I am grateful for the events, opportunities for learning, and gifts of 2011, despite feeling as though I've ridden out this past year on a roller-coaster without a safety bar...
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| All snuggled in for a long winter's nap... |
- March: Major life change - single after 22 years.
- April: Recovering and reflecting on who I am, what I will do with my "wild and precious life," and how to live more authentically in the world.
- May: Lost our little Joy on Mother's Day. Jimmy is sad and depressed and so are we all. Life is not as rich without the "pretty, pretty princess."
Joy - June: Thinking about a new companion for Jim and learning patience.
- July: Gift of Poppy and the beginnings of insight/inspiration for a new perspective on living rightly; gratitude for Bad Rap's extensive video catalog of training resources.
- August: Vacation time and exploring the Central Coast with family and my new companion.
- September: Looking at volunteer opportunities and considering what calls me to act.
- October: First foray with Bad Rap volunteers distributing flyers for one of their free spay/neuter/shot clinics.
- November: More flyer distribution (I'm liking this!) and signing up to volunteer at Berkeley Animal Care Services to help needful dogs and cats.
- December:
Poppy finally had her spay surgery and discovered she LOATHED the cone of shame. First solo Christmas in many years but wonderful companions will keep the loneliness at bay - and one more first - trying my hand at fostering. (Smacking head with palm and wondering, once again, what did I get myself into?)
The Cone of Shame
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| Scooter - Christmas foster pup |
Merry Christmas and wishes for a wild and precious New Year to one and all!
~ Lisa
