Author: da-AL

Happiness Between Tails speaks to and from the heart. It connects lovers — of pets, authors, books — and of my still-unreleased novels, “Flamenco + the Sitting Cat” and “Tango + the Sitting Cat.” The stories are my love letters to all who fear they're too odd, too damaged, too old, too whatever to find happiness. ContactdaAL@gmail.com • BuyMeACoffee.com/SupportHBT

Video + Holiday Eating Detox: Khashayar’s Beet Hummus + Oslo, Norway Farewell

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Post-holiday blues? 🥗✈️ We’re getting back on the healthy track with Khashayar’s vibrant Beet & Red Bean Hummus (recipe included!). It’s the perfect way to reset without sacrificing flavor. I’m also sharing the bittersweet final days of our Norway adventure on the blog today. From the sculpture-filled Frogner Park to the terrifying heights of the Holmenkollen Ski Jump, come see why it was so hard to leave! 🇳🇴 #BeetHummus #HealthyEating #NorwayTravel #Oslo #WritersLife #TravelBlog #Foodie #Holmenkollen #MunchMuseum

Norway 15: Arts, Flying Pancakes, and Mr DVMP on the Speed of Time

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Photo of the wrapper from a Freida brand chocolate bar.

From the artistic streets of Oslo to a tragic tale about a pancake, we approach the end of our Scandinavian adventure. Plus, guest blogger Mr. DVMP stops by to explain why the Speed of Time is actually faster (and crueler) than the Speed of Light. #Norway #GuestPost #WritersLife #TimeTravel

Norway 14: #MeToo Relief + Fjords + American Satire: Milena D. Lazić

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Panoramic view of Sognefjord and Balestrand, Norway.

Discover why self-care is non-negotiable during the holidays, join me for a scenic hike video through Balestrand, Norway, and read a biting satire by guest author Milena D. Lazić on the "Great American Lie" of political polarization.

Holiday Survival and Crystal Stewart’s Writing Journey

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Close-up of gingerbread cookie face.

Imperfect ginger cookies are still tasty! Join da-AL for holiday survival tips and meet guest author Crystal Stewart as she shares her writing journey. #WritingCommunity #HolidayStress #GuestPost #NewAuthor #MayaAngelou #WritersOfInstagram #MentalHealthMatters #IndieAuthor #SelfCare #BookLover

Norway 13: Agism Debunked, Fjords, Nurse Will’s ADHD Strategies

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Photo of a dog wearing a red and white striped sweater amid a backyard covered in golden leaves that have fallen from fruit trees.

Debunking age myths, Norway's fjords writing inspo, & research-backed #ParentingTips? Your weekly dose of reading, writing, and life support is here. #DebunkingAgeism #WritingLife #ADHDStrategies