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The Hawaii writing retreat offered spectacular views that were definitely inspirational

Pros and Cons of the Writing Workshop Hawaii Writing Retreat

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 andriakennedy

“Writing retreat” sets the imagination on fire and gets writers dreaming of focused time with their laptop and notebook. Nothing but seclusion and time to discuss and hammer out trouble sections of their book or essays. And a retreat IS a dream come true. But there are downsides that no one ever mentions. So I’m here to offer both sides of that coin based on my recent excursion to Hawaii. … Read on…Pros and Cons of the Writing Workshop Hawaii Writing Retreat

Juniper took to hiking as if she was bred for it

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Juniper: From Race Dog to Hiking Dog

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 andriakennedy

Ask any greyhound owner, and they’ll assure the dogs are big couch potatoes. So we weren’t sure what Juniper would think when we took her on her first hiking trip. But she loved it! And she’s turned into a regular backpacker ever since. … Read on…Juniper: From Race Dog to Hiking Dog

We said farewell to Firefly after 14 years this week

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Saying Farewell: My Tribute to Firefly

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022 andriakennedy

The decision to say farewell is never easy. And while 14 years can sound long, depending on your perspective, it comes up short by other reckonings. Firefly has been such a huge part of my life – and my husband’s – and that makes saying goodbye even harder to say. … Read on…Saying Farewell: My Tribute to Firefly

I can't believe it's Ekko's 1st birthday already!

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Happy 1st Birthday, Ekko!

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 andriakennedy

Remember that tiny tuxedo kitten we brought home back in January? Well, today is his 1st birthday! (It doesn’t seem nearly long enough to mark that milestone) … Read on…Happy 1st Birthday, Ekko!

Cosplay is one of the heralds of DragonCon

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DragonCon 2022 (AKA the Zoo and Aquarium)

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 andriakennedy

Okay, so remembering to take photos AT DragonCon was a big failure on my part. And not forgetting my camera was another. But I had my phone with me, and I managed to document SOME of our venture into normality as we attended DragonCon 2022 (and the zoo and aquarium). … Read on…DragonCon 2022 (AKA the Zoo and Aquarium)

Firefly may have 14 years on him, but he's still going strong

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Firefly: 14 Years and Counting

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 andriakennedy

Birthdays are important milestones for our furry family members. And if they have the kind of medical history Firefly does, they take on a new importance. Especially when you’re talking 14 YEARS. He’s our champion lemon – and we wouldn’t have it any other way. … Read on…Firefly: 14 Years and Counting

Juniper and Ekko have been progressing to cuddling

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Juniper and Ekko: Learning to Cuddle

June 13, 2022 andriakennedy

The Minions all get along (for the most part). And when we introduced Ekko to the household, we knew he came from a foster home with dogs. Juniper, of course, tolerated cats. So we never anticipated a problem. We also didn’t foresee the eventual bond that’s sprung up. … Read on…Juniper and Ekko: Learning to Cuddle

Emerald Island was one of our stops during our North Carolina trip

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What I Did on My North Carolina Trip

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 andriakennedy

Okay, so maybe North Carolina wasn’t at the top of my dream vacation list. But vacations away from work and responsibility count wherever you get them. And now you get to enjoy some of my photos. Think of it as living vicariously in case you’re still chained to a computer. … Read on…What I Did on My North Carolina Trip

Tonks is every bit as shocked to turn 4 as I am to admit it!

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Happy 4th Birthday, Tonks!

April 1, 2022 andriakennedy

April 1 is a magical day! (Nope, not April Fools Day) It’s Tonks’s birthday! And she’s a whopping 4-years-old today! (Insert tears here) … Read on…Happy 4th Birthday, Tonks!

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Juniper and Little Dogs: An Epic Farce

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 andriakennedy

When most people think of a 70-pound dog, they consider them “sturdy.” In other words, you wouldn’t expect that pup to run and hide from something unexpected. Such as little dogs they could otherwise step on. But Juniper’s – well, not like other dogs. As we’ve come to learn. … Read on…Juniper and Little Dogs: An Epic Farce

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