I Would Never Let My Dog on the Sofa. . .

 Meanwhile, MY dog.

An Honest Customer Review

Amazon Review: "I destroyed this product in 15 seconds. Sure, the remains provided a shredded cardboard ambience to the area, but I expected it to last longer, and the warranty wasn't worth the paper it was printed on. Would Not Repurchase."

- Sunny D.

Stay

Humans stay on this earth a long time learning to be good

Dogs stay just a short time as they already are. 

Unknown

Your Dog's Profile - Reality versus LinkedIn

 

JJ's Closet - Every Dollar, Every Prayer, Every Share

NOW OPEN:

Something  I am grateful for in my author journey is the number of incredible people I've met.  Especially the younger generation, which warms my heart when I see such drive and goodness out there.

One such person I met along the way was a young female police officer in the Searcy, Arkansas area.  Officer Kristen McGlothlin has got quite a social media following as "Tactical Tinkerbell" - Facebook: Kris.10mc. I'm still laughing about her tale of the chip-stealing dog at the local market.  A wife, a mom, and a Christian, she's funny, bright, and caring, and sent me the nicest handwritten note when she first encountered  "The Book of Barkley".   So I wasn't surprised to see that she set up a nonprofit in her area, northwest of Little Rock, to help those in need. 

Her nonprofit, Day 41 Group, Inc., is now officially up and running in Arkansas! Their first major mission is JJ’s Closet — a secondhand store with a heart for restoring dignity and meeting real needs in our community.

In Kris's words, "When someone goes through a trauma — a car accident, medical emergency, assault, or fire — their clothing is often cut away by first responders or medical staff. These individuals should never have to leave the hospital wearing a thin gown or disposable paper scrubs.

Being close to the hospital means we can quickly provide:

✔ clean clothing

✔ shoes

✔ essentials

So people can walk out with dignity, not discomfort.

But our mission goes far beyond trauma response.

❤️ Who JJ’s Closet Will Serve

In addition to emergency situations, JJ’s Closet will assist:

• Families who have experienced crisis

• Individuals who are low-income or underprivileged

• People experiencing homelessness

• Anyone in White County facing an unexpected hardship

• Anyone who simply needs a helping hand and a fresh start

If someone is in need, we want them to know they have a place to turn.

JJ’s Closet will operate as a low-cost secondhand store, and every dollar raised will go directly back into the nonprofit to support:

 • Crisis assistance

 • Emergency clothing for hospital patients

 • Programs for struggling families

 • Outreach across White County

And for those in true crisis?

➡️ All clothing and essentials will always be FREE.

No questions asked. No shame. No barriers."

It's up and running, and this week, they had enough donations that they ran out of hangars.  Click on the link for JJ's Closet or their Amazon Store for more info.

• JJ's Closet

Please consider a donation in honor of a friend, a furry companion, or just the goodness of your own heart.

Kris has an Amazon Wish List Page  which makes it easy to donate items they need to grow.

• JJ's Closet Amazon Wish List

Light Flurries with a Chance of Zoomies.

 No, I'm not at ALL excited that it snowed again.

Explorations with Da Princess Harlow

Book Display picture provided by C.D. Sterling

Many of you remember How Sam See's It blog.  C.D. hasn't been blogging actively for a while, but we're friends on Facebook, and I've been keeping up with the adventures of her newest Rescue Golden Retrievers out in Washington state (not far from where I grew up).

Da Explorations of da Pacific Northwest: As told to da Momma from da Princess Harlow (C.D. Sterling) is a wonderful short children's story.  C. crafts a great tale, as I found years ago when I read Cowgirl at Heart, her first novel. But this new one really touched my heart, and I enjoyed it as much as the little ones in my family.  Having watched "Da Princess" Harlow grow up over these last years, and shedding tears for her recently when she went to the Bridge, this story really struck home, and will for any child or adult who has loved a dog.   

My review on Amazon - FIVE STARS

"A wondrous short story of a young woman's adventurous trek with her funny canine companion out into the wilderness of their own landscape. Told with the sense of love that every adult who has dearly loved a dog will relate to, this story is one that will be embraced by children of all ages. As Golden Retriever Harlow and her loving guide "Da Momma" set off on their adventure, we learn much more than just being open to the joy around us, even if fleeting. There are subtle but valuable lessons for all: be prepared, share your things, LEARN new things, leave the wilderness the way you found it, and of course, have enough "cookies". It was a joy to read this aloud to the little ones in my own family, and I know they will want it read before bed on many an evening. A delightful adventure, indeed."

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Veggies are GOOD for you Sunny

 

The Chewy Box has arrived!

Look, Sunny  - it's a Nylabone Broccoli (bacon cheeseburger flavor)

 I wasn't sure if she'd like it, but this is now her favorite chew toy (along with Claude the Lobster).

Green Energy Dog

 When the solar charging station is REALLY uncomfortable,but it's the only one in your vicinity.