I'm proud to report that I haven't smoked in one full year, as of today! Tomorrow I start a special diet, recommended by the inimitable Dr. Sam Walters of Scottsdale, Arizona, to take off all the weight I've put on. This ole cowgirl is determined, ladies and...

YES!!! For a while there, I was considering building an ark and loading up all my critters, two by two. It didn't help that I had the worst case of flu I've had in years. I'm definitely on the mend now, though, and the proof is in the pudding, as they say, because I...

I think!Wow, I had a nasty bout with the flu (for lack of a better term) this time around. My doctor put me on antibiotics last week, and that helped me turn the corner.While I was sick, I mostly slept, but I indulged in some guilty-pleasure TV at intervals--"American...

I don't feel well today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZd0TQY2fBgWhile you're following fun links, try this one.I want a trailer.

http://blog.cmt.com/2010-06-15/read-em-cowboy-mckettricks-of-texas-sweeps/The McKettrick boys are featured on CMT's blog and there is a great contest underway, so I wanted you to know all about it. Here's your chance to win.We have rain today. (Big surprise.) I am on...

The weather report: sunshine. (Note to self: enjoy now. Rain on the way. Again.)The dog report: Sadie is snoozing on her bed nearby. She has consumed her breakfast and given up all hope (she would have me believe) of scoring an extra one. Bernice, the Yorkie, is...

Amanda Peterson, my niece Angie's best friend in the world and my honorary niece, married her sweetheart, Norm Grock, this past Saturday. I wasn't able to make it to the wedding, but I can't wait to see the pictures. Amanda, you must have been a very beautiful bride....

"A Prayer for Owen Meany", by John Irving, is my current fascination on my iPod. I could do without the political soapboxing, but the story is wonderful and the writing goes well beyond wonderful. If you've never read, or listened to, this novel, I highly recommend...

And I'm celebrating!Back tomorrow.