Author Archives: one person's view

About one person's view

I'm the mother of three girls, three cats, and a dog. All need constant attention, but only the dog likes to go for long walks!

Whither Blog?

Posted on April 30, 2015 by one person's view

My last post was in January. In the annual Pet Blogger’s Challenge, I said I my blogging goal would continue to be one post per month. I blew that in February. Not that I didn’t write a post. It’s still … Continue reading →

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The Pet Blogger Challenge, 2015 Edition

Posted on January 9, 2015 by one person's view

It’s that time of year. Time to look back at what we’ve done and decide where we’re planning to go. Or, in my case, it’s more like jogging on the spot… or standing still… or maybe going backwards. (And thanks … Continue reading →

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On A Good Note

Posted on December 31, 2014 by one person's view

We’ve had our cats for one year and seven months. It’s not like the cute videos you see on YouTube (no, I’m not providing a link). The dog and cats don’t cuddle, they don’t play together, and when I leave … Continue reading →

Posted in cats, Dog behaviour, Dogs, pet ownership, pets | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

I Think It’s An Attitude Problem

Posted on November 26, 2014 by one person's view

On November 4, Downtown Dog Rescue posted a story on its Facebook page about a man who came to the shelter to retrieve his lost dogs. He did not know the shelter charged a redemption fee, and only had enough money … Continue reading →

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October Sucks

Posted on October 31, 2014 by one person's view

It has been the GLOOMIEST month. Most days looked like this: It’s rained. My lord, has it rained. Our Best Friend is stinky and needs a bath. I booked the bathing room at the local pet store (they have a … Continue reading →

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Life Gets in the Way

Posted on September 30, 2014 by one person's view

Somehow or other I always procrastinate my monthly post until the very last week of the month. This month that was a very bad strategy. Last week was Rosh Hashanah; today and yesterday were spent making a snap decision to … Continue reading →

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Nostalgia

Posted on August 31, 2014 by one person's view

Once upon a time, there was a Mommy who had three little girls: an Oldest, a Middle one, and the Youngest. When the girls were little, they all loved dogs. They played with their uncle’s dog, Zach; they babysat their friend’s … Continue reading →

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Inappropriate Behaviour

Posted on July 31, 2014 by one person's view

Most of the time, I’m very proud of Our Best Friend. He’s come such a long way. When we first got him, he’d go nuts barking if he saw a dog blocks away. It was such an embarrassment. And if … Continue reading →

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Bad Dog Mom– Bad!

Posted on June 30, 2014 by one person's view

Our Best Friend went to the vet two weeks ago. “He’s gained 10 pounds since last year,” Dr. B. said sternly. “What happened?” What happened, she asks. Well, I was out of town 3 days/week all year… and it was … Continue reading →

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A Visit

Posted on May 31, 2014 by one person's view

In the last year, I have been living my life in fragments. I have three, discrete, separate lives that almost never intersect, yet each part completely essential to my well-being. Part one is my professional life. I have been pursuing a … Continue reading →

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