Reposting this #MixedMedia #Acrylic, #PoscaPen & #ChromeMarker #Painting for Day 5 #Mountain of the April #RepostYourArt #ArtChallenge. This is metaphorical as I created whilst dealing with the mountain of #Grief I felt when I lost my Dad. I kept it as reminder there is #beauty even in grief

An entire range of emotion today.. loneliness, sadness, anger, rage, fear… has left me entirely spent. The emotional work of #Grief can be just exhausting 😓

This photo appears to capture a friendly interaction between dogs in a natural, outdoor setting, possibly a dog park similar to those in Hillsboro, OR. Interaction: The two main dogs in the foreground are engaged in polite greeting behavior, commonly known as a "nose boop" or sniffing, which is a normal way for dogs to socialize and gather information about each other. Breeds: The dog on the left appears to be a fawn-colored Labrador mixed breed, while the dog on the right is a dark brown, possibly a Doberman Pinscher mix. Environment: The dogs are in a grassy, open area, likely a public park or a fenced play area designed for off-leash socialization.

This image features two dogs sitting on a grassy lawn. The dog in the foreground is a tan mixed-breed dog, possibly Labrador ancestry. The dog in the background is a Belgian Malinois, recognizable by its distinct black mask and pointed ears. The tan dog is wearing a red harness, and both dogs appear to be alert and attentive.

The image shows a large black dog, likely a Great Dane, interacting with a smaller fawn-colored dog in a grassy park. Great Dane Features: Known as "gentle giants," they are one of the tallest breeds and possess a dignified yet playful demeanor. Park Environment: The scene takes place outdoors on a sunny day in a recreational area with mature trees in the background. Dog Interaction: The two dogs appear to be sniffing each other in a friendly greeting behavior common in dog parks.

This image features two dogs interacting in what appears to be a fenced dog park area. The dog on the left is a larger, tan-colored dog wearing a red harness. The dog on the right is a smaller, black dog with a white collar. The ground is covered in grass and dirt, with a chain-link fence in the background.

Mr. Calvin, the social animal.
He loved going to Hondo, an off-leash park, where he learned to interact at a young age.
1 to 4: Calvin and Luke, a Belgian, tall girl, laughing at the new kid.
14 great years.
Miss you. 🌈 #Dogs #RainbowBridge #MrCalvin #Calvin #DogsOfBluesky #BestFriend #Grief

'5⭐️- The Tenderness of Mountains recounts love & loss...'

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Shoot. Sleep deprivation again. I got the year wrong on the 2nd photo. Calvin was born in Nov. 2011. He was 14 years, 4 months, and 4 days old when we had to say goodbye.
We had him for 14 great years.
Miss you. 🌈 #Dogs #RainbowBridge #MrCalvin #Calvin #DogsOfBluesky #BestFriend #Grief #Process ❤️‍🩹

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The image shows a large, light-brown dog resting on a dark wood-plank floor, appearing to be lying down in a quiet or relaxed state. Breed Appearance: The dog has a coat coloration similar to a Labrador Retriever mix. Behavior: The dog is lying with its head low, a common position for resting or waiting. Context: The dog is wearing a red collar, suggesting it is a domestic pet. Environment: It is located indoors on what appears to be laminate or vinyl flooring near a white wall corner.

Environment: It is located indoors on what appears to be laminate or vinyl flooring near a white wall corner. But now the dog is gone.

I think I'm okay. I think I'm ready to continue to process. Then I sit down to put on my shoes to go to work, and he bumps his head against my knee.
It is not just a memory/habit. It is a hypnagogic flash from sleep deprivation laying over.
I am not okay. Not yet.
#Grief #Process #Dogs #MrCalvin

Not everyone is celebrating this Easter. If today feels heavy, you’re not alone. You’re allowed to feel whatever you feel. Be gentle with yourself today.
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Bob Coveiro was a dog who refused to leave his owner's grave for ten years. During that time, he was known to comfort grieving mourners at funerals with his playful and friendly personality at the Taboão da Serra cemetery in Brazil. When he died in 2021, a statue of him was raised in his memory, and he was buried beside his owner. Brazil then passed The Bob Coveiro Law in his honor, which allows pet dogs and cats to be laid to rest alongside their human families.

