Cabin Fever

by Peggy | Jan 19, 2009 | 0 comments

In Vermont, we used to talk about Cabin Fever this time of year. It was a time when we got so snowbound and stuck in the house for so long, we were nearly crazy from isolation. I don’t hear the phrase used much here in New York. However, I know I’m sick of...

Living with Less

by Peggy | Jan 15, 2009 | 1 comment

How are you doing on those New Year’s resolutions? Any of them gone by the wayside yet? It’s pretty easy to start off strong, and then lose steam about now. I can’t say I’ve done real well myself. I need to lose another 10-15 lbs this year. So...

Best Friends

by Peggy | Jan 11, 2009 | 1 comment

Does your dog have a best friend? I always wondered if a dog is happiest with other dogs. We used to have two dogs; our Yellow Lab, Hudson, and Kelly. They didn’t really play together much, but Kelly did love to lick his ears and his eyes. (yuck!). Sometimes I...

The Other Side of the Fence

by Peggy | Jan 9, 2009 | 2 comments

Several days ago I noticed Kelly licking the top of her paw. I didn’t think much of it at first, dogs do tend to lick after all. But as she continued, I tried to get a look to see what was wrong. No easy task because she is so furry. She definitely had an injury...

Want to be a Writer?

by Peggy | Jan 7, 2009 | 3 comments

I’ve receive many emails from thoughtful Guideposts readers, commenting on my stories and asking how they, too can get started as a writer. One piece of advice I always give is to study books, magazines and blogs on the craft. One such blog, Patricia...