Author Archives: Diana Rankin

Piper Scolds the Humans

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Diana Rankin

Uncle Michael came to visit. I got so excited. I love Uncle Michael. He pets me and plays ball with me. I watched him get out of his truck. He started walking to me. I got so excited. I knew … Continue reading →

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On the Way to Grace . . . Chopping Wood and Carrying Water                                      

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Diana Rankin

I guess I should have known the day wasn’t going to go as I planned when the first thing I saw when I stepped out onto the deck Sunday morning was a red tail hawk taking flight from my backyard … Continue reading →

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Piper Takes Care of Mom

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Diana Rankin

My Mom was sick. For two whole days. Two days! I took really good care of her. Honest I did. I watched her every second. Okay, I didn’t do it alone. Lily the cat helped too. I stayed next to … Continue reading →

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Morning Meditation

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Diana Rankin

In my morning meditation, I begin with a prayer, first of gratitude—a thanksgiving for life and all that has been given to me—and then I ask for healing, for myself and for everyone who has asked me to include them … Continue reading →

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Piper’s Midnight Walk

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Diana Rankin

We went for a walk one night. It was really, really late. Past my bedtime. That’s okay. I’d rather go for a walk with Mom than sleep anyway. We walked out to the meadow. It was really dark walking through … Continue reading →

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Irish Queen Maeve and the Fairy

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Diana Rankin

In ancient times, there lived a great warrior queen, Maeve by name. It is said that she was a goddess before men made her a mere mortal. At least they gave her the title of queen. No one would have … Continue reading →

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Piper’s Favorite Games

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Diana Rankin

We play lots of games. I like games. Sometimes Mom and I play a game called hide-and-seek. It’s a game 2-legged kids play. And Mom and me. When we play the game outside, Mom hides behind a tree when I’m … Continue reading →

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Silence and the Music of the Human Voice

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Diana Rankin

I love silence. I love the peaceful quiet of my home in the early morning hours before the world is awake. I love the quiet steady hum in my vehicle with the radio off and the windows rolled up. I … Continue reading →

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Piper’s Been Abandoned

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Diana Rankin

My mom abandoned me. She left me all along. Well, not all alone. Lily’s here. But Lily’s a cat. A cat! There’s no one here to throw the ball for me. No one to feed me. No one to pet … Continue reading →

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Sienna’s Home

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Diana Rankin

This is the story of Sienna and Lacey, of that which is lost and found, of the heroine’s journey we are all asked to take. It took place several years ago with two of my rescue dogs who have long … Continue reading →

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