Author: Jamie
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Week-end: links & life {vol. 22}
“To become a real boy you must prove yourself brave, truthful, and unselfish.” – from Pinnochio Last weekend Ken set up the portable studio in our living room, and this image was my favorite. JamieI’m a big fan of authentic conversation and always appreciate hearing what you have to say. Thanks for reading. seejamieblog.com
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Dog obedience training graduate!
Last week, Piper — the dog I almost took back during our two-week trial from the rescue organization — graduated from beginners’ obedience school. Not only did we make it all the way through, but Piper did GREAT! This might just be proud doggie mom speaking here, but she may have even been head of…
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Week-end: links & life {vol. 21}
“Grandma always made you feel she had been waiting to see just you all day and now the day was complete.” -Marcy DeMaree My Granmama always managed to make us grandkids feel special. I hope to do the same for my own grandchildren. Brandon texted me this photo from their ultrasound this week; that’s my…
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The challenge of parental authority in adoption
Few people would be surprised to hear that a teenager adopted at nearly 15 years of age, after spending most of her childhood in foster care, might rebel against parental authority. After all, rebellion tends to be viewed as a normal teenage thing even for kids with healthy childhoods. {But not all teens rebel.} Parental…
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Week-end: links & life {vol. 20}
“The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.” – Samuel Butler Just one more week of doggie obedience class; next week Piper graduates! It’s funny to think she’s one…