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Riding the trails
What are your favorite physical activities or exercises? As a incomplete quadriplegic and living with SJIA, exercise is very difficult. I do enjoy going out to the trails and walking along the river bank. When I had Dayton with me we often enjoyed the nice cool breeze and the shade of the trees along the… Continue reading
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Grieving
What could you do less of? If there was anything in the world I could do less of, it’s grieving. Over the past 11 years, I’ve lost 2 service dogs, my grandma, my Mum and my Dad. In addition to those losses, I have lost 3 of my closest friends (all three were friends of… Continue reading
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Looking Back
What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year? This year has had its ups and downs. But for the most part, I have to say it was a good year. My second granddaughter was born this year. I’m filled with joy when I see my family. I’m so proud of… Continue reading
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Black bears
Do you ever see wild animals? The summer before I left for university, my parents decided to rent a cottage for the week about 6 hours north of our city. The first night we were there, my Mum heard a noise outside the cottage so my Dad went out to investigate. He saw two black… Continue reading
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Skunks
Do you ever see wild animals? I live in an area where seeing skunks, raccoons, squirrels, chipmunks, etc is a common occurrence. However, skunks are not my friends. 😊 I recall a whole family of skunks that used to visit our backyard when I was a teenager. Happily, we were all inside by the time… Continue reading
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Québec
Do you have a favorite place you have visited? Where is it? I am not Catholic but one of my favourite places to visit is Ste. Anne de Beaupré in Québec. The artwork in the Basilica is some of the most beautiful pieces I’ve ever seen. The Cyclorama of Jerusalem is also breathtaking. The Cyclorama… Continue reading
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What is A Service Dog?
A service dog is trained for many needs. Things my service dogs have done for me : And so much more that I cannot list. A service dog is not a pet. He or she may also be a companion when resting from work at home. They enjoy the same things as other non-working dogs.… Continue reading
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Standard Poodles
What are your favorite animals? I like almost all dogs. But the ones that steal my heart are Standard Poodles. They know they are more intelligent than their humans. They have an amazing ability in logic. They can figure things out so well. They think they are lap dogs even when they are 2’10” or… Continue reading
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Favourite Meals
What are your family’s top 3 favorite meals? Chocolate Chocolate And Chocolate 🥰 Continue reading
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In Loving Memory
Dayton, my loving service dog went on to a better place on November 17, 2023. He gave everything to me. His unconditional love and his joy as a service dog for 11 years. He was 13 years old when he laid his head down on my lap for the last time and his soul soared… Continue reading
Dr Kelly Fleming 