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 – Springtails +

Posted on Updated on by owlyCategories:Common Sense, Guest Post, The Critters Among Us

SPRINGTAILS + Why do I have them in my house? First, this insect is teeny.  It moves by walking or “pinging.”  It jumps using a hinge-thingy on its tail.   (Do you really need to know the exact name of the thingy?  OK, then, its called a “furcula.”  Now go win a game show and send a few dollars my …
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Thursday Aesthetics – Sept 24, 2026 Edition

Posted on Updated on by owlyCategories:Health, Personal, & Me Posts, I Couldn't Have Said It Better!, Mirth, Wisdom & Truth

I love these “truths” displayed on vintage artwork…blunt and sarcastic, in an occasional tasteful sort of way tasteful at times…and yet surprisingly relatable. I hope you also enjoy them.

Monday Maisieness – Sept 20, 2026

Posted on Updated on by owlyCategories:Dogs Dogs DOGS!, Health, Personal, & Me Posts, Maisie My Helper, Vids N Vlogs

Quick backstory: In March 2020 Maisie developed pneumonia. Since that time she has had a recurring persistent cough that has, I’ve been told, been a result. Sometimes she will go for several months without a cough, sometimes it comes back multiple times within a year. Sometimes it goes away on its own, other times it …
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GUEST POST from Don – Husband Love

Posted on Updated on by owlyCategories:Common Sense, Guest Post, Reviews & Opinions, Walking With Jesus, Wisdom & Truth

INTRO TO HUSBAND LOVE Remember, recently I wrote about “Wives, submit to your husbands…”  We explored some hidden aspects of that command.  I wonder if you knew those things! Now, a totally separate issue:  Husband love.  Colossians 3:19 says, “Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.”  (ESV) As I mentioned last time, there is a God-purpose …
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GUEST POST from Don – Sushi

Posted on Updated on by owlyCategories:Common Sense, Cooking (Vegan/LowCarb), Foodie, Guest Post, Reviews & Opinions, Wisdom & Truth

SUSHI I get it!  Not all Sushi is uncooked fish.  The part that is … not appealing!  The whole idea of eating uncooked meats (in any amount) turns my stomach.  If I was starving in the wilderness I’d eat what I could find.  But I would never go to a restaurant and PAY to live on survival food.  Also, I plan …
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