For those who kept up with the saga of Little Miss Annie, almost 2 weeks ago, she crossed Rainbow Bridge. It was absolutely heartbreaking to our family to lose our best girl. Thanks to all who advised, encouraged & supported us. #SchnauzerGang #DogsOfBluesky 🐾

Mmm-hmm. You know that's right! #Wisdom #CorettaScottKing #Quote

For the 3 of you wondering why I've been so quiet... 12 days ago, my 78-year-old Dad had "routine" surgery... which had complications. After some stressful days & nights in the hospital, he's now home. I'm working days at my day job. Nights,I'm care-taking. And now, there's a bedsore... 🫤

Words of wisdom!

After working my "day job" all week, this Saturday, I'm at my desk in my home office doing all of the personal work that I can't get done during the week. *sigh* Adulting. *sigh*

It's been a good day. 47 is treating me well so far. 🥰 #ItsMyBirthday #47IsTheNew27 #HappyBirthday

The snow is aaaaaaaallllllmost gone. ❄️ #Sunset #CreekLife

Truth! Actions speak louder than words. Don't just curse the darkness -- light a candle! 🕯 #Truth #Quote #MakeADifference #NeverGiveUp

3rd #SnowDay in a row. But it sure is pretty! #CreekLife #NCWX #Sunset

Let there be light!! (Spring is coming!!) ☀️

And the snow is coming down again. The house heat is having trouble keeping up. Outside temp 22F (wind chill 10F). Indoor temp 67F in the living room, 54F in the foyer. ❄️ #CreekLife #SnowDay #NCwx

A little snow on the creek today... Daddy's estimate is 3-4 inches. The birds sure are enjoying it! (And the neighborhood kids on their go-carts, 4-wheelers, etc.) ☺️ #CreekLife #SnowDay #NCwx

It may be nearly a month after Christmas, but if my peeps want gingersnaps, they're getting gingersnaps! (And a breakfast casserole back there in the corner.) #ItsBetterHomemade #FoodSky #Cookies

I've been on social media less this week than any other time since my trip to Africa in 2010 (when I had zero internet). But it's nice to get back and check on my peeps. And y'all, really, it's all about the people. They're what makes social media special. YOU are what makes it special. ❤️

This! This was what I needed to see at the end of a long day! ❤️

Today's quotable moment from my Dad (as he loads his arms with more grocery bags than one person should humanly be able to carry): "I ain't good, but the good don't mess with me!" 🤣 #Southernism #Quotable

The sleet has begun outside, but Little Miss Annie has her pillow and is hunkered down for the duration. 💙 #NCwx #WinterStormWarning #DogsOfBluesky #SchnauzerGang

Little Miss Annie and I took a very cold walk (current wildchill is 23F) to take in the sunset over Clubfoot Creek tonight. #DogsOfBluesky #SchnauzerGang #NCwx #CountryLiving #CreekLife

Miss Annie has had several good days in a row & finally got groomed today! (And yes, that's our Christmas tree still up in the background.) #SchnauzerGang #DogsOfBluesky #IdiopathicVestibularSyndrome

Happy 78th Birthday to my favorite country boy (AKA Daddy)! 🎂🎈🥳 #HappyNewYear

@hatterassaltworks.bsky.social Small business from the Outer Banks?! Automatic follow! 🌊💙

@jennica101.bsky.social Hey, friend! Checkin' on y'all. How's it going? 🤧🤒😷

So... inquiring minds want to know... Reeses is launching a red velvet peanut butter cup in January. What say you? Yay or nay? www.southernliving.com/reese-s-red-...

