Tag Archives: dogs

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 →

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I Promised You One Post Per Month

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

So here’s a gratuitous picture of my dog: And one of a clumber spaniel:  

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What I’m Grateful For

Posted on November 30, 2013 by one person's view

Last week was American Thanksgiving. My fellow bloggers to the south put up gratitude- themed posts. (This one, from Tails and Tales, is especially poignant, given the author’s narrow escape from a tornado.) And even though I’m as Canadian as … Continue reading →

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Post 100

Posted on June 30, 2013 by one person's view

I started this blog in June, 2010. Since then, my life has changed utterly. I have gone from stay-at-home mom with too much time on my hands to a single mother of three with too much responsibility on my shoulders. … Continue reading →

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Dog-Sitting Blues, Part 2

Posted on July 27, 2012 by one person's view

A few weeks ago, my girls’ father took them on a jaunt to New York City. It was the first time they went on vacation without me, and I knew if I stayed home I would wander aimlessly through the … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday # 4

Posted on April 4, 2012 by one person's view

Looking for a good caption… anyone?

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Dog-Sitting Blues

Posted on February 11, 2012 by one person's view

Last Sunday and Monday were logistically complicated in our household. The Spouse decided to attend to some computer event in New York, which entailed leaving Saturday night and returning early Monday evening. The kids were off school Monday, while I … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday # 3

Posted on February 8, 2012 by one person's view

When he’s awake, Puggy is a medical assistance dog, as well as a terrifically cute distraction during classes.  Thanks to his owner for permission to post.

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A Reluctant Return to the Park

Posted on January 11, 2012 by one person's view

How much do I love my dog park? How much do I hate cold and winter? When I left for school Monday morning, I hugged Our Best Friend and said, “We’re going to  the park Wednesday. Promise.” In fact, I … Continue reading →

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End of Year

Posted on December 27, 2011 by one person's view

I’ve been a bad blogger this year. If Santa based naughty-or-nice on your blog-writing  commitment, I would have received a container of toothpicks. I wish I could say that my New Year’s resolutions for 2012 are to blog regularly, to … Continue reading →

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