I just deleted an entire blog post but I left the photos. If you haven’t noticed lately, the writing part isn’t working for me. So to give you some context with these photos, I will leave only the following sentences…. Read more
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simply Heidi
Humourist Josh Billings hit the mark when he said, “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” Although Heidi does have her own Facebook page, I realized I haven’t been sharing many… Read more
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the hardest part
the three Mouse-kateers I still miss them. I miss them very much. Yes, Heidi is very much a part of our home and our days, and she’s a very good girl — and loved by us. Even with Heidi here… Read more
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The power of a soft touch
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” –Leo Buscaglia. That same power… Read more
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Why Don’t Dogs Live Forever?
Why Don’t Dogs Live Forever? If you have a dog or cat in the family, I consider this an important TED talk to watch. It’s short, it’s fact-based (scientific findings), and incredibly wise advice to follow. And because I feel… 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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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