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About DarlinTxn

Transplanted to Texas in the late 90's, I took to it like a duck takes to water. Never have I felt more at home anywhere. My blog covers facets of my life - musings, my journey with God, my family, my fur kids, the crazy and hilarity that is life, and perhaps a bit of the mundane.

Insanity Unleashed – Or How We Gave Each Other Love for Our 10 Year Anniversary

Posted on July 17, 2015 by DarlinTxn

I might be certifiably insane. My sweet husband is willingly on this ride with me, so he may be insane as well.  Yesterday, was our 10 year wedding anniversary. Ten years have flown by, and it’s been pretty good, even … Continue reading →

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Tolerance – It’s a Two Way Street

Posted on July 1, 2015 by DarlinTxn

With the SCOTUS decision on gay marriage last week, my Facebook feed began to blow up. While some of the posts were celebratory, many, many contained bitter vitriol and unkind words directed at a generalization.  To say I was a … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Mother

Posted on May 8, 2015 by DarlinTxn

Yesterday, I had a meltdown. That hasn’t happened to me in a while.  It was like an anxiety attack coupled with copious amounts of tears and uncontrollable sobbing. It’s been a while since I’ve cried like that.  The timing was … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Birthdays

Posted on April 1, 2015 by DarlinTxn

As sweet, gentle Tank’s  birthday approaches, I found myself reflecting on the birthday ritual for the dogs in our house. Yes, we celebrate their birthdays. Each year, we take the pups to their favorite pet-supply store.  They get to pick out … Continue reading →

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And Then There Were Three…

Posted on April 1, 2015 by DarlinTxn

Love at First Sight I believe in love at first sight.  It only took until the end of the first date with my husband, Matt. With Tank and Missy, it was instant. And now it’s happened again with our latest … Continue reading →

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What’s In A Name?

Posted on April 1, 2015 by DarlinTxn

Shakespeare queried, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other would smell as sweet.”  I find this to be very true.  Our dogs have multiple names; their AKC registered name and the common name we … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve Learned From My Dogs

Posted on April 1, 2015 by DarlinTxn

My Lessons My dogs are smart. I know that I may be just a wee bit biased.  I say they are smart because they have taught me, or confirmed for me, many life lessons. I consider them to be wise … Continue reading →

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What You Can Learn About Parenting From Puppy Parenting First

Posted on April 1, 2015 by DarlinTxn

Getting married and plan on having children? Get a puppy! Shortly after we became engaged, my husband bought me an English bulldog puppy.  I say he bought me this pup, but really, he had been wanting one for a while, … Continue reading →

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Oh What We Thought We Knew With Puppy Number Two!

Posted on April 1, 2015 by DarlinTxn

Oh What We Thought We Knew With Puppy Number Two After my husband and I married, we added another bulldog puppy to our home.  I wanted a baby, but Matt wasn’t ready, and really, as noted in my previous post, … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to Michael Moore

Posted on January 20, 2015 by DarlinTxn

Open letter to Michael Moore: Dear Mr. Moore, I don’t think the word “coward” means what you think it means. Let me provide you Webster’s definition: Coward – someone who is too afraid to do what is right or expected … Continue reading →

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