I just want to say… I’m not washing the dang door. The other day, I read an article about making one’s home more welcoming. I... Read More
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… on dog behavior whac-a-mole
When we first brought Belle… Side note: The hyphen in Belle-ah is very hard to remember to type each time, and is also wasteful. In addition,... Read More
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… on my cup and the new year
The other day I shared a meme on my personal Facebook page. Wait. Short diversion here… To be honest, I’m not sure where the definition... Read More
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… on a confession
So. I’ve held off on this for a while, but now I think it’s time. I’m not sure how you’ll feel about me once... Read More
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… on a sleepover (and homecoming)
Okay, this is more than a one-night sleepover. This (^that) is Hippo. We tend to pronounce the ‘i’ as a hard ‘double-e’… as in... Read More
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… on a day in bed
On Monday, I went walking in the morning with my friends (What. Yes, I have some of those. Not a lot, just a handful... Read More
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… on humans stepping in, and up
Puppy One: “It’s okay, bro. I think we’re in Maine.” Puppy Two: “Smells pine-y and salty and a little fishy to me.” Through a... Read More
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… on a letter to the first owner of my second-hand dog
Dear Sir, Firstly, I’m so sorry for the anonymous nature of this salutation. It’s just that I don’t know your name. My name is... Read More
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… on a newly minted princess
Six years. Six years without a soul dog. Without a dog velcro’d to my side. I’d only looked seriously at one dog in all... Read More
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… on spring’s surprise(s)
This spring has been kind of a blur, and I cannot remember if I told you about the wood ducks! That, up there, is... Read More
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… on focal point(s)
Spring took it’s sweet and flowery time arriving on our fingerling peninsula here in Maine, and I don’t want to say that it made... Read More
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… on grief, the invitation
I opened the front door slowly After knockings barely heard No one stood there on the porch No one said a word My gaze... Read More