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What can one learn by pet sitting a friend’s dog for two weeks? An appreciation for one’s own dog, who is quiet and does not pee in the house, perhaps. But, I suspect the answer is supposed to be a bit deeper than that. One night, early on in the visit, while “Ricky” was sitting…
Simple
I was having one of those days – a whole string of them, actually – where it felt as though I spent every workday perched atop some amusement park ride called “The Scrambler.” Through sheer force of will, I repeatedly managed to eject myself at the end of the day, only to turn around and…
God is like Priceline, Part II
If you’re like me, you read last month’s article and felt there was a little something missing. What about those times when you don’t know what God is telling you to do? When you’re faced with a decision and you have no idea which way to go? How can you tell God, “Yes, I”ll book…
God is Like Priceline, Part I
I was reading the later chapters of Exodus one evening – the part where God is instructing the Israelites how to establish the tabernacle, the ark of the covenant, the altar, and the priestly garments – and it struck me how nice it would be sometimes if God were always that explicit with us. He…
Well Connected
You know those people who know people? Think about someone who has a connection to a dignitary or celebrity. Or, as epitomized in classic mafia flicks, someone who can say with serious intent amidst a billow of cigar smoke: “I know people.” In other words: I’ve got connections. Don’t mess with me. Well, I’m not…
Before the Rains End
I’ve always loved walking in the rain. And while walking alone never stopped me before, now that I have a dog, I have an even better excuse to venture out amidst the wet and wind. She doesn’t enjoy the rain quite as much as I, but her enthusiasm for walks usually beats out her dislike…
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Janet Beagle, PhD is the founder of The Mustard Patch. She divides her time between the Midwest and New England, and if she’s not writing, she’s probably out hiking with her 2-and 4-footed friends.