My dog already has one--this doorbell. Works beautifully. I would never have another dog without one.

A goat. Whenever I need a goat there are never any handy. And usually I'd like several.

She is 13 and fully vaccinated, thankfully! It is terrible, I agree.

We have seatbelt laws, and helmet laws, and drunk driving laws, all of which restrict people's bodily autonomy. If people did the right thing on their own, we wouldn't need those laws. But people have proven again and again that they WON'T do the right thing unless someone makes them. So make them, somehow.

I'm so sorry. I've been told I can no longer require masks in my Sunday School classroom. I don't have words for how wrong that is, but some parents were complaining. I decided to stay and teach. I'll take them outside as long as I can. I figure they will be better off with me than with someone else. Thank God I had two people in leadership at church support my position. At least I don't feel so alone. ***Don't quote please.****

Right. I'm sad to say it, but nothing will change some people's views at this point. I do think people would take up arms over mandated vaccinations and it's maddening.

That is exactly where we are at. I must think to myself a dozen times a day, how can people be so STUPID. I'm not trying to be unkind; it's just so, so frustrating. 😞

Four members of extended family, all vaccinated, all diagnosed with COVID recently. Not all living together but spend a lot of time together. One was very ill but not to the point of hospitalization; the others are doing okay AFAIK. Others in the same family who were unvaccinated were infected as well--six total, I believe. Don't quote please.

What a handsome boy. I am very partial to black Chi and Chi-mix boys and still miss mine. ❤️ I'm so glad his passing was peaceful and full of love. Deepest sympathy to you and your family. You will see him again!!! "...the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God." Romans 8:21

You laugh or you cry. Or both.

I'm so sorry, Katie. Praying for you and your family.

We were married over a decade with no kids in the home, so, no, I'm not anxious about being in that place again. @Melissa in Australia, I hope you get your holiday. ❤️

THAT IS AWESOME!!! Love it. Congrats to the happy couple!