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Saying Goodbye

We were not a “dog family”—we never had a pet dog-except for a short-lived Irish Setter when I was a toddler. I don’t remember that dog’s name. My only memory of him was that he was rambunctious and would knock … Continue reading

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Worth a Second Look

As I was walking my beloved dog, Sparkle, tonight along our favorite route, I remembered that I had written a blog post about this particular walk a while ago. Once again, being immersed in the natural beauty spoke to me … Continue reading

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Confessions of a Reluctant Dog Mom

When I think about how happy I am to have my delightful dog Sparkle in my life, I am amazed. For a long time, I resisted having a dog. First of all, I am actually allergic to dogs, and I … Continue reading

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Walking the Dog—A Dog Tale

Having a dog is like having a two –year old. They need a lot of attention, affection and they need to be kept clean and fed—and they need to go “out” to do their “duty.” I walk Sparkle (the delightful … Continue reading

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She Who Must be Obeyed

Dear Reader. I’ve been away for a while–and I hope you enjoy this oldie but goodie post. I will be posting much more often going forward. Thanks, Kathy I’ve being subjugated , put down and ordered about—by my 15 pound … Continue reading

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Dog Tales–Welcoming a Dog Into Our Home

When I think about how happy I am to have my delightful dog Sparkle in my life, I am amazed. For a long time I resisted having a dog. First of all, I am allergic to dogs, and I feared … Continue reading

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Going AWOL

  My dog, Sparkle, went AWOL a few nights ago.  She’s back home where she belongs  now, and I’m being  vigilant about  making sure I know where she is at all times. Here is the (almost) tragic tale. It was … Continue reading

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Old Friends

I ran into an old friend the other day. After a quick catch-up session, I realized how wonderful it is to see a friend you haven’t seen in a long time. Old friends have a special place in our lives–or … Continue reading

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Daddy’s Girl

Sparkle, my little Yorkie-Poodle mix dog, loved her Daddy. Even though he’s been gone for almost a year and a half, I think she still misses him—especially when we run into one of his buddies on our walks. She gets … Continue reading

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She Who Must be Obeyed

  I’m being subjugated , put down and ordered about—by my 15 pound Yorkie-poodle mix dog, Sparkle. Perhaps it’s the name. If I had called her Wendy or Cutie or Moxie or, well just about any other name, perhaps she … Continue reading

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