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Kathy Pippig Harris - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Kathy lives in Central California's San Joaquin Valley with her husband and furry family. She is a published author of five novels. She states, "Were it not for her need, desire, and love of writing -- she would surely go mad!" She writes to reach the reader's heart and mind--and make a connection.
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- Cancer Survivor - Not
[Cancer:Breast-Cancer] You know, I have never felt comfortable using the term "survivor," when referring to myself, or any person who has had cancer and is still alive. And I do not think a host is engaged in a war, where they "fight" to "wage the battle" against the cancer within their body. The only military-esque similarity would be the weapons used--deadly to what is good and bad...
- Through Tear Washed Eyes
[Pets:Dogs] It was the weekend after Thanksgiving and Louise walked her black-and-tan Cocker mix through the hilly woods of her property out back. It was a cool morning with wispy fog trailing over the grass and threading through the trees.
- A Gift Given Is A Gift Received
[Pets] Written, in part, based on fact. Dedicated to Dr. Robert W. Gfeller DVM. Born 8-16-49. Died Nov. 25. Owner of the Central California Veterinary Specialty Center, which he opened last year, and had served as chief of staff at Veterinary Emergency Service in Fresno.
- Shine Bright
[Pets:Dogs] Dogs are like the brightest star, blazing through the darkness of night, and they are like a sun that outshines the day. They burn so intensely, so brightly. And for some, that blaze is for only a short time on this planet.
- Heaven's Fauna
[Pets:Dogs] Who Are They? They have been our escorts, our guardians, our guides dedicated caretakers, protectors, the soldiers at our side. They have been our teachers, our mentors, our friends confidants, companions, they have helped the sick mend.
- I've Been So Hungry
[Pets:Dogs] When I was an older pup the boy where I lived would bring a bowl with a few morsels of leftover human food in it. I was so hungry I hurriedly started eating, then the boy would snicker, reach down and yank the bowl away. My tummy would rumble because I was still hungry, but I would get nothing else to eat that day.
- To Fight - and - Honey and Light and Everthing Right
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Poetry] Humans have taken all that in us is good twisted and mangled it for the sickness in a part of the world called the 'hood his glorious tawny coat is the silk of spun gold the warmth of his fur is morning's first light the sheen on his flank is that of polished amber it's all just part of what makes him, oh so right.
- Clothed in Fur & A Shimmer Golden
[Pets:Dogs] I have a loving heart that is clothed in fur in mutual trust, my soul is shared with her
Her love's the shape of infinity & forever more and she travels with me through life's every door.
- For the Seal Babes
[News-and-Society:Environmental] Last year over 350,000 of us were put to death
clubbed or shot, hunters forever took away our breath
Close to our mothers, lying there in the snow
we were but babes and we could not know
- The Raccoon Dog's Plea
[Pets:Dogs] We are not from your country, the U S of A
but we have something important we need to say
Much of the clothing you buy bears our fur as trim
for coyotes, wolves, and other dogs, too, it is grim
- There's No Longer An Agreement
[News-and-Society:Military] There's no agreement I can find
not in my heart nor in my mind
during the silence, at night, on TV
It is so painful--it hurts to see
lives in pictures and printed words
honored in memory; in silence heard
- Chains Were Her Prison
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Poetry] I was just a girl, and I had always been told
not to go near the Collie who was tied to a pole
she lived two houses down, this "forgotten" dog
out in the heat, the rain, and the cold, cold fog
- An Accounting of Love
[Pets:Dogs] With a hobbling gait, a tiny animal made its way toward Gerald’s car. Gerald opened his door and stepped out onto the dirt shoulder.
- A Midnight Clear
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] She missed her father painfully but seeing her mom so sad and knowing how she was hurting, Karly had prayed every night, asking God to bring her daddy back. In her letter to Santa, she had told him all she really wanted was for her mom to be happy again.
- A Way Home
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] It was a week before Christmas and Elizabeth decided to take a drive to look at the holiday lights.
- A Borrowed Christmas
[Pets:Dogs] As Terrence entered the front door, he paused, as he had done for the last five years, expecting to hear the lively click of nails on polished wood. He'd then turn towards the hallway, smiling, arms outstretched, before bending down to welcome his furry girl, Mazy.
- I Am These Things
[Recreation-and-Sports:Equestrian] When injured, even to the point of impending death, I will carry you until I can do so no more.
- Waltzing Matilda
[News-and-Society:Environmental] That beautiful song was Australia to me, before "Crocodile Hunter" aired on TV...
- A Book With Names
[News-and-Society:Religion] The flashing tiny Christmas lights from the house across the street backlit her, defining her golden-chestnut hair and slight frame. He turned on the porch light and she returned his smile.
- A Companionable Fall
[Travel-and-Leisure:Outdoors] They walked on as a cool zephyr brought just the faintest scent of winter from the high, white-capped mountains to the east. Her companion took a deep breath. "The most colorful time of the year, don't you think?"
