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Shedding Season and Creating with the Kids

Niva is in her shedding season. Am I slightly losing my mind? Maybe! Our couches always have a thin layer of fur, I feel like I can see it in the air, and I can pull clumps of it off of Niva’s body all day. Jimmy and I finally got out our favorite undercoat rakes (yes, we have two!) and went to town on Niva one night this week.

Yard full of fur after brushing Siberian husky

The result was that we had enough fur to stuff a pillow. Hopefully that was the last of the shedding for the season?! Speaking of Niva, she and I did a therapy visit together this week at the school for Deaf children that we regularly visit. We love it there so much! Kids + dogs = pure joy. (more…)

Thank You, What’s Next, and Life Lately

Thank you to everyone who commented on my last post about my newly published book and prayer journal! I have been absolutely blown away by the love and support from those in my life and in this online community.

A Chance at Change novel by Allie Zottola

Like people want to read my book? Family and friends are excited for me?! I feel very, very loved.

I also feel vulnerable! Writing a novel is such a personal experience. I had a story in my head and different ideas and I put it on paper and it’s 100% mine. It feels raw, if that makes sense? (more…)