Category Archives: Kindness

Dogs, Donuts, and the Divine

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Julie Hooker

Dogs, Donuts and the Divine At the end of 2015, a year I did not particularly enjoy, Faith’s sister from another litter was diagnosed with cancer. “GETTING FAT” was added to her bucket list. I keep the Affirmations for the … Continue reading →

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Basic Human Decency, Respect and Grace

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Julie Hooker

Back in 1993, what feels like another lifetime, Dwight and I moved into a one-bedroom condo on the seventh floor or The American Towers in downtown Salt Lake City. The idea of living downtown was charming. Everything was within walking distance. … Continue reading →

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Gratitude Jar: from Solstice to Solstice

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Julie Hooker

On the longest night of the year, Winter Solstice, I released all of the sadness from 2015 into the stars. Then, I started this gratitude jar. From the longest night to the shortest, I’ll drop in a word, a phrase, … Continue reading →

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Santa Paws Came to Town

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Santa Paws Came to Town Each year our Kaibab Bernese Mountain Dog family, under the stewardship of Mary-Ann Bowman, comes together with Secret Santa. Today, when I came home from school, a brown box was resting next to the gate. Bernie … Continue reading →

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I Have Faith

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Julie Hooker

I Have Faith 2 September 2014   Sometimes I envy those with blind faith. I envy my mother who believes, with her whole heart, that there are three kingdoms in heaven and, if she keeps the covenants she made in … Continue reading →

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Patience with Puppy Mill Pups

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Patience with Puppy Mill Pups I am not patient. It is not a quality I developed. In fact, I stand by Carrie Fisher’s statement that, “the only problem with instant gratification, is that it takes too damn long.” Last month … Continue reading →

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Having Faith

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Having Faith   Five letters. Monosyllabic. Still, FAITH is a big word.   It is a noun and means “complete trust or confidence in someone or something.”   The smallest of her litter, my Bernese Mountain Dog was named “Faith.” … Continue reading →

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6 is the Magic Number

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Last night, walking with my neighbor, we talked about feeling “overwhelmed.” Someone once told her to make a list of SIX things to accomplish each day. Six is manageable. More than six, becomes overwhelming. I’m trying it today. 1. Feed … Continue reading →

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The Least of These Include Our Animal Companions

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Julie Hooker

“Inasmuch ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” — Matthew 25:40 So often, “the least of these,” include our animal companions. But, they are far from the “least” of these. … Continue reading →

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Just One More Soldier

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Faith, my Bernese Mountain Dog, does not like hearing the doorbell ring.  Nor, does she like knocking on the door.  (Halloween is not our favorite holiday.)  So, to avoid any added angst, we posted this sign on our front gate. … Continue reading →

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