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In Memory

July 26, 2010 By Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott Leave a Comment

In my last post, I told you about our dog, Ginger. After her diagnosis on March 1, the prognosis was 4 to 6 weeks. Unfortunately, her illness was more savage. We put her to rest on March 15. The doctors informed me I would know when it was time to bring her in, and they [...]

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Where’s Me Sandwiches, Donnie?

June 7, 2010 By Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott Leave a Comment

My routine is so, well, routine. I get up, make coffee, watch the news, pet the cat and go to work. Later I come home, make dinner and then my husband’s lunch for the next day. It is so routine I could do it with my eyes closed. Apparently, I did.

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When Loved Ones get Cancer

March 11, 2010 By Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott Leave a Comment

I started a memory book for my dog, Ginger. She is the best dog I have every had the pleasure to raise. Never sick a day in her life. So, we were surprised, on Feb 19 to find out her blood looked “strange”. Within 2 weeks, and several tests, she developed stage 5 lymphoma with [...]

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What to do When Your Heart is Crushed

February 5, 2010 By Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott Leave a Comment

In less than two weeks I have heard the horrible sounds of “get out!” crushing my spirit. The first was a mistake of sarcasm, one so innocent, but apparently touching on a sore spot that ran so deep the owners reaction was to throw me out of the store. This seemingly nice man was horrific, [...]

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Happiness is Warm Toes

December 14, 2009 By Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott Leave a Comment

There are 23 pigeons sitting on the wire across the street. Just sitting. A light breeze moves their perch – wings flap, balance maintained. A mist floats in the air. After a week of cold, the warmer temperature is a blessing despite the absense of sunshine. The heater kicks on and I feel warmth creeping [...]

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