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Two of my canine walking mates are moving and I have to say I have been feeling down in the dumps, that they will no longer be a part of my weekly routine.  It amazes me how quickly I become attached to my four legged friends and how they weave themselves into the tapestry ofContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

“A Dog’s Purpose” http://www.eonline.com/news/823764/a-dog-s-purpose-producer-pens-op-ed-about-film-s-controversy-love-of-animals-defines-my-existence I don’t know about you, but when I saw the trailer for this movie I bawled!  Since then there has been a lot of controversy whether people should boycott the film due to animal cruelty issues of the dogs that were part of the production.  There is a video that hasContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

My new little shadow!  He seems to be enjoying his stay and is always stretched out somewhere near by.  I was musing today that when he is out walking with his Mom, he always makes a beeline to my front door, he seems intrigued by  the idea of coming in for a visit!  He’s beenContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

When your beau goes back to his family!  Yup, I love him, he’s not mine, his heart belongs to someone else, regardless of that fact,  I still love him!  This visit we spent two wonderful weeks together…   The men in my life, they know about him, there is nothing hush hush or clandestine aboutContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

My Mother used to have this saying “Never “assume” it makes an ‘ass’ out of ‘u’ and me”.   Essentially this was a usage of language to make me a better speller, and yet I still find it befitting in so many situations!  Last summer I was taking care of a 13 year old femaleContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

Holy Crap!!   I hate it when the snow melts and the back yard is like a mine field!  I used to whimp out when we lived in Thunder Bay and think it was too cold in the wintry months to go out and do recon (which might I say in that region of OntarioContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

Do you live with a soul that has control issues?  I think sometimes that I can be a bit blatant about wanting things in my household to go ‘my’ way, but in my defense, it is more so about where things are put away in my kitchen then wanting to be the boss.  My spouseContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

I have been having one of those moments of self reproach, where I have been trying to decide if my reaction to a situation was warranted and appropriate.   There is a dog in my area that belongs to an older couple, an old Jack Russel that raises it’s hackles, bares it’s teeth and growlsContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

When it’s cold outside might as well find a comfy place to snuggle into and stay  cozy!  As I look out the window there are snowflakes falling and the wind is gusting!  It is minus seventeen outside and not the worse weather to take a walk in.  Harley and Lucas got to go on theContinue reading “Thoughts to Paws over…”

“Oh the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And since we’ve no place to go Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…” It is -9 today, and with the wind chill it is  -21!   I don’t let the blustery winds and snow prevent me from doing my duties!Continue reading “Winter Weather”