Monthly Archives: February 2017

Princess’ Team: A Tribute to LOVE

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Julie Hooker

Etiquette suggests that we place the person before the situation. However, I do not know of a pet person that would not want the pet to come first. My pet people see veterinarians as super heroes. Veterinarians are real people … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons from the Horde

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Julie Hooker

 Wear your coat when you go outside in inclement weather. 2. Snuggle.   3.  Gramma’s are awesome. Love them while you can. 4.  It’s okay to be inquisitive. 5.  Eat, drink and be merry. 6. If you have Faith, you … Continue reading →

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The Little Things, My Big Girl

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Julie Hooker

Faith’s Auntie T used to ask, “Where’s Faith? I didn’t see her.” Since Faith was so petite, that was our in-joke. Now, when I look, she’s everywhere and nowhere. These moments hurt my heart today. 1.Finding a big clump of … Continue reading →

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Having Faith

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Julie Hooker

From the day my girl, Faith, arrived, she claimed this spot in the corner of the kitchen. Her spot, next to sink in front of the drawers that hold silverware, towels, and measuring spoons. (You know, the drawers that one … Continue reading →

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We Will Not “LOOSE” Our Uniqueness

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Julie Hooker

Someone I considered a friend posted this on her Facebook page last week. Her daughter, college student, replied, “There are a lot of things I could say about this ludicrous statement. But since you are my mother, I’m just going … Continue reading →

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My BROmance is Better Than a Romance

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Julie Hooker

On Saturday, I had a BRO-versation. ME:  Do you remember that guy I dated that you thought was creepy? JEFF:  Which one? ME: The one with the really bad eyebrows. JEFF: I need a little more to go on. ME: … Continue reading →

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Mom is a MOPTIMIST When It Come to Trump

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Julie Hooker

ME:  Did you hear that Kelly Anne Conway made up a terrorist attack? I’m terrified of Trump. MOM:  Well, we can hope for the best. ME: The best is that we’re still around a year from now. MOM:  Well, if … Continue reading →

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Opposable Thumbs and Partners

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Julie Hooker

On occasion, not very often, it occurs to me that life would be easier if another being with opposable thumbs shared my home. By 5:37 pm, I was in my jammies and ready for glass of wine. I twisted and … Continue reading →

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