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I had the most lovely dream last night. I think this is the first time I have blogged about a dream, but this one was so nice, it made my day. If you have read my blog fairly regularly, you know I lost my beloved companion of 17 years, my sweet little papillon dog Miss Katy . Her death was very hard for me to take. I had thought she was making such great progress and was lulled into a false sens of security by my vet, and distracted by almost losing my business website. I didn't take her little symptoms seriously and I lost her. A month later, I got Jack, a little male papillon with bandit eyes. It was either that or go in for serious grief counseling. I have grown very fond of Jack who reminds me so much of my Katy, but is very much his own man. He has helped me heal, but 3 1/2 months after losing Katy, I still miss her terribly.  Last night I dreamed Jack and I were back home at the house my father built in Brentwood, TN back when Brentwood was a cow town with one g...

Another hot summer day in Nashville! I waited until it was 100º outside before I went jogging. The tepid breeze made it feel like a balmy 99º. I will be glad when this heat wave is over!

It was hot in Nashville today and going to get hotter! According to Yahoo weather, we hit 103º and a friend took a photo of her thermometer at 108º It was still in the 90ºs at 9:00 tonight. I am sure thankful for air conditioning and fans!

New Integrity-Hasbro collaboration Jem and The Holograms dolls announced On June 27, 2012 Integrity Toys, Inc., announced their plans to release a brand-new series of collectible fashion dolls based on the 1980′s ground-breaking animated television series "Jem and The Holograms" which is still popular on The Hub today. via New Integrity-Hasbro collaboration Jem and The Holograms dolls announced - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

Image © Kathryn E. Darden Military Chaplains Are Losing Freedoms Although the U.S. Military fight and die to uphold freedom, high-level military chaplains report they are increasingly being denied freedom of conscience and freedom of speech. There is also alarm about the negative effects on troop morale over the undoing of the 237-years’ practice of providing traditional religious support for U.S. soldiers. More at Military Chaplains Are Losing Freedoms | Christian Activities .

Clear acne 'scars' with occlusion therapy As revealed in the article Occlusion therapy for brown spots , this treatment can be used used with plastic wrap to provide extra skin lightening power for stubborn brown spots , Here is some exciting news for people with discolored acne scars: this occlusion treatment can also be used on post-acne marks. Article at: Also See: Occlusion Treatment for Acne Marks After acne is treated successfully, it can leave ugly discolorations called "acne scars" which are a form of hyperpigmentation left behind after the pimple is gone. The Acne Regimen is designed to clear up acne and acne scars. The Acne Regimen offers two toners to chose from, with one toner specifically addressing hyperpigmentation "scars." Article at: Acne Tips & Treatments: Occlusion Treatment for Acne Marks Also see: Regimen for Acne and Post-Acne Marks Contact skin_and_health@yahoo.com .

Exclusive beauty secret: occlusion therapy for brown spots After years of sun exposure, sun bathing, using tanning beds , and outdoor activities, the skin begins to show the signs of sun damage. Even a few minutes a day outdoors without sunscreen: driving, walking from your car to your house or office, getting the mail, walking to the subway — it all adds up over time and causes brown spots , melasma , dullness, wrinkles, and fine lines. Read at Exclusive beauty secret: occlusion therapy for brown spots – National Examiner Also see: Occlusion Therapy for Dark Spots & Hyperpigmentation- SkinHealthBeauty