Category Archives: Book
Cover Reveal!
For those who missed it on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, I was finally able to reveal the cover of the book! I also received the very first copy of the book. Granted, that was a proof copy, but to see … Continue reading
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Excerpt
Time is flying and I have lots of exciting things coming up surrounding the book! First, you will find an excerpt below. If you haven’t signed up for the newsletter yet, you should! I will be announcing giveaways and some … Continue reading
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It’s All Happening!
Friends, I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted. That’s because I have been busy getting this book ready for you! Things are happening, covers are being designed, and I might be freaking out just a little bit. I … Continue reading
Understanding the Why.
Oliver brought so many people into our lives. Anywhere we took him, we were stopped by people who could instantly see how friendly (and funny) he was. He was a magnet that drew people of all ages. Through Oliver, our … Continue reading
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Announcement: It’s Finished!
I am so happy to announce that What Oliver Taught Me is now finished. Well, finished in the sense that I have a start, a middle and an end. While I’ve never written a book before, I do know this … Continue reading
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Lesson: Fears
Fear, stress, and anxiety are emotions that are quite tortuous to our minds, bodies, and souls. When I fear something, it manifests in the form of panic attacks. It doesn’t happen often but there are times when I will … Continue reading
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Lesson: Gifts
Oliver brought so many gifts into my life, one of the biggest being all of the new people I have met because of him. While I met so many people during Oliver’s life by attending fundraisers and taking him to … Continue reading
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Lesson: Connections
This half-face picture on the left is Nico. I met Nico and his owner, Gerri, one day in early 2011. I had taken Oliver to the park and none of his friends were there…and then came Gerri and Nico. We … Continue reading
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Lesson: Me Time
Oliver had a very large group of dog friends and we would meet them almost daily at our local park. While some dogs played with balls and toys, other dogs chased each other and played roughly. Oliver would often go … Continue reading
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Lesson: Choosing Friends
If you are in a room full of people you don’t know, are you drawn to people who might have similar interests as you or do you gravitate towards people who might be the exact opposite of you? What do … Continue reading
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