Red Pencil Diaries

I agree with some of what's said in this article. Beck makes a lot of good points. The question is, how do we get ourselves and our country turned around in the right direction? *sigh*

I know a few of my friends drop by and read and give me a comment from time to time. But who really reads this? lol It's just something that crossed my mind. I decided to put up a little prize to find out. The first three people to comment on this post, I will make a pair of beaded earrings. My choice of style and color. But hey, they will be free. Just let me know who you are and I'll email you about the rest. Good idea? Or crazy idea? Who knows. I just thought it might be fun to find out.

Zack has issues pronouncing a few words. He says "pizza" pretty good, but can't say "poodle." Instead, he says "toodle." So he tells me the other day that we need a new pet. We need a "toodle." My sister has one and he told me that my niece and nephew "Sydney and Evan" had a toodle. We need to get one now. lol

I think he's frustrated because our dog is now geriatric and has health issues, so she doesn't get up and play with him. Our neighbor has a doberman who is just beautiful. She's chocolate colored and just a year old. They bring her over on her leash to run in our yard on occasion (their yard isn't fenced in) and Zack loves to watch her run and play.

Sadly, I know Pebbles won't be around much longer. She's already surpassed the life expectancy for bulldogs. I'm preparing myself for the worst to come soon. She's had some recent health scares, but they did tests and she's fine, just old. I do hope she lasts awhile longer. Poor old, girl. When she' is gone, though, I hope we can get another dog. I love dogs and so does Zack. Dave, not so much. But I just can't imagine life without one.

Today, the sun is out. It's gorgeous out. And I'm in here wrangling kiddos and doing laundry. I need to take them out and go for a nice walk. Maybe after lunch we will. I do need to run a couple of errands first, though. Wish they were within walking distance!

I have been upset over some recent drama caused by a certain person (see my previous post). But I've received a lot of support and cheers from my friends! Thank you! I'm moving on. I spent two days upset and crying (probably mostly due to PMS) over a recent email I'd received, but I now realize it's not worth it. I'm better than that. I have so many friends who care and I now realize that person doesn't know what it takes or means to be a friend.

So to all of you out there who call me friend, I truly appreciate you. Maybe we don't hang out every day or call all the time, but I know who you are. And I hope you know you can call on me anytime.