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    Laugh A Little

    … on an easter challenge accepted

    Every Easter Sunday morning since First Born Mac was puny (pew-knee), there has been a rather loud and massive hunt for candy. The Easter... Read More

    Tags: comedy, kids, humor, Easter, secrets to happiness, Healthy Easter, musings, comedic writing

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    Think A Little

    … on hailing the heroes of the in-betweens

    Yesterday I drove to Maine to check on the renovations being done at The Inn.  It had been a busy week and, as I... Read More

    Tags: comedic writing, maine, empty nest, humor, in-betweens, kids leaving home, malcolm gladwell

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    Laugh A Little

    … on seeing oneself in the mirror (or reflections on lunacy)

    Oh dear Lord. Do you think if you see yourself clearly in the mirror and crack yourself up that it is going to result in... Read More

    Tags: musings, comedic writing, maine, humor, blog design, web design

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    Laugh A Little

    … on photographing an essence

    I was playing with some pics of the dogs this morning, and brought this one of Blaze down to the basic of basics. Cropped... Read More

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

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    Cry A Little

    … on saying so long to the bicep

    This week was a down week. A spring cold came in for a landing, super slowly and day by day until I was absolutely... Read More

    Tags: favorite car, first cars, comedic writing, everyday life, family, comedy, humor, joy

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    Think A Little

    … on the wait for a window

    When we bought the house in Maine, more than a decade ago, and set to work on renovating it, one of the places we... Read More

    Tags: humor, secrets to happiness, The Inn and gardens, musings, comedic writing, everyday life, maine, comedy

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    Laugh A Little

    … on found stuff (and evening the score)

    Dear Sam, I know! Cool right?! It’s a mousetrap! There are five little holes drilled in the side, beneath each steel thing-a-ma-bub.  You push the... Read More

    Tags: antique mousetrap, vampire slaying, musings, comedic writing, maine, comedy, humor, zombie apocalypse

  • Laugh A Little

    … on coming back (sexy back)

    Achilles tendons are dicks. No seriously. They are not nice and friendly tendons, they are fakers. Hanging out, on the back of your feet,... Read More

    Tags: achilles, achilles tendon, rehab, musings, comedic writing, everyday life, comedy, humor, photography, cows

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    Laugh A Little

    … on the absence of mom-credit

    Recently I sent Number One Son Sam a text, accosting him with my love… And, being a dutiful son, he acknowledged my message within a... Read More

    Tags: humor, dog texts, comedic writing, german shepherd, comedy

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    Think A Little

    … on readying for a storm

    Fires set In fire spaces Food just home From food stuff places Rumbling down The back staircases ShepHerds dream Of snowy chases My eyes... Read More

    Tags: photography, snowstorm, blizzard, winter, winter storm preparation, musings, poem, poetry, humor

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    Laugh A Little

    … on a ride home in the snow

    Yesterday morning I awoke to find my world was turning white. I have to tell you – but please keep it quiet because I... Read More

    Tags: driving in snow, new england snow, snow, snowstorm, winter photography, musings, comedic writing, humor, photography, joy

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    Think A Little

    … on ‘sending’ I care

    Over the past several weeks, in real life and in digital life, people in my sphere of knowing are going through tough things. Family,... Read More

    Tags: homing hugs, hugs, support, musings, family, humor, grief, friendship

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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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