good. I'm thankful for so much this year. This site and each of you are on that list. If I don't get back here this week, have a beautiful Thanksgiving! from me and Gracie |
| Happy Wednesday from my little place! First, a big thank you to anonymous for the upgraded membership! I appreciate you! Volleyball update: our girls are in the state semifinals! We played our in- County rivals last night. It went the full 5 sets. They needed 2 points to win. We had 6 unanswered points to win. It was exciting!!! We play semifinals this Saturday. Gracie is great. She's laying across me right now. I love when she snuggles. I've been one of those affected by the shutdown. Friends and community have stepped up to help me, and others affected, out. Im so grateful and blessed! One friend said she's got my Thanksgiving meal covered. Y'all have a gorgeous day! from me and Gracie |
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