I'm not sure how, but my old rings finally came off and I did get my sparkly silicone bands that will help with swelling during and after exercise. They will also make my work as an animal caregiver easier. Some animals have extremely fluffy fur and I always worry about accidentally hurting them if my … Continue reading Sparkly
Author: bekatucker
His Little Pony
Bella isn't overtly affectionate. She doesn't lick much or run to the door to greet us. At times, she seems aloof and distant, but I can always count on her to be near when one of her human pups is sick. She seems to understand that she has something they need and only she can … Continue reading His Little Pony
Why I’m still voting.
Living in Georgia during an election year wasn’t previously stressful like it is now. Prior to 2018, Georgia’s political leanings were fairly reliable. I had a general idea of which candidates would win and what color Georgia would be on maps when it popped up during news segments. I also knew from much earlier in … Continue reading Why I’m still voting.
Taylor Swift and October 15th
Occasionally, I hear a song that I have to play again and then a few more times following, letting the lyrics settle in and do the work that art does. I find that certain songs seem to show up at just the right time to make me pause and feel and grow. Unsurprisingly to those … Continue reading Taylor Swift and October 15th
Pet Sitting Tips
Sometimes when I’m working as an animal sitter, I have moments of hilarity, knowing things would have gone more smoothly with a little bit more forethought. Here are some tips that I’ve learned from mistakes. Maybe they’ll save you some effort! -When caring for a puppy, wear long sleeves and long pants and closed toe … Continue reading Pet Sitting Tips
Sausage Fingers
It has been years since I completed a 5k race. My last race bib was from just before the pandemic, but I have a new one to add to it now. Though there is frost on our roof this morning, this past Saturday it was hot and humid. Georgia is like that–our weather is fickle. … Continue reading Sausage Fingers
Kitty house.
There is much strife in our world. It is unbelievably easy to read the news daily, local, national, and global. In seconds, we're able to find ample evidence of famine, war, and hatred. Too much of this exposure can be debilitating, destroying hope, and leaving us feeling as if there is no good in the … Continue reading Kitty house.
Jammies!
A decade ago, I would have laughed at the thought of needing to buy pajamas for a dog. Greyhounds actually need them because of their reduced body fat. Bella enjoys getting dressed and spins in circles when she sees me pull her jammies out of the closet. Apparently, getting dressed is extremely exhausting.
Waiting for payday.
In my opinion, basic ramen packs should not be underestimated. With an electric kettle (if you don't have one, consider getting one) providing boiling water in less than 5 minutes, ramen can be made in under 9 minutes. When you add the leftover roasted veggies and sausage from the night before to drained noodles and … Continue reading Waiting for payday.
Knowing why I don’t know how to be.
I’m not good at resting. I’ve mentioned this before and it still hasn’t changed. Time has provided a bit of clarity and I have an inkling of why I don’t rest well. Being busy prevents me from dealing with anything in my head. I didn’t realize I did it until just a couple of months … Continue reading Knowing why I don’t know how to be.
Beka Tucker 