Category Archives: DPChallenge

Summer Solstice Wedding

Posted on June 23, 2014 by

This past weekend, we dedicated our time to celebrate with some dear friends the marriage of their youngest daughter, Christina, in Carmel Valley.  Christina and our daughter have been friends since they were in Middle School. They were classmates, sports … Continue reading →

Posted in Bagpipes, Califorina, Carmel Valley, Childhood Friends, DPChallenge, High School Friends, mother-daughter relationship, Pebble Beach, Quail Lodge & Golf Club, Summer Solstice, Wedding | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Lost Art of Postcards

Posted on June 9, 2014 by

I had previously written about the lost art of handwritten notes here.  I had said there has always been something so exciting about receiving a long-hand written note from far away.  I go through this ritual of looking over the envelope. … Continue reading →

Posted in Correspondence, DPChallenge, Handwritten Letter, Letter Writing, Postcards, Weekly Writing Challenge | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Children Say It Like It Is

Posted on February 18, 2014 by

I was heading west on the sidewalk of our town’s main drag. It was a cool crisp late morning. The clouds had decided to linger. My arms were full. I had picked up the dry cleaning and tucked under one … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Post Challenge, DPChallenge, mindfulness, mother-daughter relationship, Weekly Writing Challenge, YeahWrite | Tagged , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Sunset at Carmel Beach

Posted on February 13, 2014 by

Folks, Beau has a new favorite place to get his “zoomies” going. We noticed that when Beau is in a very playful mood, and this is usually when he’s outdoors, he gets into this mode of running around in large … Continue reading →

Posted in Carmel Beach, dog, DPChallenge, Great Dane, Pets, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

We Will Review The Cows!

Posted on February 10, 2014 by

More than 10 years ago, we were invited by good friends to visit with them at their second home in the Brittany region of France. We flew to Quimper, a pretty town southwest of Paris, well-known, among many things, for … Continue reading →

Posted in Brittany Region, DPChallenge, France, Pont Aven, Travel, Tremalo Chapel, Valentine's Day, Weekly Writing Challenge, Yeahwrhite, YeahWrite | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Another Image Of Joy

Posted on December 28, 2013 by

Yep! Their family card arrived via a gracious nephew visiting family here. And with it, three of her choice libations: Two Pinots and a Chardonnay, from her choice wineries. Woohoo! It’s time for a Snoopy jig! This post is in … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Wine, DPChallenge, Holiday Greetings, Mission Hill Winery, Sisters, Vancouver, Weekly Photo Challenge, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

A Picture of Joy

Posted on December 28, 2013 by

This post is in response to the Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Joy!  Watching Beau running around so happy is just a pleasure! Related: Weekly Photo Challenge: Joy (forestwoodfolkart.wordpress.com) Weekly Photo Challenge: Joy (katjusablog.com) Weekly Photo Challenge: Joy of Dogs … Continue reading →

Posted in dog, Dog Park, DPChallenge, Fort Funston, Great Dane, Pets, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Dog’s Thanksgiving Thoughts

Posted on November 29, 2013 by

Sigh! What a holiday it has been. So many people in my kitchen coming and going. Playing with dead animals and foliage. Mixing. Heating. Opening and closing the oven door. Churning some creamy stuff on a bright blue contraption. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Post Challenge, dog, DPChallenge, Family, Great Dane, Nano Poblano 2013, Thanksgiving | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Haiku Catchoo I & 2

Posted on November 26, 2013 by

Stroll along the beach, To eye, to sniff another, Tails up! Wag! New friends! I walk along side Of you, to shield you from harm. As long as I can. This post was inspired by the Daily Post’s Weekly Writing … Continue reading →

Posted in Beau, BlogHer, Daily Post Challenge, Daily Prompt, dog, DPChallenge, Exercise, Fort Funston, Great Dane, Haiku, Hiking, NaBloPoMo, Nano Poblano 2013, Pets, Uncategorized, Weekly Writing Challenge, YeahWrite | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Beau Is Two

Posted on November 19, 2013 by

Beau turned two years old somewhere around this time. When we adopted him from Big Dog Rescue, they estimated his age at a year old. He was handed to us, papers, leash, and bowl, on November 19, 2012.  And so, … Continue reading →

Posted in Beau, Big Dog Rescue, Birthdays, BlogHer, dog, DPChallenge, Great Dane, Pets, YeahWrite | Tagged , , , , , , | 10 Comments