Originally Published: April 8th, 2025 2026 I enjoy rereading Dorothy Sayers’ Lord Peter Wimsey detective stories in order: I discovered Dorothy Sayers and her famous fictional detective Lord Peter Wimsey many years ago in a second hand book store I frequently visited. I would sit on the second story floor, surrounded by thousands of old…
Why I Would Be Princess Leia or Wonder Woman
Originally Published: April 7th, 2025 2026 If I could be a character from a book or film, I would be Star Wars’ Princess Leia. I was 8 years old that May of 1977, when Star Wars A New Hope was released in theatres. I remember being so happy after the movie. I wanted cinnamon bun…
Rescue Dogs Make The Best Pets
Originally Published: April 6th, 2025 2026 We adopted two young dogs from rescue shelters in Texas, USA. Vinnie and Pebbles spent the beginnings of their lives in kennels. Alive, yes. Fed and in a warm shelter. Yes. But lacking consistent human cuddles and contact. Vinnie was a little over a year old when he arrived…
Dolphin Sanctuary: A Dream Job I’d Do For Free
Inspired by Rick O’Barry’s Dolphin Project, I would own and operate a dolphin sanctuary to rehabilitate captive dolphins back into their natural habitat, as well as provide a loving, permanent home to those dolphins who are incapable of successful rehabilitation because they were born into captivity. Additionally, Joyful Stephanie’s Dolphin Sanctuary would team up with…
Hockey, ‘Eh!
I am not a true fan of the Olympics. However, this Nova Scotian supports Sidney Crosby and the exciting hockey games played between Canada and Finland, then Canada and USA. S, 🌻
I Would Cull The Assholes Who Move Into Our Natural Community Then Destroy It
We live in a rural area, our community located along the shores of a large, mostly unpopulated lake with strict municipal laws to protect both the lake and its surrounding ecosystem. The rules are very specific. The actual enforcement of these rules seems to be another issue altogether. There are home owners within our community…
I Hated Everything About Fear Mongering Covid-19 – And Still Do
I did not adapt to anything that resulted from the fear mongering Covid-19 pandemic. I hated everything about Covid-19 . How the Covid-19 vaccine debate divided families and communities. I did not want to be vaccinated. I hated it. I was forced to be vaccinated if I wanted to be paid and continue on with…
Daily Morning Routine: Coffee, Blogging & Healthy Choices
Monday through Friday, the first hour of my day is all about coffee and making a healthy lunch for work. Next, while enjoying my second cup of coffee, I blog for about a half hour or so. After that, I exercise on my stationary bike for 20 minutes, stretch for 10 minutes, shower, dress, feed…