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Keep Moving Forward: Wreaths Across America 2025
Earlier this week a convoy left a small rural town in Maine headed to Arlington National Cemetery on an important mission, to deliver thousands of handmade wreaths to remember our fallen Veterans, honor those who serve, and teach children the value of freedom. Along the way, they will be stopping at schools, veterans memorials and parks for special events to honor […]
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Caught Up in the Frenzy
Today I dedicate my song parody to all those caught up in the shopping frenzy of the holidays. Set to the tune of REM’s “Losing My Religion,” I first penned it back in 2021, after a particularly overwhelming Cyber Monday. I reshare it today because I didn’t have time to write a new blog post. […]
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Asa’s Eye and Nose Aftermath
Friends, I saw my eye doctor yesterday and the news isn’t good. There is scarring behind my iris causing adhesions, which restricts the movement of my pupil. I am in the early stages of Iris Bombe, which is how I lost my other eye. The ophthalmologist cannot predict when this sudden spike in uncontrolled pressure […]
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Elves, We’re Good Here, Right?
So ummm, hi Santa’s Elves. I suppose you heard that commotion in the living room yesterday? Oh who am I fooling? How could you not hear it! But I can explain! You see, although there is Dad’s Four Paws on the Floor Rule, Mom and I have this unspoken agreement that it is alright for […]
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Asa’s Snow Celebration
It may be a week past my birthday, but Angel Chuck Billy’s gift for me arrived right on time! So please join me as I celebrate the first snow of the season, continued healing from my surgery, and my 11th Birthday! Let’s get this party started!
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A Little Humor from Our Time in the Waiting Room
They say laughter is the best medicine. They also say finding humor in a situation is a good way to cope. Well I can attest that both are true based on my own experiences in recent months. So please join me as I share some of the lighter moments at the animal hospital. Awkward Introduction: […]
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Truly Thankful
On this Thanksgiving our hearts are overflowing with gratitude. This has been a difficult year for me and my family, and we are forever grateful for all of your love and kindness on the droopy tail days, and for celebrating with us on the good. We cannot express how thankful we are for YOU!!! And […]
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Asa Goes to 11
Announcement from Asa’s World Tour of Maine’s producer, Philip Sloth, for immediate release: Today Asa is cranking it up to 11 – his 11th birthday that is! As a true rock star, Asa got here in dramatic fashion with many twists and turns. Even Nigel Tufnel and the rest of the boys in Spinal Tap […]
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I’m Home Sweet Home Again
Thank you for your positive vibes and prayers! I can feel your love surrounding me, and it gave Mom and Dad great comfort through this whole ordeal. My apologies they didn’t respond to your messages, but rest assured they are reading them all, and we are so grateful for your kindness. So what happened? As […]
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Fungi, Bye, Bye, Bye!
Tomorrow is the big day for my second surgery to remove the nasal fungus for good! And this procedure can’t come soon enough because not only did the Aspergillosis return with a vengeance in my left nasal cavity, it spread to my right this time. Therefore, so there aren’t any mixed messages to this uninvited […]
