There is so much fear in place at this time in our lives. We are living in an historical moment and doing the best we can with so much unknown. So many fears...

One thing that has me concerned. For myself and others. Those who live with PTSD. Isolation is not a good or healthy thing.

A recent writing prompt was to picture yourself getting ready to hibernate for several months. How would you set your space up and how would you feel. This w...

Well my sweet guy. It has been one year and 7 months since we said goodbye. Not sure why it hits me all at once in a rush at times. I sure do miss you. I mi...

A recent writing prompt from a group that I belong to requested a letter of encouragement to a friend that had experienced rejection. Below are my words to m...

Lady Mum: Dex, did you just Toot? Dex: I dunno Lady Mum: *laughing* Dex, ya did it again. You feel ok? Dex: I don't know what Toot is Lady Mum. Come on! Let...

4:14 am Dexter decides it's time to wake up and take a walk on an early winter morning. Dexter: Lady Mum, it's really light out. I thought you said it was "i...

Well Booger, it's taken me a while to sit down and write this. Our Father God, in his time and his plan decided to call you Home recently. I can only imagine...

Lady Mum is typing away on her laptop, getting a story down when she realizes that Dexter is schnoofing and scratching the floor behind her. Lady Mum: Dex, w...

Lady Mum: Hey Dex, whatcha doing bud? Dex: Nuttin. Lady Mum: Ya look half asleep sweet guy. Dex: uhhnnn Lady Mum: So, are you going to keep the chair in that...

Lady Mum and Dexter are relaxing on the sheet covered couch. Why a sheet covered couch you ask? Well, since Dexter tangled with a skunk a couple of days ago,...

"You look comfy Dex. Pooped out?" Struggling to keep his eyes open, "I was a good boy. I already pooped Lady Mum". Laughing, "You did and are a good boy. So ...

Psithurism: The sound of rustling leaves or wind in the trees. I love this word. When I first heard this word, it brought to mind the hundreds of walks over ...

Have you forgotten what it was like 18 years ago on September 11th? It seems as if many may have indeed forgotten. Did you forget that feeling in your heart ...

No one chooses to have post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) It is a traumatic event that you experience, survive and it then becomes a part of you. You may ...

Startled awake. Looking around to determine what woke her, Lady Mum sits on the side of her bed. Dexter lifts his head and says " Wasn't me Lady Mum. You wok...

The years have a way of going by so quickly. One year you are 24 years old and you find yourself joining a veteran post. The Veterans of the Vietnam War, Po...

You are a handsome young man Dexter." "Lady Mum. I don't know what that means. But if it's good, do I get a treat?" Lady Mum laughs. "What's funny Lady Mum? ...

It's a Saturday morning in the Realm. It begins with a 5:45am wake-up by Dexter. Lady Mum gets her coffee while Dexter waits patiently by the door. As they h...

Its 11PM. Lady Mum has just gotten into bed. Dexter jumps up on the bed with his ball. His favorite ball. The one that squeaks. "Lady Mum? I've got my ball."...