Merianna Harrelson

I am the Pastor of Garden of Grace United Church of Christ in Columbia, SC and the Director of Consulting at Harrelson.Co. I am always looking for a good cup of coffee and a great book.

A Different Road

So, my training regiment has changed a bit because I’ve become a puppy owner! I have to say it is a wonderful experience to be reminded of how new trails are to those who are first encountering them and to be amazed with Willie at bikes as they zoom by and even to be frightened […]

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2 Weeks

When I think about 2 weeks, half a month, I don’t consider it a long time. Well, I didn’t consider it a long time. Until I got a puppy. This was the first night we brought him home and then had to take a trip to the emergency vet because he jumped off the couch.

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My First Bath

  Willie had his first bath and he was not a fan of it. I just thought I would share his reactions from resignation to “get me out here!” Who knows, maybe his fascination with the bathroom will now fade!

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I have a problem…

I know this isn’t normal, but when I draw near to the last chapter of a book, I get a kind of panic in my stomach. I know that there are more books to read than I could ever possibly read, but what if I end up not having another book to start once I

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First Night Home

I never expected to be so changed by pet ownership, but after a weekend of waiting to pick up my newly adopted puppy, I found myself rushing to the Humane Society to pick him up. My nerves were on end as I waited for him to come out and to be able to finally take

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Puppy Preparation

I am actually glad now that the Humane Society gives you a couple of days before you can take home your puppy (although I have been rather worried about him, since he is still in isolation because of his cold!) because it gives you time to go through and attempt to puppy-proof the house. Although

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Winter Running: Ear Gear

I am not a winter runner who needs to wear gloves. My shirt sleeves are usually long enough for me to make do, but I found out quickly once I started running that my ears were had to be covered.  There was something about the wind whipping around my ears that made me want to

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