6WS Reunion

Had a special visit 

with "Mom".

I had not seen my ("Step")Mom in a couple of years.

We were recently able to get back in touch, 

and had a wonderful visit together yesterday. 

We won't be losing touch again!

Linked to:

Six Word Saturday

"Cats with Thumbs"

I love polydactyl cats; they are creative &  intelligent.
Maggie. P. is a polydactyl Maine Coon cat.

 This commercial presents funny "possibilities".

Linking to: Feline Friday

Place

She watches the day

become the night,

holding her in place.

The darkness hides

the colours of the day,

making what she feels

more real.

She knows that dreams

hide in shadows;

it is there that she

has a place, and

can conquer herself,

if not the world.

Poem & Image by:

McGuffy Ann Morris

Linked to: Poets United

Prompt: A Place in the Universe

Through Frankie’s Eyes

One woman’s journey to her authentic self, and the dog on wheels who led the way

By Barbara Techel

This is the story of a dachshund named Frankie. Frankie was a special dog. Suffering from Intervertebral Disc Disease, she lived in a wheelchair for dogs. This can be a problem in dachshunds, basset hounds, and Corgis, but in other breeds, as well. IVDD affects the disc and vertebrae of the spine, causing sensitivity, pain, immobility and even incontinence as the disease progresses.

Frankie learned to live in a wheelchair, as her owner learned about living by seeing life through her little dog’s eyes. Together, they learned and grew on their journey. Never giving up, Frankie put things into perspective with her acceptance and will to make the most of every situation. Barbara learned from each situation that Frankie encountered, not only about Frankie but about herself, too.

Barbara Techel is open and forthright in her writing. She shares Frankie’s struggles and her inspiration to others with dogs that have disabilities. Barbara also shares her own personal struggles, including how Frankie’s courage has inspired her in her own life.

This is a beautiful story of the closeness between a woman and her dog. It is a testament of their journey together, and their separate journeys within. This is a very special and inspiring story of how love can triumph in even difficult life situations.

Co-Pilot

Bill took this picture in a truck yard early one morning.

The little bird on the mirror is an unexpected "co-pilot".

Linked to: Our World Tuesday
&
Feeling Beachie

The Longings of Wayward Girls

By Karen Brown

One long hot summer, young Sadie and her friend play a prank on a neighborhood girl. It was just a harmless prank, all in fun, to pass the lazy days of a youthful summer. However, shortly thereafter, the little girl goes missing from a backyard cookout, and is never seen again.

Two decades pass, and Sadie is living her life is the same area of her youth. She has a good marriage, and two sons. Life is good, until a boy from her old neighborhood returns.

Suddenly everything changes, as untold secrets come to light, and long-unresolved mysteries are solved. Karen Brown tells an unnerving story of youthful pranks and their possible lasting repercussions.