by mmooney | Sep 17, 2021 | The Friday Message
I have used this phrase for years, generally to refer to specific activities of my daughters, friends, or acquaintances. As I typed the title for this week, I was motivated to see if my view of this indulgence was correct. I googled it and found the expected...
by mmooney | Sep 16, 2021 | The Friday Message
Pants I just took Mmma to the veterinarian for her annual physical. Mmma is a border collie, blue healer, shepherd mix-a cow dog. The breed is known for their high level of intelligence and their tireless energy. As the dog reaches her 70th dog year birthday,...
by mmooney | Aug 26, 2021 | The Friday Message
I met my neighbor a few years ago when he was walking Gandolph. Gandolph was the second Greyhound that he had adopted and the dog was a regal creature. In the winter, the very thin dog sported a fine looking winter coat. The dog was a very popular resident and...
by mmooney | Aug 20, 2021 | The Friday Message
Always looking for something new and exciting for the kids to do at the lake, my daughter discovered swimming in and between the rocks near Tamarack Bay in Payette Lake. On my first trip there with the grandkids, I opted to stay in the boat to keep us from drifting...
by mmooney | Aug 13, 2021 | The Friday Message
I have lost patience with the vaccine hesitant and the combatative anti maskers. I listened in wonder as a women in Florida explained why she did not want her personal freedom violated or that of her child. No mask -really? What about the good of the human race? We...
by mmooney | Aug 6, 2021 | The Friday Message
My nephew, who I will call Ryan to protect his identity, was visiting Boise this week. Ryan is a 25 year old man, with the best smile ever and a cheerful, positive demeanor. He has always been so nice to everyone in the family and seeing him again after a few years...
