To all my loyal and faithful family and friends: I am sorry for not posting for such a long time. I have been in Carbon Hill Alabama for most of the summer. It is off grid. No electric, no internet, water we catch from the sky. It is a rugged lifestyle but so interesting. Every day is exciting. We discover shards of pottery left behind from people who lived years prior. Waterfalls, caves and unearthing arrowheads are but a few neat things we locate. I love Alabama people. The

There’s never a dull moment in my life, thanks to my three four-legged companions who keep me smiling every single day. Each one has their own personality, quirks, and way of reminding me what unconditional love truly feels like. First, there’s Dallas Cowboy , a beautiful tan-and-brown Chihuahua I rescued over six years ago. What started as a second chance for him turned into a lifelong bond for me. These days, he’s practically attached to my leg—like a little shadow that fol