Useless Facts, Badly Drawn #500: Bob Coveiro. Also, my 500th strip!
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Nineveh La Luz Herrera 8m • 6 I'm a funny sort when I sit back and think about it. So many nights I've wanted to be leaning my head out someone's car window, vibing to loud music, drinking in the cool night air as my hair whips my cheeks. So many nights I've wanted company and I've wanted to have affection and I've wanted to be flirted with and I've wanted to dance. And on every single one of those nights, I've known perfectly well I could go out and get it without much trouble. I will be honest with you. I don't understand the tension. Why don't I? It's not rhetorical. Maybe I thought I had reasons a month or two ago but now l realize I have no idea why I don't move closer to what I feel l want. Is it momentum? The truth is I think it's habit. For seven months or so I've been in a serious self-discovery mission, a shadow exploration, an observation mission; a mourning and purifying mission. I've had my head down with no intention to do anything else but find clarity, find the needles in the haystack, heal myself. And one morning, finally realized that my posture is habit, no longer an involuntary reaction to debilitating pain. I'm not in that agony anymore. In fact, I feel stifled and nearly imprisoned by the very walls that have sheltered me & kept me safe recently. I realize that as vehemently as I sought shelter and isolation, I suddenly feel l must break free from it. It truly is spring. At the same time, despite the many relationships I've had, the many broken hearts, the many shattered dreams, the many blushing idealistic, fantasies, the many lessons I've learned from all these hearts... I feel brand new. I feel I have no idea what exactly I want! And therefore no idea how to get it. I feel alarmingly naive and thirsty, as if I want to throw myself into the middle of a hungry crowd. I feel desperate to beat the clock as if death is racing for me as if I owe a stifling, suffocating end overloaded with ennui for all my misguided attempts to grab happy-ever-afte…

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It's astonishing how unreal it all still feels, even after three months.
I'm coping okay with being alone, I've had plenty of practice there. But Raq being gone, not existing anymore, just feels so outside of the realm of possibility that it feels like reality is broken. #grief

I'm taking things slowly, but I still cry on the way home, every time I go out. I think some is because I'm not coming home to Raq, and some is just because going out and doing things is draining. The tears are always there, and if I get too worn out, it's harder to hold them in. #grief

And also that pushing myself too hard right now is likely to have the opposite impact to what they're hoping for. If I go to my brother's MIL's place and wind up having to go cry in the car halfway through, I'm going to be even more reluctant to go do things. #grief

It's tough now, for several reasons. One of which is my family worrying about me. I can't exactly tell them I'm waiting for the next interest to pop up, it makes it sound like I'm giving up. Which I'm not. I'm just aware that sometimes you have to watch and wait for a bit. #grief

It's what's happened before when I didn't have anything interesting going on in my life. I'd be bored for a bit, then I'd find something interesting to engage with - a fandom, a hobby - and that would be what set off the next batch of things that happened. #grief

I'm at a weird kind of plateau right now, I think. I'm beyond needing to remind myself of reasons to stay, but I haven't progressed to the point of actively caring much about things. I'm going through the motions and waiting for something to come up #grief

And of course, that just makes me remember that the person who knew me best of all is gone. I don't think I have the words to explain how much it meant that Raq saw me, and knew me so well, and loved me so much. It healed so many old wounds. #grief

It makes me a little sad that the only things they're offering are things I wouldn't especially have wanted to do even when going out was easier and less draining. Makes me feel like they don't know me very well, and I don't know if that's on them or me. #grief

I've been to those markets. They were fine, as markets go, but nothing about them left me thinking about wanting to go again.
I feel like mum's worried, and grasping for things to invite me to. My brother invited me to his MIL's Easter lunch, too. I think they both worry. #grief

Mum asked me the other day if I'd be interested in coming with her to some nearby markets if the weather was nice. She had some books to take to the second hand place.
I get what she's doing, she wants me to get out of the house more. But she should really pick things I'd actively want to do. #grief

