Ocupado – Backstory Behind Champion of My Heart Absence

Lilly and I apologize for the sudden, unexplained absence from blogging these last two weeks. Due to a new and difficult stage in our eldercare responsibilities, we cannot

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Top 10 Things I Miss Since Life Got Complicated

Starting in spring 2009, life around here got increasingly complicated with medical / health worries and looming grief on several fronts. The changes to my daily reality often

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Dog Training Update: Lilly at the Nursing Home

A couple Sundays ago, I took Lilly with me to visit my mom, who remains in the rehabilitation section, after the heart scare in August. Lilly did struggle

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Real Life Update from the Dog Blog Girls at Champion of My Heart

Thanks to fans and friends for the private notes of concern. Everyone here at Chez Champion of My Heart is fine (and completely NOT at the same time).

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Book Review: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakthrough

If you have not yet discovered the wit and wisdom of Ruth Pennebaker, get thyself over to the Fabulous Geezersisters this second. The impeccable writing and larger life

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Dog Recharging Station

Lately, I wish I had one of those charging mats. You know, those things that you just lay your electronics upon and like magic they get charged back

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