I dread holidays like the 4th of July, Memorial Day, and New Year’s Eve because, despite being joyful occasions for some, they tend to be rather stressful for my dogs, Nala and Sasha. They, like many dogs, have a fear of extremely loud noises like fireworks, gunshots, and thunder. I feel sorry for how upset they get, especially since the noise is typically out of our control.

We started off down the trail and immediately spotted the difference between this moderate trail and the easy trail from Fort Yargo. It was waaaaay rockier. There was barely room for people to pass since the trail itself wasn’t as wide. The inclines and declines were super steep and there was no way anyone would be able to complete that trail unless they were in decent shape

Discipline is the only thing that’s keeping those flowers and bushes alive. I know it’s one of our nightly chores that must get done. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. I’m grateful that something as simple as watering flowers can help me stay diligent and focused on my everyday life.