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Feeling sad that #GreatCanadian like #StephenLewis is no longer with us, isn't something to be embarrassed about

Being sad about it, means that you #Mourn & #Grief death of #GreatCanadian

But we know his son @avilewis.ca will #HoldHIsTorchHigh

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Labrador mix, relaxing at the entrance to the kitchen, waiting for his snack. But he will not enter as he respects the boundaries of pack. Man and dog co-evolved over thousands of years, transitioning from early wolf scavenging to a deeply integrated, symbiotic partnership. This, commonly known as the "survival of the friendliest," led to shared genetic changes in diet, behavior, and social cognition, with dogs developing unique abilities to understand human communication. YouTube YouTube +5 Key Aspects of Co-evolution: Genetic and Behavioral Changes: Dogs underwent genetic mutations (such as on chromosome 6) that reduced fear, increased friendliness, and enhanced communication skills. This includes the ability to interpret human pointing and facial expressions, such as "puppy eyes" created by specific eye muscles developed through selective breeding. Dietary Adaptation: Both species evolved to consume similar diets, specifically in developing improved starch digestion through increased copies of the gene, reflecting a shift to agricultural lifestyles. Brain Chemistry and Social Bonding: Interactions between humans and dogs increase oxytocin levels in both, fostering strong social bonds that were not observed to the same extent between humans and hand-raised wolves. Parallel Evolution in Diseases: Due to sharing environments, dogs and humans have experienced parallel evolution in genes related to cancer, neurological processes, and metabolism. Shared High-Altitude Adaptation: In areas like the Himalayas, both dogs and humans independently acquired similar genetic resistance to low-oxygen environments, often through shared interbreeding with local, adapted populations (e.g., Tibetan Mastiffs and Tibetan people). Discover Magazine Discover Magazine +6 This unique partnership has made dogs more than just animals but a crucial part of human social history, shifting from helpers in hunting to family members.

The #BlueSkyArtShow theme this week is #Openings
The ever-respectful Mr. Calvin, waiting at the mouth of the cave, as did his ancestors, creating that bond between #wolf and man.
#RainbowBridge the last opening.
#MrCalvin #Calvin #DogsOfBluesky #Dogs ❤️‍🩹🐾🐾🌈 #Pets #Grief #PetPhotography #NotJustAPet

Mr. Calvin took his job of digging a new beach hole very seriously. Nothing could distract him, even when we pointed out he was tossing sand on us.
Mr. Calvin. 14 great years.
Miss you. 🌈 #Dogs #RainbowBridge #MrCalvin #Calvin #DogsOfBluesky #BestFriend #Beach #Family #Grief

Edge Of Humanity Magazine On Patrizia Riviera And Her Project Until Memory Do Us Part

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I’ve been missing Seth a lot lately. The world moves on from the victims of gun violence but we, the survivors, never do 💔💝. Trying to savor the beauty around us will always have a taint of sadness 😔 #SethSmithdidntdeservetodieat19 #Berkeley #ChildLoss #Grief

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Top 10 Blog posts of March 2026. #9. How Parents Cope with the Suicide of a Child News about MSI Press authors; Excerpts from MSI Press authors' books; Carl's Cancer Compendium information; tips for authors

Top 10 blog posts of March 2026. #9. How #parents #cope with the #suicideofachild.

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17 Years… Loss, Faith & Easter ✝️” with Charlie Ward
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Celebrate #NationalPoetryMonth

Here is "The Visit" by Stacy Reich - from #Anthology Two by #PoetsontheFringe
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Dee Freeman, ‘Sistas’ Actress in Tyler Perry’s Series, Dies at 66 — Complex The veteran TV actress appeared in series including ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘ER,’ and ‘Dexter,’ with her final role airing earlier this year on ‘Sistas.’

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“Dee Freeman, ‘Sistas’ Actress in Tyler Perry’s Series, Dies at 66

The veteran TV actress appeared in series including ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘ER,’ and ‘Dexter,’ with her final role airing earlier this year on ‘Sistas”

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