Category Archives: Pets

The Unwanted Intrusion

Posted on August 8, 2016 by likeitiz

Two weeks ago, our dear Beau got skunked! We had let him out for his pre-bedtime ritual under the Redwoods. I was tidying up in the kitchen. I noticed he took a little longer than usual. So, I called out … Continue reading →

Posted in Beau, dog, Great Dane, Pets | Tagged Beau, dog, Flower the Skunk, Great Dane, Pepe Le Pew, Skunk, Skunk Spray | 28 Comments

Wolf Going, Gone!

Posted on May 19, 2015 by likeitiz

Posted in Betta Fish, Death, Illness, Pet Fish, Pets | Tagged Apple Watch, betta fish, death, Grief, mourning, pet | 7 Comments

As 2014 Comes To A Close, Two Things

Posted on January 1, 2015 by likeitiz

My, my, how time has flown! Once again, I’m faced with the last day of the year. Beau and I take advantage of the bright sunny afternoon. I buckle him up, put on my hat, scarf and warm jacket. Off … Continue reading →

Posted in Beau, dog, Dog Park, Great Dane, Neighborhood Walk, New Year's Resolutions, Pop Culture | Tagged Fort Funston, Ice Bucket Challenge, John Lennon Wall, looking back at 2014, Mike Nichols, New Year Thoughts, New Year's Day, New Year's Eve, Oscar de la Renta, Philae Probe, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Postaweek 2015, Robin Williams, Sandra the Orangutan, The Year that was, Velvet Revolution | 16 Comments

Holiday Salutations

Posted on December 26, 2014 by likeitiz

On Christmas morning, my hubby wanted to go for a morning walk. We’re at an age now where, no matter how late we nod off to slumberland the night before, we still get up at the same time. Bright and … Continue reading →

Posted in Beau, Celebration, Christmas Day, Great Dane, Hiking, Holiday Brunch, Off Leash | Tagged Christmas Brunch, dog, Half Moon Bay, Hiking, Holiday Celebrationi, morning walk, postaweek 2014, Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay | 6 Comments

Splish-Splashing Away!

Posted on October 13, 2014 by likeitiz

Beau has discovered that he likes the water after all. On a recent Saturday trip to Fort Funston, Beau surprised us by running towards the on-rushing waves. It used to be that he would not even deign to get his … Continue reading →

Posted in Beau, Big Dog Rescue, dog, Dog Park, Fort Funston, Great Dane, Pets | Tagged Beach, Big Dog Rescue, dog, Dog Park, Fort Funston, postaweek 2014, Wet | 8 Comments

The Dog Goes Everywhere!

Posted on April 11, 2014 by likeitiz

My friends from Orinda have been empty nesters for longer than we have been. They raised three kids. Their youngest, a daughter, went to NYU and has been swallowed by the Manhattan scene ever since. In the recent years, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Corgi, dog, Empty Nest, Parenting, Pets | Tagged dog, Empty Nest, empty nesters, pet, postaweek 2014 | Leave a comment

Coolest Biker Pooch

Posted on April 6, 2014 by likeitiz

While walking around a street fair this afternoon, my hubby and I came across one of the coolest dogs yet!

Posted in dog, Dog clothing, Pets | Tagged biker gear, dog, Dog clothing, pet, postaweek 2014 | 3 Comments

Sunset at Carmel Beach

Posted on February 13, 2014 by likeitiz

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 Carmel, Carmel Beach, dog, DP Challenge, Great Dane, Postaday 2014, Sunset, Weekly Photo Challenge | 19 Comments

Saturday Morning Family Hike

Posted on January 27, 2014 by likeitiz

This weekend, when we did our family hike, we talked about you and your two cousins, among other matters. We recalled your years of growing up closely together, and where each of you are now. I like to view them … Continue reading →

Posted in dog, Family, Family Time, Fort Funston, Great Dane, Hiking, Parenting, Pets | Tagged dog, DPCHallenge, Family, Family time, Fort Funston, Great Dane, Hiking, Postaday 2014 | 1 Comment

One Look Back, Then Onward

Posted on January 1, 2014 by likeitiz

Yesterday afternoon, I carved out some time to take a long walk. It was sunny and clear after the morning fog burned off. I’m sure the tall Redwoods in our yard appreciated the mist in the morning. I had read … Continue reading →