“Don’t wait until the fourth Thursday in November, to sit with family and friends to give thanks. Make every day a day of Thanksgiving!”
– Charmaine J. Forde

#November #newmonth #CharmaineJFordequote #autumn #fall #Thanksgiving #grateful #gratitude #therealhousewifeoflouisville

Happy Halloween! My trick-or-treating days may be long over, but I absolutely love celebrating Halloween.
However you celebrate today, or even if you don't, may it be a day of treats and fun!

#Halloween #happyhalloween #trickortreat #fun #spookyseason #therealhousewifeoflouisville

Not So Perfect Ten As we head into the end of October, I decided to do something that I have been doing since 2015, which I never expected would become part of my October traditions. I feel like it’s important, thoug…

Ten years ago today, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. To mark this milestone, I decided to share my story, in the hopes it helps someone & to honor my journey. Thank you to everyone who supported me and helped me to get here!

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Happy National Coming Out Day!

#nationalcomingoutday #comingout #lgbtqia #equality #love #ally #therealhousewifeoflouisville

Thank you for sharing it!

It's World Mental Health Day! What are you doing for your mental health?

#worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #self-care #therealhousewifeoflouisville

#October #fall #autumn #spookyseason #LMMontgomeryquote #fallleaves #favoriteseason #newmonth #therealhousewifeoflouisville

Thank you for sharing so much, and I look forward to reading the rest of it. ❤️

Sheltered If I had a dollar for every time that I have been asked the question, Why don’t you volunteer at the animal shelter, or some variation of that question, I would have enough money to open a sta…

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#volunteer #volunteering #LouisvilleMetroAnimalServices #LMAS #yourcityshelter #animaladvocacy #animalshelter #adoptdontshop #spayneuterchipcontain #shelterpets #therealhousewifeoflouisville

LMAS hosting free adoption event at Oxmoor Center this weekend The 'weekends at the mall' event is set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Looking for a new furry friend?

Isaiah Rodgers is the only player to have 2+ defensive touchdowns and 2+ forced fumbles in the same game in NFL history.

#CINvsMIN

Tamed the Bengals

Booted On the eve of my birthday, I am not throwing on a pair of designer shoes to trip the light fantastic like so many of the women on The Real Housewives franchises do. No, this real housewife is prepa…

It's my birthday eve, and I have been given the boot! See link for my latest blog post. #booted #boot #walkingboot #aircast #plantarfascitis #Achillestendonitis #heelspur #orthopedist #footpain #therealhousewifeoflouisville

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Silly Goose In the early 1990s, I noticed a strange mid-Western phenomenon when I first visited Wisconsin with my now ex-husband. On many a front porch stood a goose adorned in some sort colorful outfit. Not a…

Why is there a goose wearing a birthday suit on our front porch? Why not?! Read the latest blog post to learn more about this silly goose. #sillygoose #frontporch #porchgoose #goose #fun #playfulness #play #therealhousewifeoflouisville

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Louisville councilmembers, organizations offer free dog clinics through December The clinics will run through December, and held monthly on the last Sunday of the month.

The next clinic is 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Aug. 31.

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

#August #augustbirthday #birthdaymonth #celebrate #Leo #Leoseason #therealhousewifeoflouisville

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JUST IN: Ozzy Osbourne, one of heavy metal’s most iconic stars, has died. He was 76.

KHS waiving adoption fees for adult dogs, cats as shelter reaches capacity KHS is also asking for some donations to make enrichment treats for their shelter pets.

KHS is also asking for donations, which can be dropped off at the Main Campus on Steedly Drive, outside the Admissions Department doors.

All adoption fees on KHS adult dogs and cats waived for 2 weeks in July The Kentucky Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for adult dogs and cats for a couple of weeks in July as part of an "Empty the Shelters" event.

All adoption fees on KHS adult dogs and cats waived for 2 weeks in July

Happy Fourth of July to patriots everywhere! #fourthofjuly #independenceday #freedom #julyfourth #independence #liberty #usa #patriots #patriotism #iamapatriot #StevenVanZandtsong #therealhouswifeoflouisville

City budget allocates boost in funding for Louisville Metro Animal Services The shelter has been dealing with overcrowding issues for years, and said it will use this funding to add more resources.

The agency hopes the increased budget means more community resources will be available, such as increased spay and neuter clinics and education.

JD Vance claims to have roots in Breathitt County, Kentucky.

Guess what? That's one of the 35 rural counties with a hospital that will close under this Republican budget.

It's shameful.

University of Kentucky pantry helps students facing food insecurity The University of Kentucky has a pantry to help students experiencing hardship and provide temporary food assistance.

“We believe that if we can remove the barrier of food insecurity, then students, no matter where they come from or their socioeconomic status, can succeed in their education."

Pride Month may be ending, but the celebration continues! #pridemonth #pride #lgbtqia+ #equality #diversity #inclusion #loveislove #ally #AudreLordequote #therealhousewifeoflouisville

Cutting the LGBTQ+ youth option for the 988 Lifeline is just wrong. If this line can help save a life, it's worth it – especially when it comes to our youth.

The federal administration should be looking out for every American, not just a select few. Our people deserve better.

In Memory of Earlier this month, I attended my 35th college reunion at the University of Dayton.  Stepping back onto campus was like stepping back into time, even though so much has changed, incl…

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“It's an opportunity to both look back but to look ahead to make sure that that notion of freedom and the fragility of it is always protected and celebrated.” —Lonnie Bunch

#juneteenth #freedom #LonnieBunchquote #history

#fathersday #fathers #dad #fatherfigure #therealhousewifeoflouisville

This is my favorite sign today!

#nokings #democracy #independentvoter #wethepeople #therealhousewifeoflouisville

Because of Shelby We often hear about the impact that one person can make in the world and how one person can touch the lives of countless other people.  While I could share lots of examples to support thi…

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Shelby wasn't my dog, but she was a dog who changed my world for the better. #BecauseOfShelby #LossOfADog #BlackLab #DeathOfADog #Dog #Grief&Loss #RainbowBridge #TheRealHouseWifeOfLouisville