Looks like I missed two Monday posts. It’s been busy around here, I’ve been rather pre-occupied, and generally discombobulated. So here’s the scoop. A few months ago we agreed we couldn’t live without an Aussie in our life so began… Read more
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from time to time
In loving memory of our 3 beloved ‘kids’, Pearl, Maggie, and Austin. Miss you like crazy. BLISS by May Sarton Bliss In the middle of the night, My bedroom washed in moonlight And outside The faint hush-hushing Of an ebbing tide,… Read more
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the hour of separation
Our pretty girl, Pearl (Donegal’s Sprinkling Kisses) will no longer be adding her special light to our lives. We lost her suddenly on January 8th. She leaves us with many happy memories. Oct. 22, 2002 – Jan. 8, 2015 “…love… Read more
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From soft winds to movie night
I can’t help but think of this quote when I see Pearl’s contented look and how the wind is ruffling her hair, “And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play… Read more
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Art: If no birds sang
“Use the talents you possess — for the woods would be silent if no birds sang but the best.” ~Henry Jackson Van Dyke “The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” ~Pablo Picasso… Read more
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gold in its pocket
“Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons.” – Jim Bishop “Pearl” “Austin” I thought it was time Pearl and Austin had some ‘face time’ so here they are in golden autumn splendour — inside a… Read more
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Do you Tip?
They’re looking rather scruffy aren’t they? Actually since I took this photo, Pearl (on the left) has been to the groomers. Her coat type is entirely different from Austin’s and is a constant struggle to maintain. We decided to take… Read more