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Happy Mother’s Day

Leila — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:12:11 +0000

I’ve had 45 years to be a daughter. The oldest of five to be precise, so I’ve been a daughter as long Mom’s been a mother. With the arrogance of youth, it took me a while to realize how wise … Continue reading →

Been Busy

Leila — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:32 +0000

No, I haven’t dropped off the face of the earth. Really. So many things have been going on. I’ve been devoting a lot of time to my different writing projects (Check out my writing blog), serving my corporate overlords, and … Continue reading →

Dreaming

Leila — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:56:52 +0000

It’s raining outside and Quizz is playing in his dreams. (turn up the volume for the complete effect) Filed under: Animal, Dogs, Personal, Pit Bulls Tagged: Quizz

Attitude of Gratitude

Leila — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:20:11 +0000

The essence of the Thanksgiving Holiday isn’t about food or left overs. It’s not about ball games or shopping. Thanksgiving is about gratitude. Coming together with family and friends to celebrate each other and give thanks for the blessings received … Continue reading →

Veterans Day 2011

Leila — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:14:33 +0000

There is a picture of my father, as a toddler, dressed in an army dress uniform, saluting. Little did he know that years later, he would be serving in the Naval branch of the Armed Forces. He raised me to … Continue reading →

Powerless

Leila — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:48:00 +0000

A lesson I learn, over and over, is that I can’t control things. When I do, things go sideways. Quizz went to the vet yesterday. He’d been sensitive around his bottom, I was hoping a simple anal gland expression would … Continue reading →

National Pit Bull Awareness Day #NPBAD

Leila — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:35:18 +0000

Pit Bulls aren’t aware they are a ‘dangerous’ breed. They are loyal, snuggly, happy (oh, so happy), and loving. Pit Bulls are the embodiment of what a dog should be. They offer unconditional love, strong shoulders to help you bear … Continue reading →

Happy Gotcha Day 2011 Mr. Quizz

Leila — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:33:37 +0000

I can’t believe that seven years ago, this little bundle of energy charmed his way into my life. I am thankful everyday for his spunky personality and unswerving loyalty. For his Gotcha Day I got him an alligator with 16 … Continue reading →

When did Christianity become a Club?

Leila — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:21:48 +0000

Like a pocket of methane bubbling up from a cesspool, the rumor that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly known as Mormons) have been cited as being non-christian – again. Despite the Christ-centered doctrine, the … Continue reading →

Generational Memories

Leila — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:47:11 +0000

(Original Post on writeami.wordpress.com) Hardly a generation goes by where certain generational scars exist. Scars that will haunt them for the rest of our lives. A memory woven into the culture, a garish red thread against the tasteful tapestry of … Continue reading →