Sometimes, I get really dry skin. This is particularly true in the winter. My hands are the worst. It gets to the point where my hands, particularly my knuckles, will start to bleed. Then they’ll get scabs. I’ll also sometimes get really dry skin around my ears, which also may turn into scabs. Not to…… Continue reading Scabs Never Heal if We Keep Picking at Them
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Deer, Brake Lights in the Dark, Semis, and Tender Mercies
Last Saturday, I went with my family to the Playmill Theatre in West Yellowstone, Montana. Over the last few years, it has become a tradition to see at least one play there every summer. This year, we saw “Anastasia.” I ended up driving on the trip home, and along the way, I encountered tender mercies…… Continue reading Deer, Brake Lights in the Dark, Semis, and Tender Mercies
Don’t Judge a Dog By Her Fears
My younger sister has two dogs. Luna’s a basset hound. Molly is a border heeler (border collie/red heeler mix). Molly’s a dog who’s afraid of a lot of things. She’s scared of any other dog, except Luna. For some reason, she thinks that Luna’s going to protect her. Let’s just say that Molly went on…… Continue reading Don’t Judge a Dog By Her Fears
40 Things About Shilo Dawn You May Not Know
In November, I did a post about how my life wasn’t where I expected it to be at 40. I thought I’d do a little more lighthearted 40 post. Here are 40 things you may not know about me, Shilo Dawn Goodson. For fun, keep track of how many facts you know about me. You…… Continue reading 40 Things About Shilo Dawn You May Not Know
Repentance and a Food Mandoline Emergency
Lately, I’ve been thinking about a food mandoline emergency that happened almost exactly nine years ago. I won’t go into all the details of the incident, but feel free to skip ahead to the “Damage is Worse Than Expected” heading if you get a bit queasy regarding medical emergencies. Basically, I was slicing potatoes, didn’t…… Continue reading Repentance and a Food Mandoline Emergency