The Dogs I Meet – Dumbo

You know those moments when you’re directed to the longest checkout line imaginable—for both returns and purchases—and you’re convinced the wait is going to last forever? Just hang in there. Because sometimes the universe rewards your patience with a dog. That was how I met Dumbo. Named for his wonderfully oversized ears, Dumbo rode proudly…

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Where Wild Things Persist

The Llano Estacado is not empty, nor is it merely a stretch of barren earth and endless plowed fields. Beneath its vast skies, life still stirs quietly among the dust and wind. Does wildlife struggle here? Without question. The rains are scarce, the winds relentless, and the summer heat unforgiving. Survival on the High Plains…

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Always Keep Learning

When my Azrael passed suddenly on October 9, 2023, my world crashed. There were many days, hours, and minutes I was depressed to the point of wanting to give up on life completely. Ai entered my life. Many hate it. Others love it. It has become a useful tool in many regards. Most of all,…

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The Blessing

Surprises abound if you are looking. Surprises often are simply right in front of you and you do not see them until the last second before the moment happens. This little burrowing owl became a beautiful surprise that made me scream out. My scream and yelling out stop made the guys jump out of their…

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