- The Great Until
[Pets] Dedicated to those who work in shelters and for all who have ever reached out to help a stray
- Every Breath Released, Is The Past
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Movies-TV] Or did you simply, one day, gaze closely at yourself, the real you... And quietly whisper, "Oh my!"
- In the Shadow of the Blaze
[Travel-and-Leisure:Outdoors] Amber light rings the rich brown earth. Flames of the campfire reach up, as if grasping for the dark canopy of spreading tree limbs.
- Aching
[Self-Improvement:Grief-Loss] Tears are my companions, in the dark realm where my thoughts dwell...
- Anger Becomes Me
[Self-Improvement:Anger-Management] Anger becomes me. It bubbles under my skin, like hot oil. I seethes from my pores like acid and dances on my flesh like fire.
- Hidey-Hole
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Poetry] As a child you might have even traveled here -
Perhaps you had just forgotten that you could
- The School Bell
[Home-and-Family] My body was sitting in the car, behind the wheel, but my senses had transported me a long distance from the present.
- The Mist in the Hollow
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Poetry] In the hollow of the night; it takes many shapes
- Love is the Golden's Light
[Pets] Dedicated to all the folks involved in Golden Rescue - Thank you!
- Doctor Visit Dumb Syndrome
[Health-and-Fitness] It is something I suffer from. A condition a physician did not diagnose. And it is a malady I have dealt with since childhood - Doctor Visit Dumb Syndrome!
- Roses - and - The Bee and the Flower
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] The perfume they exuded in their youth is still there, in the heart of their bloom...You just have to get a little closer to the flower to discover its fragrance.
- The Best Form of Transportation
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing] Reading is the best form of transportation. You can be, anywhere. It can be any season. Night or day. If you have something to read, you have more than just letters assembled on a page.
- When You Think of Liberty Think of Me
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Poetry] When you think of liberty and count the reasons you are free, don't forget to think of me!
- In Wolf's Clothing
[Pets] In the glow of dawn, he saw the wolf, low on the trail, watching them. It was the same every morning. Several lambs had gone missing and Aaron suspected wolves were to blame.
- Homeward Found
[Pets] To each patient was given the choice of us to pick. A time for a while to forget they were sick
- Benjamin, You Shall Be Put to Life - Return From Rainbow Bridge
[Pets] He was black with tan markings. He had short legs, and a head that looked too big and disproportionate to his wiry-haired long body.
- White Crow
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Poetry] From the morning light it flew, eyes the hue of fire's ember, beak the color of twilight dew. Dedicated to those touched by hurricane Katrina.
- Nature's Tiny Lantern Lights
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Poetry] This is especially for those of you who are enchanted by the magical firefly...
- Listen At It
[Home-and-Family] Simple phrases were spoken by folks whose language was simple and concise.
- Before Darkness, Awakens, To Rise
[News-and-Society] For all the men and women who have served their country, I dedicate this story.
- The Walkway
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] A path that will take those who walk it down a lane that cannot be seen by the eye.
- Sadness -- Like a Wilting Rose
[Health-and-Fitness:Depression] For us to feel sadness, there must be something that touches us in a positive way.
- His Voice
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] His is the voice on the wind that speaks to you of secret places you cannot see.
- Hey, Watchya Doin?
[Relationships] What friendship can be when one or the other perseveres, and the other is humbled.
- If You Could Trap a Sound
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Poetry] If you could have trapped a sound--What would you have heard?
- Looking
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Unsuspecting, they could not have guessed that a person would be wondering about them, many years in the future.
- A Dolphin's Tale
[Pets] A dolphin's story...
- I Pray the Lord My Soul to Keep
[News-and-Society] Dedicated to those who serve our country on foreign soil and at home...
- For Granted
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] I learned that certain things I had assumed would always be a part of my life could be taken away.
- Gold Motes at Twilight
[Self-Improvement:Grief-Loss] When there is nothing left but to feel the pain and loss of a loved one, sometimes the unexpected happens. And that can be a blessing...
- To Celebrate Life
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] Celebrating life--Breaking it down into the simple and beautiful
- Wish You a Merry Christmas
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] The Christmas Visit
- The Magic of Celtic Music
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] There is something enchanting in Celtic music
- I Have Learned
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] I have learned through pain...
- Loneliness Inside
[Self-Improvement:Grief-Loss] Can I see you again yesterday?
- The Notes
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] I wonder how we humans attained the knowledge of music, of the notes?
- An Ornament for Christmas
[Pets] Mason's Christmas Ball
- The Tide Pool
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] When grief and despair overwhelm you, go to the tide pool
- Knock Knock - Who's There?
[Cancer:Breast-Cancer] Knock knock - Who's There?
Cancer, the Unwanted Visitor
- A Blushing Sunrise
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] The diary -- Her book of "ups and downs" and the tale of what made her truly happy.
- She Cannot Say Good-bye
[Pets] A story of a decision made, and of love for a furry companion
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