The Good & Bad Side of Murphy

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Good afternoon, friends!

After breakfast yesterday, I spent the rest of the morning work, work, working and then took a break for lunch around noon. The morning flew by, so I didn’t even realize it was lunchtime until my stomach started to grumble.

Lunch

On the menu for lunch: a leftover Italian “hot plate” with grated Parmesan cheese on top. Quick, easy, delicious, nutritious. Leftovers rule.

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Snack

A little while later, I snacked on a Date Nut Sweet Potato Muffin and a handful of pecans.

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After that, Murphy and I headed out to make a therapy dog visit to the senior home where we will be visiting weekly. We saw many of the same people we saw last week, including a gentleman, who told me he once owned “that type of dog.” I wasn’t sure if he was just saying that because there was a pug in front of him, but Murphy really liked him and let the man pat him for quite awhile. I wonder if Murphy sensed that he was a “pug person”?

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It was a nice visit and Murphy definitely cheered up a bunch of people. It seemed like there was a cold going around the facility and a bunch of people weren’t feeling their best, so it was nice to share some pug happiness with them.

Speaking of pug happiness, here’s a little glimpse into the good side of Murphy. (I’ll explain why I’m highlighting his good side in a minute.)

He’s really good at cuddling.

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He’s generous with his kisses.

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He’s gentle and sweet””not aggressive in any way.

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He can take a joke.

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He enjoys life to its fullest.

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And here’s a glimpse into the bad side of Murphy:

He’s lazy.

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He has an obsessive personality.

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He always wants to be ON your lap.

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Sometimes, he doesn’t listen.

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He creates potential weapons out of his toys.

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Can we talk about this? Murphy created a shiv (!!!) out of his Naylabone last night. Should I be worried?

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Health News & Views

For me, Super Bowl Sunday isn’t just about the game””-it’s about the food!

Buffalo chicken wings, seven-layer taco dip, and cheese-covered casseroles”¦ obviously, the typical fare is fun to eat. My favorite dishes, however, are not very friendly on my waistline, especially if I snack all game long, so I created a healthy and relatively low-calorie guacamole recipe to enjoy next Sunday.

It’s made with an all-star cast of ingredients-avocado, Greek yogurt, fresh basil, garlic, and onion-which amp up the nutrients, satiety, and flavor profile.

This dip is so rich and delicious, you won’t even know it’s been healthified!

Healthy Basil Guacamole for Super Bowl Sunday

Question of the Day

Does your pet have a “bad” side?

P.S. Just heard about the Sandy Hook Run for the Families and wanted to pass along the link, which has more info about the race.

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