the two chihuahuas playing and the older dog just watching as he dozes :)

Making a connection...

A visit with a stroke victim who seems to be making progress, as they're able to communicate more clear...

A wonderful dinner...

Revisiting conversations that make me feel good and appreciated...

My son and his half brother (the greatest gifts in the world)...

Same sex marriage bans being turned over in my home state of Virginia and current state of North Carolina...two states that I thought this would NEVER happen, or wouldn't happen in my lifetime (especially with the current governors in each, and "Amendment One" in NC)...
Shows me that patience was rewarded...

I'm very content...

Getting paid to spend time in the park...

Finding a surprise dog park in said park...

Watching my dog awkwardly socialize with other dogs...he thinks he's a furry little person!

The breeze and the fall colors..

The kindness of a stranger I befriended in the park

A lesson in mushroom picking from some nice foragers in the woods...

My new medical team is AMAZING!!
I'm a bit overwhelmed in a GOOD WAY at how Dr. A truly listens to me and has already, in a very short time, set me up with several specialists that I've needed for more than two years. I wish I would have found her earlier, but am soooo grateful I have her and her team now!! ...and another great thing that made my day, she isn't bound by "MCO" or insurance rules for how much time she spends with me (no 4 minute visits)...she spends as much time as she needs, and makes it a very relaxed environment (not rushed or pressured).

Her in house pharmacist spent over an hour with me to explain my new equipment and to do a "med rec" for the new Metformin...
They really make me feel valued and respected, rather than rushed and stressed out.

Finding THE RIGHT Care Team really makes a huge difference!

I've been feeding a stray cat in hopes of gaining her trust and giving her a home...

Tonight she finally let me get close enough to sniff my hand...she has made huge leaps compared to when I first saw her...poor thing

Spanish moss in South Carolina trees

After waiting three days, and going through three modems, having a comcast technician visit me today, and getting me up and running online. :)

My poodle son got grroomed and looks gorgeous and he prances like he knows it!

Having a wonderful day with my girlfriend made me smile. Went to the movies to see Gone Girl. Getting ready to have a wonderful weekend celebrating her birthday. Can't wait to surprise her wth tickets to see The Zac Brown Band on Sunday. She's gonna freak!! *smiles*

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Talking and thing about the past.... Times with my brunch peep.

The view from our Hotel made me smile today. Being married to a travel agent has its perks!

Math class is DONE! I have 9 days of school break... yay me!

Thinking about all the blessings and healing in my life with my beautiful, loving and very talented family...

The incredible jam session today as my brother does sound check for this evening...

My momma's birthday and how blessed I am to have her in my life...still....praise God!

The celebration about to unfold in a few hours and so many will be here to celebrate our momma...

But the thing that makes me smile most today?
It's how happy and loved I feel. How incredibly blessed I am. And how at this very moment, I'm the happiest I've been in a very long time...

I wish that joy for all of you as well...Love isn't love till you give it away... :)

Hearing that my one of my nieces asked her female best friend to homecoming! No she is not glbt but extremely supportive of glbt causes and the community. Score one for more for acceptance!

going to Tampa for a job related conference on Thursday. It will be good to be away, it's one of those conferences where you don't really leave the hotel. However, I just decided to give myself some fun and made contact with old, dear, dear friends who live in Sarasota and will be spending a good part of the day with them on Sunday. Life is good

Butterflies dancing around me at the beach...

How very thankful I am for the life I have and my treasured friends.

Feeling so free today and getting such an adrenaline rush!

The bond I have with several people and how they always have my back..even at the dinner table.

My whole damn day made me smile!

My dogs playing tug o war outside with one of their stuffy toys. The youngest one finally got the courage to challenge the other one. They grow up so quickly!

smiling..

My daughter's hilarious sarcastic sense of humor as we watched a movie together. Like mother, like daughter! Lol:giggle: