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Wordless Wednesday: Melt

Ilina · February 17, 2010 ·

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Tags: Lark, love, pet, wordless Wednesday

Kids & Pets: All the Same

Ilina · December 14, 2009 ·

There are days I'm a better pet owner than I am a mother. I seem to have more patience with Lark, perhaps because he doesn't whine or throw temper tantrums. He also does not kick me or scream "NO" in a volume that would raise the OSHA red flag. Did I mention that Bird kicked our … [Read more...] about Kids & Pets: All the Same

Tags: boys, children, love, perspective, pet, potty training

On a Lark

Ilina · November 30, 2009 ·

Meet Lark.He is one and every bit a toddler.He is more affectionate and sweet than any pet I have ever known. Truly.He is an 18 pound beagle/corgi mix. This means that we are part Charlie Brown, part Queen of England.We got him on a lark.The SPCA had given him his moniker.He is … [Read more...] about On a Lark

Tags: adoption, animals, children, love, pet

Thanks. Giving.

Ilina · November 26, 2009 ·

At the risk of ringing the cliche bell and sounding treacly mushy, I'm going to tell you that today I am feeling particularly blessed. I am thankful for Mac Daddy and my family. I am most thankful for my Bird and Deal. I cannot imagine what I was thankful for before I had them. I … [Read more...] about Thanks. Giving.

Tags: Bird, breast cancer, Deal, family, holidays, love, Mac Daddy, thankful

Getting Down with Pink Gloves

Ilina · November 24, 2009 ·

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Tags: breast cancer, friend, friendship, health, love

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