Peaceandlove67 Article: Eulogy of My Dog, Fluffy

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posted by Peaceandlove67

I haven't written any 기사 on my 팬 club in a while. I felt like 글쓰기 a eulogy about my dog, Fluffy. Fluffy was my 초 female dog. I remember when I got her. My aunt and uncle and I were visiting with my grandmother's sister in Florida. One of her neighbors happened to be breeding Smooth 콜리, 콜 리 puppies. I took one of them 집 with me, and I named her Fluffy for the sake of being ironic. She was the most vocal of all the 개 I've had. She was also very motherly. When we adopted Roxy, my Pit Bull, Fluffy accepted the pup as her own. She did the same with my Rottweiler, Stone, and with my newest dog, River. When my first dog, Diesel, passed away, Fluffy grieved 더 많이 than the other dogs, save for Sadie, my Labrador. Fluffy grieved really hard when we 로스트 Sadie a 년 ago. Fluffy was really smart, too. She knew hundreds of words and phrases, and I cannot possibly name all of them. I miss her very much, and so does everyone else. I'll never forget her. May she rest in peace.

80smusiclover1 and ChiliPepperLuv like this

ChiliPepperLuv That's so touching. It's a beautiful tribute to Fluffy.

Peaceandlove67 Thank you.

80smusiclover1 Aww, now that is really a beautiful and loving tribute to Fluffy.

Rubyrings It is. That was beautiful.

Peaceandlove67 Thanks. I miss her terribly, but I'm doing okay.

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음악 and Friendship, What 더 많이 Do I Need? Part Four

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One day, Erin went for a walk in the forest with her dog, Rusty. Even though it was cold, the sun was shining. Overall, it was a beautiful day. However, Erin made sure she was dressed warmly. After all, it was December, and the weather could change in unexpected ways. Suddenly, it started to snow. Erin said to her dog, "Come on, Rusty. We better head 집 before it gets dark." Unfortunately, the snow was falling so hard that she couldn't see where she was going. She stepped on a loose rock, and all of the sudden, she was on the ground. She managed to get up. Her loyal dog rushed to her side....

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음악 and Friendship, What 더 많이 Do I Need? Part Three

posted by Peaceandlove67

One Friday night, Erin was listening to the radio in her bedroom. She always like listening to the classic rock station. Sometimes it played some Beatles songs. However, it had been a long 일 for Erin. She was exhausted, and she fell asleep. The 다음 day, she woke up, and her friend, Allie, was standing 다음 to her bed. Allie had a concerned look on her face. She asked, "Erin, are 당신 okay?" Erin replied, "I'm fine. Why do 당신 ask?" Allie said, "Well, for one thing, it's almost 10:30. Your aunt told me you're usually awake 의해 10:00 on a Saturday morning. For another thing, 당신 left the radio...

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음악 and Friendship, What 더 많이 Do I Need? Part Two

posted by Peaceandlove67

A few weeks later, Erin saw her friend, Benny, at school. He cheerfully greeted her, and she greeted him. He said, "I'm sorry I couldn't come to your birthday party. I was really sick." She smiled and said, "It's okay, Barry. I understand. Your mom told me 당신 had the flu." He said, "Yeah. It was awful. I would have come to your party, but I felt awful. I just felt like death, Erin." She said, "That sounds awful. Are 당신 feeling better now?" He said, "Yeah." She said, "That's good." He said, "You know, I was just talking to Paul. He told me 당신 got a 기타 for your birthday." She said, "Yeah,...

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음악 and Friendship, What 더 많이 Do I Need? Part One

posted by Peaceandlove67

It was December 9, 2010, Erin's fourteenth birthday. She was sitting on the back porch with her collie, Rusty. Although she was excited about her 프렌즈 coming over to celebrate her birthday, she also felt a bit sad. She always felt some sadness on her birthday and on holidays, because her mother wasn't there. Her mother had died almost two years 이전 of myocarditis. Since then, she and her older brother, Daniel, live with their aunt and uncle and their cousin, Barbara Ann. A few moments later, her grandmother came out. She asked, "Erin, what are 당신 doing out here 의해 yourself?" Erin replied,...

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음악 Gave Me New Faith Final Part

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I woke up to a thumping sound. I asked, "What was that?" Paul said, "I'd say it was a car door being shut. I think my parents are back." I said, "I see." I heard the front door open. I then heard a woman's voice say, "Paul, we're back. Where are you?" Paul replied, "In here, Mother." She came into the living room. When she saw me, she asked, "Who is this?" He said, "This is my friend, Erin." She said, "So, you're Erin. Paul talks about 당신 all the time." I said, "Good things, I hope." Paul said, "All good!" His mother smiled. She asked, "When was the last time 당신 had something to eat?" I said,...

