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    Laugh A Little

    … on the definition of home

    There’s lots of ‘stuff’ going on in Maine right now. At The Inn (ever-ready caveat: It’s not really an Inn, but it was in the early 1900s, so we... Read More

    Tags: grandparents, humor, aging parents, elder care, musings, everyday life

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    Think A Little

    … on canceling out a rant

    Hi. So… When last we spoke, I was pissy-fied about the whole ‘it’s not spring and it’s supposed to be spring!’ thing. And I left Maine and it was... Read More

    Tags: musings, comedic writing, maine, comedy, humor

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    Laugh A Little

    … on chasing spring

    Yes, that is light pouring in through the old barn window in Maine.  And also a life-preserver. To save me. Because if you look closer at the photo above,... Read More

    Tags: musings, comedic writing, maine, comedy, humor

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    Laugh A Little

    … on boulders and caves (or not)

    There is an old joke about three fools arriving at the gates of Heaven. Because I have a visual, and rather dramatic brain, I see it this way… St.... Read More

    Tags: comedy, Easter, photography, musings, comedic writing, everyday life

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    Cry A Little

    … on the last marble

    He never did have all his marbles. But c’mon, most labs don’t. I mean, who – when dealing with a full set – eats a remote control (batteries included)?... Read More

    Tags: labrador retriever, yellow lab, pet loss, death of a dog, loss of a dog

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    Laugh A Little

    … on diminutive domesticated carnivorous mammal remedy

    Ya, I meant ‘Puppy Therapy’. But, c’mon, it’s a Monday and it is actually snowing where I am, and I’m a little sigh-ish about that, so I decided to go... Read More

    Tags: comedic writing, german shepherd, comedy, old dogs, puppies

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    Think A Little

    … on post traumatic rest in order

    Fred and I are resting today, because it’s been a trying week. Well, I don’t want to minimize it. It’s been a trying week and five days. A week... Read More

    Tags: teachers, musings, everyday life, humor, secrets to happiness

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    Cry A Little

    … on something I saw and something I wished

    Please… Love me enough to button my shirt When my fingers won’t function And my hands sometimes hurt And… Smile, don’t sneer, when I can’t find a word Or I... Read More

    Tags: poem, grandparents, poetry, musings

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    Laugh A Little

    … on happenings with a hospitalized Old Yankee Man

    The Old Yankee Man, also known as ‘Grampa’, is home. And he is also bionic, because he has a brand-y new pacemaker. I have to say, I’m pretty excited... Read More

    Tags: musings, comedic writing, everyday life, comedy, old yankee man, humor

  • Think A Little

    … on wrinkled hearts

    I have decided that, when my being is challenged by fear or threatened loss, or loss itself, my heart does not break. It does not crack. It does not... Read More

    Tags: musings, everyday life, heart wrinkles

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    Think A Little

    … on a day with a teeny bit of over-perspective

    Yep. Fred. Forever grateful for anything with cheese mixed in, and this morning’s breakfast was cheesy eggs. He was a happy, happy dog. Right now, having narrowed the ‘something’... Read More

    Tags: family, yellow lab, grandparents, old yankee man, musings

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    Cry A Little

    … on just being

    Be here, with me As long as we Can still be we As long as I Can still be me Right here with you Be here, with me See... Read More

    Tags: musings, yellow lab, pet loss, poem, poetry

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The Chipmunk Channel

The ShepHerds’ (and all dogs who have gone before) favorite channel to watch in Maine (basically we just throw the windows open in the Vampire Room and they climb into their comfy chairs, lean their chins on the window sill, and boob in front of the “tv”. The chipmunks on the front lawn can entertain for hours.

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