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Category Archives: Pets
The Unwanted Intrusion
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
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Wolf Going, Gone!
Posted in Betta Fish, Death, Illness, Pet Fish, Pets
Tagged Apple Watch, betta fish, death, Grief, mourning, pet
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As 2014 Comes To A Close, Two Things
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
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Holiday Salutations
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
Splish-Splashing Away!
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
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The Dog Goes Everywhere!
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
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Coolest Biker Pooch
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
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Sunset at Carmel Beach
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
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Saturday Morning Family Hike
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
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One Look Back, Then Onward
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
Posted in Blogging, Books, Culture, Daily Post Challenge, Exercise, Great Dane, Health, Neighborhood Walk, Pop Culture, Wordpress Community, Writing
Tagged 2013 Challenges, Adam Johnson, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Carlos Santana, dog, DP Challenge, Fault In Our Stars, FitBit, Great Dane, In the Company of Angels, John Green, Mary Roach, Orphan Master's Son, Postaday 2014
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