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    Laugh A Little

    … on the scamp and birthdays

    I looked it up. Scamping is being mischievous in an endearing, a playful, or naughty way. Actually, I don’t think ‘scamping’ is a word. Scamp is though. And Marshal... Read More

    Tags: humor, photography, german shepherd dog, musings, family, german shepherd

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    Cry A Little

    … on a couple of toasts

    Once upon a time Delia Ephron wrote a book called Hanging Up, and then her sister Nora produced it into a movie. It wasn’t a... Read More

    Tags: old yankee man, humor, photography, joy, grief, musings

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    Cry A Little

    … on gentle reminders

    A gentle reminder… Tap on the shoulder… A whisper of a memory… Or that freaky scene in Poltergeist where Carol-Anne turns from the television and... Read More

    Tags: maine, grandparents, old yankee man, humor, secrets to happiness, death of a parent, musings

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    Think A Little

    … on winter hanging on

    This has been one of those crazy busy weeks with happenings, some lots of fun, and good, and some very not. So It was... Read More

    Tags: musings, maine, humor, photography, winter in maine, jellyfish

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    Laugh A Little

    … on dreams of sleeping with the enemy

    Okay, here’s how it’s going. Let’s start with the fact that ‘The Disposable Shack’ is an ironic title. It only became ‘disposable’ once we decided... Read More

    Tags: musings, empty nest, humor, photography, moving, household organization, pantry organization, Sleeping with the Enemy

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    Laugh A Little

    … on alien ice

    The cove in Maine rarely freezes deeply, being all stubborn, salty and ocean-y in the way of many Mainers. It is more likely to... Read More

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

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    Laugh A Little

    … on uncovering a scam

    So last night I was watching the Best in Show judging at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show with my friend, Tess. She was... Read More

    Tags: Westminster Kennel Club, musings, comedic writing, german shepherd, comedy, humor, photography, Rumor, Rumor Has It, Westminster Dog Show

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    Laugh A Little

    … on the various reactions of shepHerds

    Hey Blaze! Oh, hey girl! Are you loving the new snow? You are, huh. Another 18 inches are supposed to fall today. You are... Read More

    Tags: musings, comedic writing, german shepherd, comedy, humor, photography, german shepherd dogs, german shepherds in snow

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    Think A Little

    … on alternative news (1 of… ?)

    I’ve decided to protest … and set up my own news network. As self-appointed Director of Programming, my content may be a bit out of... Read More

    Tags: musings, humor, photography, Alternative facts, Alternative news

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    Think A Little

    … on a snowy morning gift

    The Nearly Perfect Husband and I were home in chic and trendy Dunstable last week for a number of reasons, not the least of... Read More

    Tags: midcoast maine, winter in maine, musings, maine, old yankee man, humor, photography, joy, moving, southport maine

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    Think A Little

    … on shades of blue

    The light streams in The world anew In dawning, dulcet Shades of blue. The snowflakes fly As snowflakes do In Maine, if not In... Read More

    Tags: coastal Maine winter, maine, poem, poetry, humor, photography, joy, secrets to happiness, southport maine, maine winter

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    Laugh A Little

    … on an official portrait and royal merchandising

    She is one. strange. dog. But royal. And, apparently, genetically predisposed toward regal poses on floral backgrounds. I wonder if anyone will ever make... Read More

    Tags: musings, comedic writing, german shepherd, comedy, humor, photography

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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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