Aiden and dog sculpture

Getting to Know Tennessee

Many of my readers have wondered how I (Aiden, the service dog) am doing in Tennessee.

Well, I’ll tell all y’all with a few pictures. Today on my Service Dog Blog, you’ll learn about our trips to Cumberland Gap and Knoxville, TN. We even met a guy named Elvis, which was soooo embarrassing!

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Over 50, Even More Defined,’ by Shel Harrington

The Author Reads – Book Review of ‘Over 50, Even More Defined,’ by Shel Harrington

Feeling old and need a good laugh?

Check out Over 50, Even More Defined, by Shel Harrington.

This book is filled with ROTFLOL belly laughs and giggle-snort moments, written by a humorist for a “chronologically” mature audience.

Click to read my full review and to discover my favorite “quinbloits.”

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Fish Hotel

Mom Takes Me Everywhere

As a dog, I love adventures. As summer comes to an end, my doggy heart fondly considers some of the fun things I encountered in our travels.

Check out my blog to see pictures of me almost getting swallowed by a fish hotel, meeting a giant orange horse, and sitting next to the strangest cat I’ve ever seen.

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Christy and Aiden in front of Thief River Falls sign

Summer Reunions

As school resumes preschool through college, I am anticipating getting into substitute teaching.

I’m also looking back on our road trip to Thief River Falls, Minnesota, for an all- school reunion. I have never been back for any of my class reunions and next year marks 40 years since I graduated. UGH!

Read on for more about my class reunion…

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Christy holding "Forgive the Trespassers"

The Author Reads – Book Review of ‘Forgive the Trespassers,’ by Vickie Phelps

If you like romance filled with suspense, then “Forgive the Trespassers,” by Vickie Phelps, is for you.

Read on for my full review and info about the book and author.

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Christy waving with Aiden on rock in river

Water-Logged Dog

Those of you who know me (Aiden, the service dog) know how much I hate water.

When I first came to live with Christy, she had to smear peanut butter on the shower wall in order for me to get in the tub. Recently, we went on a long road trip where I encountered some water.

Today on my blog you’ll see me being brave – crossing the Mississippi River!

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The Author Reads – Book Review of ‘Lakeside Retreat: Life-Giving Inspiration From a Restful Shore,’ by Marci Seither

I am so excited – no; I’m jumping-up-and-down thrilled – because for the first time ever reviewing a book, I can actually go to the place it talks about. Lake Nebagamon is a real place, not a fictional location made up by the author of the book I’m enjoying.

Read on for my review of Lakeside Retreat: Life-Giving Inspiration From a Restful Shore.

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Trek for a Tennessee Troll

I woke up one morning and Mom said, “We’re going on a mission to find a Tennessee Troll.”

So we did! Today on my (Aiden-the-service dog) blog, I’ll show you pictures of trolls galore that we discovered in Cosby, Tennessee.

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Have You Seen This Cow?

Instead of writing about my own doggy adventures, I must tell you my friend Nash’s amazing story. Nash was a rescue baby bull that my friend Paige and her family raised in their rural backyard (until he became too large for their space).

Read on to learn about a horrible mistake that had a miraculous ending.

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Living with Diabetes and Moving

We’ve been in Tennessee about five months now. With all our combined health issues, I knew that the transition from one type of healthcare to the next would not be easy. We stored up our prescriptions and supplies just in case things took longer.

In this post, I’ll share some of the differences we’re discovering about the health care options in California and Tennessee.

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