Category: My Grand Advice
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The Day Has Come…
Today, I dropped the husband off at the airport to go to Japan for the next two years. Our whole move from Florida to Washington was in preparation for this day, but now that it is here, I feel like I cannot grasp it fully. It’s a weird thing to be a military spouse. I…
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Quality Over Quantity: In Writing
“It is quality rather than quantity that matters.” -Lucius Annaeus Seneca We hear this old phrase often and in regards to a variety of life’s aspects. The most common instance perhaps is pointed at the type of company one keeps, going along with “I’d rather have a few best friends, then a hundred friends I…
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Is Said Dead?
If you are a writer to any capacity, you will have no doubt heard the phrase “said is dead”. This is reference to the boring and repetitiveness of writing a dialogue where every line is literally ‘said’ from one character to the next. In our current day, where time seems to be the most precious…
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Working in Veterinary Medicine
Thinking of getting started in the field of veterinary medicine, but unsure of how it might go? What makes you nervous or hesitant? What makes you want to dive in? All things to consider before making you decision. With any other career, especially in a medical field, there are many ups and downs, very high…
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25 Days Later…
A Life update: *low whistle* well, we made it. We made it to Washington and to the house we fought so hard to get. Let me tell you, it was well worth all the headache and frustration. Our new house is immaculate! It is a roomy 3 bedroom, 2 and a half bath, two story…
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Nervously Optimistic
We have a house as a result of all the work, phone calls, and e-mails the last two days. Yet, I am nervous to celebrate. Sure, the drive is still a daunting 2,760 miles, but it still feels like something is going to fall through. I do not have the best luck in life. It…
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Dear “Those Vegans”,
For the most part, I am willing to give anything a chance. You never know when you may discover your next new hobby or niche. I love to cook and experiment with new foods. The eating portion is alright, but being able to combine ingredients together to make something spectacular for my family and friends…
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My Top 9 Packing Tips
Here we go again… For any one who themselves have a job or a spouse who has a job that makes relocating common, you know how much of a bitch moving is. It doesn’t matter how many times you coordinate a move, any plan usually goes a bit screwy at some point. This will be…
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All About Maverick
ORIGIN We got Maverick “King Neptune” Fowler as an 8 week old kitten on December 3rd, 2017 from the Kitsap Humane Society in Silverdale, WA. Mave was found by a good samaritan in the woods at only 10 days old. We can only assume he was not out there alone for very long as it…
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Importance of Interpersonal Communication in Veterinary Hospitals
Written: JAnuary 10th, 2023 Content Author: Kacie Fowler Interpersonal communication relates to the veterinary hospital setting in how we interact with clients and co-workers in a manner that supports strong communication. Knowing how to communicate well aids in client compliance, patient care, smoother work flow, and raised work moral. There are our parts of the…
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