My daughter came home for a long weekend with her two dogs, and the house feels happy and full of life. The dogs looked all around to make sure that every human in the “pack” was here. When they arrived, I happened to be in the shower after a workout, and one of them sat down outside my closed door and waited for me to come out. It’s nice to be so notable!

Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”