Author:owly

Christian wife, mother, grandma "Ugma", musician (keyboards, ukuleles), pet owner (dogs, parrots), enjoying life near the purlicue of the mitten, Bay City, MI.

GUEST POST from Don – “The Best Is Yet” (part 2)

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“THE BEST IS YET” by Donald Whelpley, ©️2025 Walking the dog park trail Richard passed several “owners” walking their people.  The people were all into their phones and expected their dogs to lead them safely down the paved path.  He chuckled at that.  You only get one life … and you allow your dog to choose how to …
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GUEST POST from Don – What KIDS Should Know

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I WISH KIDS KNEW… I’ve been asking around.  “What stuff do you wish that children knew?”  The variety and the intelligence of the following list lifted me.  I’m hoping it lifts you, too.  MORE…I’m hoping that if you are a parent you will adopt a few and train your children to know important things other children don’t.  (Not an exhaustive …
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Picture Day – Nov 10, 2025 Edition

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Some lovely fall colors around Bay City Our first snow of the season, Nov 9, 2025 My current favorite tea blend (I use 2 tea bags in one big mug); something I found for the grands to try in their (decaf) tea, yogurt, etc. The dogs Misc