2019 has been tough. I got sick not once, but twice. I've got some eye problems going on. My beloved Riley dog got cancer and died so fast we didn't even have time to process it. I had to cancel going to a reader conference I love.  I had/have three deadlines right in a row from a domino effect of the illnesses costing me time; from my grief over Riley costing me time. So naturally depression has been lying in wait to catch up and kick my ass. On the 9th, we added a beautiful, tiny pug puppy named Rosie to our family. Penny, after a wary start, has warmed up to her and now they're … READ FULL POST