Author Archives: Diana Rankin

Piper Finds Joy

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Diana Rankin

I’m bored. I mean bored. Mom is busy working and here I am just watching her. She’s so busy she hardly even notices me. What’s a doggy to do? I’m tired of napping. Ho hum. Guess I’ll just lie here … Continue reading →

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July 4th Let Us Remember

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Diana Rankin

As we come to July 4th, let us remember why we celebrate. We celebrate the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4th, 1776, so that— As we come to July 4th, let us remember … Continue reading →

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Turning Lemons into Lemonade

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Diana Rankin

It makes me happy to see the preverbal glass half full rather than half empty; to make lemonade out of a lemon; and to turn an upside-down situation right-side up. I’m pretty optimistic, but sometimes it sure takes a lot … Continue reading →

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Piper Explains the Rainbow Bridge

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Diana Rankin

My sister’s sick. Really sick. Mom didn’t even have to tell me so. I could tell all by myself. She’s acting okay. But I know she’s sick. Even though she’s being as mischievous as ever. We thought she was all … Continue reading →

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Quan Yin and Compassion

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Diana Rankin

“You wish to speak with me?” Quan Yin spoke and her voice sang like cool water flowing over smooth stones. “Oh Goddess, Bodhisattva of Compassion, I wish to have more compassion and less judgment of others,” I said. “Compassion comes … Continue reading →

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Lily Stole Piper’s Favorite Spot

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Diana Rankin

“Mom! Lily’s in my favorite spot by the door! Mom! Make her move!” I barked and barked. Mom just looked at me. She waved her head from side to side. Then she walked away. And she didn’t make Lily move. … Continue reading →

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Phillip’s Wisdom on Commitment

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Diana Rankin

Diana: Speak to me of commitment. Phillip: Commitment may begin with the excitement of the new. But, commitments are made only after the fire of the excitement is long past. For example, commitment to healing far surpasses the excitement of … Continue reading →

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Piper Learns Empathy

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Diana Rankin

My sister Lily was sick. It was horrible. I didn’t know what to do. At first, I was jealous because Lily was getting so much attention from our mom. More than me. Mom held Lily and talked to her all … Continue reading →

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Loving Rainbows

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Diana Rankin

I love rainbows. I love the diversity of all the different expressions of red to orange to purple to pink to blue to green to yellow. I love the burst of different colors; it’s the differences that make the beauty … Continue reading →

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Piper’s Fun Weekend

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Diana Rankin

I liked my weekend. It was extra good. I helped Mom pick up sticks. I helped cut down the grass too. I chewed on the tall stalks and made them short. And I barked at that thing Mom used to … Continue reading →

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