Category Archives: Animal Impact

My Husband is a Koala Bear.

Posted on November 9, 2014 by GJD

Not just because he’s cute and hug-able. Did you know Koala bears sleep 18-22 hours a day?  Since his accident, Paul has taken naps.  Lots of naps. He’s trying to do more and more things, but for every effort, he has … Continue reading →

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Karma’s a Bat.

Posted on October 13, 2013 by GJD

It’s been over a week since my husband high-tailed it away from the bat situation on a loosely scheduled trip to visit an old friend combined with three days of windsurfing and camping on the way home. (Please see Living With … Continue reading →

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The only thing worse than a bat in the house is an angry bat in the house.

Posted on October 9, 2013 by GJD

Down and dirty, this is what happened when the bat guy came out today (for full history, see Living With A Bat).  Yes, I’m afraid of bats. He confirmed my intruder was a bat–not a mouse or any other critter. … Continue reading →

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Living With A Bat

Posted on October 6, 2013 by GJD

It’s been a while (over a year), but I remember.  Oh, how I remember.  My heart stops at every creak, odd noise, and unusual silhouette on the wall. Once again, I wear a baseball cap throughout the house, there is … Continue reading →

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It’s not a screenplay option but…

Posted on March 11, 2013 by GJD

It’s not a screenplay option, but my heart still did a little flip when I learned my story about Blue Blue for Furry Friends Fur-Ever: The Book had made the cut.  So Yaay!  (And thank you once again, Blue Blue, … Continue reading →

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Blue Thoughts

Posted on October 15, 2012 by GJD

“Blue Thoughts” He wasn’t home to meet me tonight. Never again. I won’t be able to hold him tonight. Never again. Meltdown. Can’t be helped. Hurts so bad, but don’t want to not hurt. Reminds me how much he mattered. … Continue reading →

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Holy Bat Guano!

Posted on June 13, 2012 by GJD

When I got a text while shopping at the Bead & Button show in Milwaukee from my husband, I expected something to the effect of… Do you really need to buy that?  Not:  The bat was rabid.  Of course, I … Continue reading →

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Cats Love the Company of Other Cats: Debunking the Myth

Posted on December 5, 2011 by GJD

 =^,^= Okay, about cats…  This morning I read a Facebook post by a friend who’s under pressure from her husband and two young sons to adopt another cat (kitten) when they already have one perfectly happy cat.  The responses to … Continue reading →

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Please Pass The Pheromone Collar…

Posted on November 14, 2010 by GJD

The morning I woke up in bliss. As I tumbled out of my beautiful dream about pastel flowers and tweeting birds, Blue-Blue purred and nestled in my arms. Then I opened my eyes to find my nose pressed against his … Continue reading →

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What Happens When Your Guy Might Not Be As Brilliant As You Thought?

Posted on August 21, 2010 by GJD

I’m questioning the smarts of a guy who shares my bed at night, is privy to my innermost secrets, and sees me in ways no one else ever does. No, he’s not my husband, but I can explain. This guy … Continue reading →

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