The loss of a pet – Ruminations
I wake up with “Koko died, Koko died, Koko died”. My husband tells me this with tears in his eyes. Our beloved and handsome 10-year-old Maine Coon, Kokopelli, has died… too young. Kokopelli, Koko Pop, Koko Lo-mo-po, Popster, Big Dude…
John Fleming Wakefield – Missionary Extraordinary
John Fleming Wakefield was born on September 12, 1812, in Brush Valley, Indiana, Pennsylvania. John Fleming was introduced to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as the Mormon Church) by a Church missionary named Erastus Snow…
Hurricane season in Florida
I wrote this article last year as hurricane after hurricane hit Florida. It’s hurricane season. This year the season has turned ugly for the state of Florida. “There are no seasons in Florida,” they say. But now we can say…
Choosing a veterinarian for your cat or dog
Dog and cat caretakers know that your pet needs a doctor just like any other member of your family. Therefore, it is vital to ensure that you already have a vet online in case of future problems with your cat…
How to Own an Irish Wolfhound
“However, noble descendant of the fierce father of fighting. You are playing tonight with my son by the fire.” (Excerpt from The Hound of Heroes by William Dammarell) One is not so much “owning” an Irish Wolfhound as being “owned…
The Beatles – Songs released in 1964
Songs released by The Beatles in 1964, listed alphabetically. The Beatles released two official albums in the UK in ’64: A hard day’s Night & beatles for sale. You will see below that while Paul McCartney was writing some great…
Is there a better alternative to pet insurance?
If your household is like 72.9 million people in the US, it is home to at least one pet. According to the 2011-2012 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 62 percent of households in the US have at least one pet….
Understand hostile and aggressive parenting behavior used to break down the parent-child relationship
When I first got married, I didn’t realize there was a 50 percent chance my marriage would end in divorce. During our marriage, we had a son, and once again, I didn’t realize there was a one in six chance…
Coronavirus: Did you get stuck inside? Make Your Time Valuable With These 5 Easy Activities
At the time of this writing (April 28, 2020), we (most of the US and many in the world) are stuck inside our homes due to the coronavirus. Almost everything is closed: restaurants, movie theaters, and even our churches. When…
Air Mattress Reviews: What To Consider When Buying An Air Mattress
There are many great uses for an air mattress, but it can be quite easy to find the wrong one and waste your money. They are like anything else in that there are good ones and there are others that…
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