New Story with a Border Collie! And a Reader's Review
Border collies are so smart. I think that's why Kelly is such a star in the Meg Sheppard Mystery Series! And the word challenge piece I...
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vickyearle
- Apr 4, 2022
- 3 min
Animal Abuse and Human Violence:
Is there a link between animal abuse and war crimes? This photo appeared in Maclean's Magazine. No animals were hurt. He was a willing...
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vickyearle
- Mar 30, 2022
- 3 min
Leadership and Volodymyr Zelenskyy; and Our Racehorse
Back in November 1996 (yes, a long time ago!), I had an article published in Executive Excellence. I’m not sure if it’s around anymore,...
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vickyearle
- Mar 26, 2022
- 2 min
Those Who Remain; and Ice Skating
'Grandpa and Me Ice Skating' by Norman Rockwell: story below! First, I think it's disappointing there are so many companies still doing...
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vickyearle
- Mar 20, 2022
- 4 min
Do Not Give Up! And Another Cat Story.
While I confess to be poorly educated on Ukraine, what little I know, and continue to learn, about the people in the face of Russia's...
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vickyearle
- Mar 16, 2022
- 2 min
Sunflowers and a Bowl of Fruit
I think I must be the last person on the face of this Earth to learn that the sunflower is the official flower of Ukraine. I would still...
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vickyearle
- Mar 13, 2022
- 5 min
Gone to the Dogs! And a Plea.
Kelly doesn't like her photograph taken (those of you who've read any of the books in the Meg Sheppard Mystery Series will know who...
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vickyearle
- Mar 9, 2022
- 2 min
Petition? And a Cat Story
Before I share my cat story, I want to let you know about a petition that I've signed that you may want to check out. I must thank Pam...
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vickyearle
- Mar 6, 2022
- 2 min
How About Joining a Boycott? And Here's a Teddy Bear Story!
First, the boycott! Many companies have pulled out of Russia. But some have not. And this is a way we can help to make a difference, to...
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vickyearle
- Mar 4, 2022
- 1 min
Ukraine: How Can I Help?
I know I'm not alone. Russia's lawless and brutal murder of Ukrainians is breaking my heart. How can people be that barbaric? And the...
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vickyearle
- Mar 1, 2022
- 4 min
Why? Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
This was a particularly difficult piece for me to write. I knew I wanted to write a story related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine for...
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vickyearle
- Feb 24, 2022
- 2 min
A Melancholy Story: Just Because
I know I should be posting something cheerful, but I find that I can't. I'm sure you understand. This isn't a horrible story, it's just...
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vickyearle
- Feb 20, 2022
- 4 min
Crossroads: A Story
All the talk about weather and especially the images I've seen of crashing waves in the UK reminded me of a story I wrote. It's a bit of...
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vickyearle
- Feb 15, 2022
- 6 min
Mighty Heart: His Story by Jennifer Morrison
Congratulations to Jennifer Morrison on the publication of her book Run with a Mighty Heart! Jennifer relates the heart-warming and...
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vickyearle
- Feb 13, 2022
- 5 min
Valentine Present!
I wrote this story recently for the February Uxbridge Writers' Circle meeting. One of the words that we had to use in our word challenge...
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vickyearle
- Feb 8, 2022
- 3 min
Where Do Retired Racehorses Go?
An interview with Vicki Pappas, LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society. Awesome Wok N Roll is one of the beautiful thoroughbreds...
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vickyearle
- Feb 5, 2022
- 4 min
Horse Blankets? And Another Story
This is I'm a Kittyhawk (our thoroughbred broodmare) wearing a nice warm blanket. But do horses really need blankets in the winter? It...
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vickyearle
- Jan 25, 2022
- 6 min
Taking a Horse to Water, and Forgiveness
It's cold out there! Well, it is here. As I write this, the forecast is for the temperature to drop to -21C tonight. So, the water will...
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vickyearle
- Jan 18, 2022
- 2 min
LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society!
This is Lions Bay. He is the son of Lions Raw who lives on our farm. She is now 26 years old. Lions Raw was a successful racehorse and a...
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vickyearle
- Jan 11, 2022
- 5 min
Leader of the Herd and Misplaced Loyalty
This is our 'herd'. We have two retired racehorses/broodmares who live together in the large field at the back of our property. Lions Raw...
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