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Move for Peace – September Challenge

September 4, 2021 Elizabeth

I've been a supporter of the non-profit organization Preemptive Love Coalition for a number of years. I appreciate the work they do with refugees in Syria and Iraq. I valued the work they were a part of repairing hearts of children in these war torn countries. I also feel that … [Read more...]

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Pandemic Life with my trio

September 30, 2020 Elizabeth

Like much of America, I was sent to work from home on March 13th 2020. We thought it might be short term, but it looks to be much longer term now. My husband is also home, so it's just the 5 of us, trying to keep each other sane and not make each other miserable. My office is … [Read more...]

Blogging, Cat, Dogs, Events Basset Hound, Coonhound, Covid, Duke, June, New Cat, Pandemic, Quarantine, Tilda, Training

A trip to a VERY Big yard

April 15, 2012 Elizabeth

While on a trip to Texas to see my BFF, I had the unique pleasure visiting a botanical garden near Austin, TX. Here’s a few pics from the trip. … [Read more...]

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Trip to the Thumb Octagon Barn and Agricultural Museum

September 11, 2010 Elizabeth

Today Steve & I stepped out of the backyard and went to the Octagon Barn in Gagetown, Michigan. They have a Fall Family Days Festival the weekend after Labor Day every year.  I’ve never been before. Honestly, I didn’t even know about the octagon barn until I heard about … [Read more...]

Events, Fall Thumb Octagon Barn, Trips

Michigan Basset Waddle 2010

May 16, 2010 Elizabeth

Steve, Quincy, Chip & I all headed out this morning to participate in the Michigan Basset Rescue’s Basset Hound Waddle in Birmingham, MI. This was our first time attending and I am SO glad that we went.  Steve and I waited for the shuttle for a while, but we ended … [Read more...]

Dogs, Events Basset Hound, Basset Hound Waddle

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