Holiday cooking continues with Sausage Cheese Balls! #ItsBetterHomemade #MerryChristmas #FoodSky

A beautiful sunset on this chilly Christmas/Hanukkah night. Wishing everyone a peaceful holiday. 😊 #MerryChristmas #HappyHanukkah

If anybody needs me between now and the new year, I'll be busy with this 536 pages of deliciousness. 🥰 #ItsBetterHomemade #UnapologeticBookworm #ThankYouSanta #MerryChristmas

Somebody has been up and moving a little more today! Also, she says to please excuse her shagginess. She's had to miss her last two grooming appointments. 🥰 #MissAnnie #DogsOfBlueSky #SchnauzerGang #IdiopathicVestibularSyndrome

An intermission from Christmas food & fun for a bit of seriousness. Our sweet Annie is having a HARD time with Idiopathic Vestibular Syndrome. She goes HOURS without moving. When she does walk she often stumbles & then falls. She's miserable, and we're worried. 😟 #DogsOfBluesky #SchnauzerGang

Southerners' late lunch on Christmas Eve Eve... lil' bit of BBQ. 🐖 #CountryLife #BBQ

Aaaaand, round two of the Chex Mix, because it goes fast! ##ItsBetterHomemade #Christmas #FoodSky

Tonight's Christmas cookie deliciousness... Chocolate Chocolate Chip! (The family needs to get here and start eating some of them! lol!) #ItsBetterHomemade #Christmas #FoodSky 🍽

Pre-Christmas errand day. (I'm in the passenger seat.) First stop? ABC Store. (That's what NC calls the liquor store.) 🤣

And tonight's delightful treat... homemade gingersnaps! We LOVE them! 🍽 #Christmas #Cookies #FoodSky

Is it just me? I'm so completely weary of political drama that when I consider following new people, if their profile is an explanation of their politics, I don't follow and move on.

One of my New Year's resolutions was to read fewer books this year (and live more actual life). I'm pleased to say that I succeeded! Down from 431 last year! And with the coming transitions in my life, 2025 will likely be even fewer. ❤️📚🪱 #ConfessionsOfAHopelessBookworm

My whole life, my Uncle Lee made enormous batches of homemade Chex Mix to give away each Christmas. We lost him 2 Christmases ago, but I carry on the tradition. Merry Christmas, Uncle Lee! ❤️💚 #Christmas #Memories

Does anybody in the #SchnauzerGang have any experience with Idiopathic Vestibular Syndrome? Asking for Miss Annie. 🐾 ##DogsOfBluesky

Beautiful Coastal Carolina rainbow today! #sky #nature

My Samsung Galaxy can't do justice to the sunset or the moonrise, but I'm sharing them anyway. 😊 #OnTheFarm #Sunset #MoonRise #CreekLife

Only I am so organized that I wrap presents for 2 hours, double the number of presents under the tree, & organize it so well that it almost looks like fewer presents under the tree. 🤣 #HollyJollyChristmas

The to-do list continues.... with bells on! 🔔🎄🎁 #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays

My to-do list is so long today that I don't know where to start. Just me?

This made me think of @1kidneyrunner.bsky.social! ➡️ Ron Needed a Kidney. His Training Buddy Had One to Spare. | “As triathletes, we tend to turn inward and focus solely on our own health and fitness. But think about what else you can do with that kind of health." www.triathlete.com/culture/news...

One of the things that says "Christmas" in our house is our local-ish Duplin North Carolina Christmas Wine. Do you have a favorite holiday libation? 🍷🥂🥃🥛☕️ #ChristmasSpirit #GottaBeNC

Awww! Great memory! 5 years ago today with @mjmccolum.bsky.social! I miss having quality time with you, Lovely! ❤️❤️ #Friends

You know you're in the South when you walk into a meeting in a conference room and the board president asks if you mind if he chews tobacco during the meeting. 🤣 #CountryLife

I wish I could give! I physically can't. But I can share the need! 💙💚 #ShareYourSpare

I went to see my sweet Dad preach this morning... At nearly 78 years old, he's retired & come out of retirement 3 times because he loves people so much that he just wants to do everything he can to make their lives better. That's my Dad. 💗

What does it say about me that I'm SO EXCITED that I got a new desk chair as an early Christmas present? I'm so old! 🤣

Yes! Big round of applause and lots of love!