Photo by C. Jeschke (Unsplash) My husband and I recently returned from a brief getaway. A road trip down the coast of California. Besides looking for buried treasures along the beach, one of our favorite things is taking time to meet fellow travelers. Whether it’s the restaurant cashier or another wandering soul, we love hearing …
Author: Allison McCormick
Lessons for My Wayward Walk
Photo by K. Kazaks - Unsplash I recently had the opportunity to take care of our neighbor’s dog. They were off touring Switzerland, 11 days of hiking the Alps and sampling the local cuisine. Koda is a Shitzu by breed but a mule by character. He’s tiny but boy does he have a stubborn streak. …
It Takes A Process
Photo by A. McCormick My home office window has a bird’s eye view of the construction in the adjacent empty lot. From clearing the land to pouring the foundation, the initial house framing to the crane placing the roof eves, it’s been quite the process and it’s only the start. I’ve been told there are …
Lessons From A Lost Fur-Baby
Photo by PawBoost Alert My morning walk started like most. A walk through the front gate, across the street, and onto the mile and a half long walking trail that heads to a pecan orchard. About 2 blocks into my walk, she appeared. She inched her way out from under the shrubs, stretching long and …
I Wonder What my Father Would Say
Photo by A. Burden (Unsplash) As I write this post, the country is preparing to celebrate Independence Day. But I have to admit, I’m not feeling very festive. There has been a grey cloud chasing me this week and I don’t seem to be able to shake it. My husband asked if everything was OK. …
A Father’s Legacy
Photo by M. Parzuchowski (Unsplash) Dads leave a legacy that influences us for a lifetime. For some, the relationship makes us see the world with optimism and hope. We courageously walk in the world and know that a safety net is always available, a refuge forever near. While for others, the connection teaches us to …
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