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음악 Gave Me New Faith Part Nine

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The 다음 일 at 3:30, I met Grandpa at Eagle River. He said, "You wanted to see me." I said, "Yes, Grandpa, I did." He asked, "Have 당신 come to terms with your sins, Erin?" I said, "That's what I wanted to talk to 당신 about." He looked at me curiously. I continued, "You see, I don't appreciate your hypocrisy. 당신 claim to be a Christian. I distinctly remember 읽기 somewhere that the Bible says, 'Thou shalt not kill.' However, 당신 have murdered my father and my friend, Barry. Why, Grandpa? Why?!" Grandpa replied, "Your father was an atheist. I decided to send him straight to Hell." I said,...

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음악 Gave Me New Faith Part Eight

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One day, I was walking in the forest with Allie and Paul. As we were walking, I saw a truck. I said, "Quick! Hide in the bushes!" Allie said, "What? Why?" I said, "I'll explain later." We hid in the bushes until there was no sign of the truck. Paul asked, "Why were we hiding? Who was that?" I said, "My grandfather." Allie said, "Oh..." I said, "I haven't seen him in so long. I'm afraid he'll beat me again." Allie said, "I see." I said, "And 당신 know what he did to Barry and to my father. I don't want him to do the same thing to 당신 two." Paul said, "Erin..." I said, "I 사랑 당신 too much to...

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음악 Gave Me New Faith Part Seven

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One day, I woke up thinking it was a Saturday. I went back to sleep, but my aunt woke me up. She said, "Erin, it's time to get up." I asked, "Why do I need to get up so early on a Saturday?" She said, "You're a 일 off. It's Friday, dear." I groaned. She said, "Come on, Erin. It's not that bad." I said, "I don't have any friends. It's not worth it." She said, "Maybe today will be your lucky day." That gave me the strength to get out of bed. Later in gym class, I was bullied again. I pretended that I needed to use the restroom so that I could cry. I hid in the stall and cried. A few moments...

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음악 Gave Me New Faith Part Six

posted by Peaceandlove67

After losing my best friend, Barry, I slipped into a depression. My grandparents refused to see me. My less consistent 프렌즈 turned their backs on me. The only ones there for me were my aunt and uncle, my brother, Daniel, and my cousin, Barbara Ann. I had very little, if any, self-confidence. I didn't even try to confront Grandpa again, fearing he would beat me again. The only thing that brought me any happiness was music. I still enjoyed the Beatles above all others, but I liked to explore different bands as well. I overheard someone talking about a metal band called System of a Down, so...

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음악 Gave Me New Faith Part Five

posted by Peaceandlove67

A few months passed, and I was still suspicious of Grandpa. He continued to give out hints that he probably murdered my father when I was really young. Grandma never spoke to me, unless I spoke to her. When I asked her about my father, she dodged the 질문 and changed the subject. Either she was involved, 또는 she was trying to protect Grandpa. One cold December day, I was walking in the forest with my dog. I suddenly heard someone faintly say my name. I looked over and saw Barry. He was lying in the snow, shivering. I said, "Oh, my God! Barry! What happened?!" He said weakly, "I was walking...

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음악 Gave Me New Faith Part Four

posted by Peaceandlove67

Despite the fact that I no longer had Christian faith, I still went to church to amuse my grandparents. I said, "I don't believe in their ways anymore." My aunt said, "I know, Erin. This is to amuse Grandma and Grandpa. It makes them happy." I said, "All right, but here's a warning. Someday, I'm going to get tired of smiling and nodding." One day, I did. Because of my opinionated 답변 to Grandma's 질문 in Sunday School, I got kicked out of Sunday School. When Grandpa found out, I knew I was in trouble. After lunch that Sunday, Grandpa said to me, "Let's go outside." That never meant...

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음악 Gave Me New Faith Part Three

posted by Peaceandlove67

Ever since I had 로스트 my mother, 음악 helped me cope. I didn't have very many 프렌즈 at school. I got bullied a lot, and 더 많이 so after my mother's death. The only consistent friend I had was my best friend, Barry. He was there for me during the funeral and everything. One day, he said, "Well, it's been two months, hasn't it?" I said, "Yeah." He said, "I know it's been painful and difficult for you." I said, "Yeah, I miss my mother very much, but I'm doing okay." He said, "I can't imagine what that's like, but if 당신 need to talk, I'm here." I said, "Thanks, Barry." Even my 프렌즈 in Sunday...

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음악 Gave Me New Faith Part Two

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One day, I noticed that my mother wasn't 연기 right. She was very pale and seemed lethargic. She also had a terrible cough. She went to the doctor and was diagnosed with pneumonia. She was later put in the hospital. The doctor said that things weren't looking good. It wasn't pneumonia; it was much worse. It was myocarditis. Suddenly, it happened. Her 심장 stopped beating. The doctor tried to revive her, but to no avail. I still remember the chilling words like they were said yesterday: "Time of death: 11:32 pm." I did not want to believe I had 로스트 my mother. At first, I blamed the doctor...

