DISQUS

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  • Michelle · 5 months ago
    Nice! I like this idea.

    As for E....how about Eggs? Or Excellent!
  • Julie Garmon · 5 months ago
    George is such a wonderful shade of green. He adds character!

    I have a Riley question. We've always had Labs. Usually Labs don't bark unless someone comes to the door. Being a little guy, does Riley bark at little things like squirrels he spots through the window? How does he do when people come to visit? I think he's so adorable--love his festive wear. You can tell--I'm toying with the idea of my very own little dog.
  • Paige · 5 months ago
    Love that idea!

    What about Earth, Ears, Eager, Enjoy, Ego??
  • Vicky · 5 months ago
    Do we get pics of the finished results? I re-decorate all the time! I use a couch cover to change colors and have all kinds of accessories I change out. And I have to rearrange the furniture often too. It IS therapy for me!

    I can't wait to see your response to Julie's questions, it might be my best form of entertainment today! Gotta love a small dog with a BIG personality ;)

    E might be hard... energy, extravagant, extreme, equestrian, equipment, exercise...

    Enjoy your day today! Can't wait to hear about the "makeover" results!!

    Recent blog:=- Slippery Slopes.
  • Debra · 5 months ago
    Happy 4th of July! Love Riley's sweater!
  • Jessie · 5 months ago
    I cope with stress the same way, move the furniture. I also cut my hair or embark on a big craft project. :D

    I'm glad that you have something that you can do to help you feel in control. I think that is very important.

    Happy 4th to you too!!
  • Cynthia · 5 months ago
    Can't wait to see photos of your new digs! :) Riley is a cutie-pie....love the 4th shirt! We have labs too and it just isn't the same to dress them up....though my daughter does try. Have a lovely day today with your Mom and Dad and a very happy 4th Sara!
    ~Cynthia
  • Susie · 5 months ago
    How about "eccentric?" On another note - I admire your approach to your situation.
  • Candy · 5 months ago
    Can't believe Riley lets you put a sweater on him in JULY! What a sweetie. Enjoy your weekend!

    Recent undefined:=-
  • Robin~All Things Heart and Hom · 5 months ago
    Vicky asked my question...do show pics! I can so imagine you rearranging...and I think you could probably hang out an online shingle and start doing life coaching...I think Decorating Different is VERY therapeutic !
    E....easy, elated, elephant (in the room)...that's all I got girl friend :)
    Hope you had a nice time with Mom and Dad

    Recent blog:=- Big Bodacious Blondies!
  • Ed · 5 months ago
    E clearly stand for Ed, I can't emphasize that enough, as I will tell anyone in ear-shot.

    Egad, what an ego, which does sometimes put me behind the eight-ball. Some say I am elderly, but I am not yet eighty. Enough about me.

    I don't know if you are an Evangelical Christian, but what is your favorite Epistle?

    What is your favorite epicurean delight? An eclair perhaps, or a healthy eggplant. Ever eaten an eel?

    Have you ever seen an ectoplasm? Eek! That would be very eerie. Have you ever thought you had ESP?

    Have you been to any place exotic, the Everglades? If you could travel would you like to see Europe? Ethiopia? or maybe visit the Eskimos in Alaska. That would be expensive.

    Eureka, I have another question. What is the best music for your ears? I know you have eclectic taste. Elton John, Elvis, Emmylou Harris, Eric Clapton, ELO, Emiliana Torrini to name a few.

    I was wondering about George's personality. He is something of an enigma. Do you see him as easy going, an extrovert, effervescent, surely not egotistical. Have you thought about making him electric. I am sure he would embrace that.

    Put a little hat on Riley and he might look like an elf. He certainly has had enough escapades to win an Emmy.

    The elegance of your post demonstrate your education. It is something I wish I could emulate. I love reading them in their entirety.

    Enjoy your day with your family.

    Recent blog:=- Happy Fourth Of July
  • Michelle · 5 months ago
    When you have the Energy for pics it would Excellent to Enjoy them with Eachother!

    Just Elaborating... ;)

    Recent blog:=- A Taste of Heaven
  • Sandy Blake · 5 months ago
    Environment
  • John · 5 months ago
    Could you tell us about some Epochmaking times in you life and why?
  • Mandy · 5 months ago
    Elegant Sara, an excuse to educate myself on "E" words is an enigma. Ever elegant, ever exquisite, ever excellent, you are even entertaining!

    How about this:

    Let's hear about what EXASPERATES you (you deserve to vent sometimes) as well as what brings you ENCOURAGEMENT?

    Ps - Did you see this? http://jackandmandy.blogspot.com/2009/07/this-i... />
    Recent blog:=- Congratulations, Angela!!
  • Julie Garmon · 5 months ago
    Oops. Forgot my E word.

    Experience.
    Experiences.
  • Guest · 5 months ago
    Envy?
  • gitz · 5 months ago
    Hmm... how to not scare you off of a little dog... ;)

    Riley can be very vocal... I think part of it is that every little dog thinks it's a big guard dog. He's very protective of me and our home. I have to say, though, that he's better than he used to be now that I've learned a few things. When he was a pup I tried all these things I'd read to distract him from barking, like shaking pennies in a can to distract him and stuff. But I've found the less I use noise or words to correct him, and instead just stand between him and whatever he's focused on, that stops the behavior better. Dog Whisperer taught me that... the more you talk to correct them, the more excited they get. The more you are calm and correct them with your presence, the more they'll respect you.

    Now, I've not mastered the whole "going ape" when people come in the house thing, but again I think Riley gets crazy excited because he never leaves the house and so never was well socialized... so he gets SUPER excited when people come over. If you get a pup make sure you get it around people and other animals a lot right away. It'll make a big difference.

    More than anything, I seriously credit this dog with saving my life and sanity. Especially now. Get thee a small companion dog immediately... you won't regret it.
  • gitz · 5 months ago
    I took pictures just for you :) I'll try to get them off the camera and up soon.
  • gitz · 5 months ago
    Oh, cutting hair is a big coping one for me, too! Although now that I'm big from all these steroids I kind of wish I hadn't cut it a few months ago...
  • gitz · 5 months ago
    I have to keep it so cold in my condo so I can breathe better that I think he appreciates the extra warmth :-[
  • gitz · 5 months ago
    "Egad" makes me think of "The Music Man." Love that movie...
  • gitz · 5 months ago
    I may need to see a photo of your lab in a sweater... that would be hilarious!
  • celita · 5 months ago
    Ed, you are cool!!! love what you did with "E"! :-)

    and, I agree about the positive uses of decorating as a coping method. oh yeah!!!

    and my "E" word(s) and phrases... Ethereal, END of a hard time, EVER after, egregious, ewe, ere (like in poetry), epiphany, eschew, empathy, ebony, erg, ease, epitomize, elephant...