Monthly Archives: January 2011

Mike Vick Rant

I have held off as long as possible, but now I need just a moment to rant. I read recently that Mike Vick has received his first paid endorsement since his return to football two years ago.  You have got … Continue reading

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The Dogs of Crissy Field

This past Saturday, we spent a lovely (warm) morning on the beach at Crissy Field in San Francisco.  I usually take Lucy to Fort Funston, another well-known “dog beach”, but it pales in comparison to the experience we had at Crissy … Continue reading

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Skidboot

After a moderately challenging day at work, I pulled Lucy up into my lap last night for a quick cuddle before dinner.  She assumed her usual spot draped across my lap, and settled in.  After a few minutes, she tilted … Continue reading

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The Difficulty of Being a Dog

Dogs take comfort in routine, some dogs much more than others.  Goofy labs, for example, often appear perfectly happy to be doing anything, anywhere, and with anybody. Lucy’s strong point is her inability to exhibit adaptive flexibility. Dogs have the … Continue reading

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Unlikely Friends

The original intention of this blog was to write about dogs, and only dogs.  However, being that dogs are such adaptive, accepting creatures, I’m resigning myself to the fact that animals of other types will occasionally be making an appearance.  … Continue reading

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I Want a French Bulldog

We started the day with a doggie play date at a local park.  There were the usual suspects; the English Pointer who did nothing but run full speed the length of the fence in response to the squirrels mocking him … Continue reading

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I Love To Sleep

2:37 a.m. My favorite thing to do at 2:37 a.m. is sleep. Quietly, and without interruption. The scene:  2:37 a.m., my husband and I are comatose. In a quiet room. And as you know, the “quiet” always seems somewhat magnified … Continue reading

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The Dogs of “White Knuckles”

A few months ago, a friend posted a music video to my Facebook page. Since my first viewing, I’m not ashamed to admit to having watched it at least two dozen times. I find it infectious, and for two reasons. … Continue reading

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