animal rescue, Pets, The Journey, Time, Uncategorized, volunteer

If I Could Rescue Them All

Fostering rescue animals is such important work. If you can find time in your life and space in your home, it is a rewarding experience. So many cats and dogs are saved because rescuers step in and care for them. Without a strong foster network, even these rescuers would fail. I often post pictures of… Continue reading If I Could Rescue Them All

Motivation, Pets, Uncategorized, Weight Loss

Alfred Loves Mashed Potatoes

This is Alfred.  Alfred LOVES mashed potatoes.  I also love mashed potatoes.  If I give Alfred potatoes on a small plate and make it easy for him to eat the potatoes, he gobbles them and will eat them all.  (Do not worry, I do not do this often or give him too much). Last night… Continue reading Alfred Loves Mashed Potatoes

friendship, love, Pets, Uncategorized

Love is all we need

Happy Valentine's Day!  Some call this a Hallmark holiday; I say use this day to feel the love around you no matter who shares that love.  Right now, I am surrounded by my pets, now that is true love :). ♥♥♥

Health, Motivation, Pets, The Journey

Get Outside

I mentioned yesterday that I started hiking; this picture is from one of our local trails, one of my favorites when I need an easy hike to take the puppy or just relax. My hiking so far has been local, fortunately we have a lot of options in the area, and I can take an… Continue reading Get Outside

Health, Motivation, Pets, Running, Self awareness, The Journey, Uncategorized, Weight Loss

A few of my favorite things

Today I want to share a few of my favorite thing, things that make me feel good because of their humanity, because of their humor, or simply because they make me smile. First, I live in an animal rescue home, meaning I have a daughter who works in animal rescue so we have a mishmash… Continue reading A few of my favorite things

grace, Health, Motivation, Pets, Running, The Journey, Uncategorized

One More Day with Charlie

Hi everyone!  I have not posted recently, been pretty busy training for my next half in September.  I have not posted mostly because my running has not motivated me to post.  Not that I am not running, that is happening for sure; had one of my best runs ever last weekend.  It is just that… Continue reading One More Day with Charlie

Motivation, Pets, The Journey

My other passion and a short PSA

My blog is mostly about my journey and has focused primarily on my running, which has become part of my life and something I really enjoy and oh, by the way it is making me healthier. Tonight I want to share a message about another passion of mine, rescue animals.  This might scare some of… Continue reading My other passion and a short PSA