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May 2, 2025 James Cormier

A Dog Named Paul

Memoir & Personal Journey Comfort Marinascape Oceanic Pets / Animals

It's been two years since my ordeal in Dubai but I still remember much of it like it was yesterday. Very cliché but so very true. About this time I was moved into the flat with my soon to be very close and dear f…

April 23, 2025 James Cormier

Finding Time

Memoir & Personal Journey Author's Journey Overcoming Challenges Patience Perseverance Pets / Animals Writing Discipline Writing Process Writing Retreat

As I get closer and closer to finishing up the manuscript, I find it more difficult to find the time to write? It's not a writer's block, the story is still fresh in my mind, and when I settle in and focus it all comes…

March 26, 2025 James Cormier

My Constant Companion

Encouragement & Hope Comfort Family Support Home Love Mental Health Pets / Animals

When I returned from Dubai, given everything that had happened, my wife and I agreed that it might be a good idea for me to have a buddy to keep me company; Shannon took the initiative to looking for my new friend and s…