Maxim

For those of you who used to follow this blog, I had someone file a complaint about the content, stating that I was "slandering" them.  Then, all my content went "POOF"!!  I get emails about how I talked badly about someone and blah blah blah.....whine whine whine....drama and angst.

Funny given I don't use names.  This person also took copyrighted words & placed them elsewhere.  I guess it's okay for people to steal from me.  It's a recurring theme.

I totally respect Abby Miller from "Dance Moms".  If you have never watched it, check it out.  I completely relate to her.  She's a bad ass coach & the best quote I've ever heard "They need to keep their mouths shut and let me do my job."  Rock on, Abby!  Ha 2nd greatest quote:  "Why do I attract all the crazy ones."  HA HA HA HA. 

In the description, I explained what this blog is about.  The internet has been used repeatedly by people who don't like me or get pissed off at me to try to abuse me or defame my character.  It's now time for me to use the internet to my benefit.  I explained the use of the word "mistress" in my old blog and again here.  Mistress is the married woman of the home & an animal owner.  Which I am both.  I enjoy using archaic meanings with modern words.

Maxim:  A succinct formulation of a fundamental principle, general truth, or rule of conduct.
This is my place to share my general truth.

I'm excited about the books.  E-publishing is the way to go.  What can I say?  "Buy the Book".  When it's ready, you can find the links right here as I will be using this as one major way to promote them!

For the maxim in our life, the last 6 months have been such an eye opening unbelievable ride.  We are happier now than we have been in years.  This is not reflection of people who were in our lives (well not ALL of them) but a pivotal event set in motion of chain of events which we just had to go through.

I have to say my family and my best friend in the whole world have helped us immensely.  I also need to say that friends that I have never met face-to-face were there for me.  I am going to thank them here....very publicly.....because I don't think they realize how much they mean to me.  Long phone calls to Jes out in the PNW and her teasing me about that "funk" when I went into the hospital.  She checked on Lady Eve daily after the copperhead bit her.  I adore Helen who has been my friend and supporter for 4 yrs now.  I LOVE her dearly and enjoy our message chats about the evil internet trolls of the world.  Darling Debbie and her Haffie.  I love the way she pushes for helmet safety and gets razzed over sharing her opinion.  She makes me smile and laugh and I love her for this!!  Sam Sam Sam.  When I need someone to make me feel like I am amazing, you do it.  You and my horse have more in common than just the name because of this.  I appreciate your friendship and your random texts.  Dody, one of my biggest regrets is not being able to swing by when we were in NC.  I hope we can ride together soon and your out of the blue phone calls, likes on FB, and internet hugs always come when I need them.  Pssst, if I could swing it, some very handsome man would be living in my barn not yours.  I'm sure there are some I am missing and I apologize for that.  But I have to tell these people how much their influence & support & love have meant to me over the years and months.

I also need to thank someone who has been in my life for a very long time.  He told my mom that he feels I am a talented writer and he liked the old blog. With those words, Uncle Ralph made up for the lima bean incident.  I hope he enjoys the new one.  His kind words and compliment meant the world to me....almost as much as his grits and sausages & biscuits.  Ain't nothing in the world like Southern cooking.


Now for the latest "maxims" in my life:
Eve survived a copperhead bite.  We had a nerve wracking 4 days waiting to see if she envenomated and would die of a heart attack.  Then, her recovery began.  We captured everything through photos and will be posting them at some point.  My angel horse sure needed those wings.

My years of running the ranch and experiences as a recreational camp instructor and working rec. therapy have paid off.  I have an amazing new career that is challenging and rewarding and never gets dull.  It's totally different than anything I have done before.  It's so cool.  

Yellow Dog has a job interview on Thursday with the COO of a hospital to become its canine therapist.  He is kind and loving and has been training hard for this position.  The big question is "Should he wear a tie to his interview or just his collar?"

Little Bit posted validation that we are moving in the right direction.  She is flourishing here and though we have our up days and downs (just like all parents and kids), she's happier now than ever.  We found a terrific arena and barn to ride at.  For us, it was so strange to step into the arena and NOT be in charge.  It was also exhilarating.  For the 1st time in I don't know how long, I get to focus on MY child.  I get to ride along next to her, chatting and riding.  We got massive compliments on how well behaved our horses are and how well trained they are.  We rolled in, unloaded, tacked up, rode, trailered out.  It was just amazing.  Our plans are to spend as much time together riding as we can!

Finally, family fun days.  Once a week, we are trying to do things as a family and just enjoy the blessings we have together.

3M is back.