A long day

Challenges & Adventures

I had no idea what a long day October 17, 2017, would turn out to be. It didn’t help I pushed myself by writing until about midnight. I finished at two and lay down but was back up close to six to take the dogs for their morning exercise.

Today I would be busy. My good friend Joyce was coming at six to spiff up my place, and Bernie and Chris were going to the dog groomers at eight.

I had a doctor appointment at 8:30. It was almost ten by the time I got back home.

With a small head of steam, I had just sat down at the computer when the groomer called. The dogs would be ready in twenty minutes.

Jackie is my groomer. She always does a great job. I take Bernie and Chris in every Tuesday for a wash and light trim. This procedure keeps…

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eMail from my friend

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