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음악 Gave Me New Faith Part One

posted by Peaceandlove67

"God is a concept 의해 which we measure our pain." I didn't always know 또는 agree with this lyric from John Lennon's song, "God". However, I came to that point 의해 the time I was twenty years old. I am one of the dissenters in the Bible Belt, but I wasn't always a, I guess 당신 could say, rebel. When I was much younger, things were different, but seeing hypocrisy and hatred from Christians and unfortunate circumstances in my life changed everything. This is my story. I was born in 1996. Growing up in the Bible Belt, I was raised a Christian, particularly, a Baptist. I grew up without a father, but...

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The Cold and Warmth of Winter Final Part

posted by Peaceandlove67

I was beginning to lose hope in the idea of finding a friend. One day, something amazing happened. I saw that I was getting new neighbors. I saw a kid there who appeared to be around my age. I decided to go over and talk to him. I said, "Hi, I'm Winter. It's nice to meet you." He said, "Hi, Winter. I'm George. It's nice to meet you, too." I noticed he had a bit of an accent. I said, "That's a nice accent 당신 have there." He said, "Thank you. I'm from Liverpool, England." I said, "Like the Beatles?!" He said, "Yes." Another Beatles fan! I knew we would get along! I talked with him for a little...

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The Cold and Warmth of Winter Part Five

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I was always told that the 초 일 of school is never as bad as the first. It's true. My 초 일 of school wasn't as bad as the first. It was worse. One of the bullies poured some water on the floor just to watch me fall. I wasn't hurt, not physically anyway. What did I do to deserve that? I don't know. When I was walking to the bus, some of the other kids threw rocks at me. It really hurt. I came 집 crying. I had some cuts and bruises, but I was okay physically. Emotionally, I was the opposite. My aunt said, "Winter, try to see the good side. You're not hurt too badly. I'm sure you'll...

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The Cold and Warmth of Winter Part Four

posted by Peaceandlove67

Moving to Tennessee was bittersweet for me. I was closer to family members, but it was also a big adjustment. I lived in Illinois for the first twelve years of my life. When I started school, I tried to make some friends. A group of kids invited me to sit with them during lunch. "Hooray! New friends!" I thought to myself. I introduced myself. I talked about being from Illinois. To my surprise, they did not make fun of my accent. One of them explained, "You have that there Midwestern accent. It's the accent that doesn't offend nobody. That's why most of them newscasters are Midwestern." I said,...

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The Cold and Warmth of Winter Part Three

posted by Peaceandlove67

When I had entered the fifth grade, I was dreading it. I had heard rumors that the teacher was really mean. When I met her before school started, she seemed really nice. On the first 일 of school, I was wearing one of my Beatles t-shirts. She noticed it, and she said, "Darling, I 사랑 당신 already!" I said, "Okay, then." She would take up for me all the time. The other kids often called me glasses. She heard them and said, "She has a name, guys. Her name is not glasses. It's Winter." There was one 일 when another girl kept picking on me. I finally had enough and said, "I might look sweet and innocent, but that shit is for suckers, and I'm no lollipop." I looked at the teacher. She winked and said, "I heard nothing." I would have had her for the sixth grade, too, but unfortunately, I moved to Tennessee as soon as the school 년 was over. We both cried. We promised to keep in touch with each other, and we've kept in touch to this day.

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The Cold and Warmth of Winter Part Two

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When I got a little older, the mean nicknames started to fly. In the third grade, I got called chicken legs a lot. I don't know why. Chickens don't have long legs like mine, the last time I checked. Every time I'd walk through the hallways, someone would shout, "There goes chicken legs." I would remind them, "My name is not chicken legs. It's Winter." 의해 the time spring came, I was so tired of being called chicken legs. One day, one of my classmates said, "Hey, chicken legs!" I said, "That's better than what 당신 are." He said, "Oh, really? What am I?" I said, "You're a horse's ass." He didn't...

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The Cold and Warmth of Winter Part One

posted by Peaceandlove67

I was once asked, "If 당신 could compare yourself to a literary character, who do 당신 think you'd be?" I said that I see myself as the Ugly Duckling. I started out as a complete outcast, and I blossomed into a beautiful swan. This is a metaphor, of course. This is how my story goes. I was raised 의해 my aunt and uncle. I never really knew my parents, as I 로스트 them at a young age. I was lucky that they took me in. If not for them, I would have been dumped in a orphanage. I knew that they loved me, but getting everyone else to like me was harder. The other kids picked on me all the time. I don't...