In my non-existent free time, I like to play the piano. And I like to listen to others play, for inspiration.
I think this guy is ridiculously talented.
As I was thinking that I wished I had half his energy, I noticed the first comment.
So. Life in the very slow lane. What does that look like?
Graidy is 18ish, Finn is 15 and Wink is 12. All are still going strong-ish.
But all now have heart problems. And Finn’s about to go get nuked with a radioactive shot to the tune of $3k to kill a benign tumor that’s making him hyperthyroid.
I know. It’s nuts. But I’m pathological. I can’t not do it, because Finn isn’t ready to go yet. These animals have … Read More
There is nothing more heart-wrenching than losing a beloved pet.
When I was 5 years old, I remember spending hours walking around and tacking flyers to every outside flat surface I could find when we had lost a beloved dog. Then the world evolved to also placing lost and found ads, and so on.
Now there’s a much better way. You can reach potentially tens of thousands of people through social media.
Just came across this well-done example on … Read More
May the coming year be full of possibilities.
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In this season of giving and thinking of others, I came across this quote (can’t find the original author).
“And if I asked you to name all the people you love, how long would it take you to name yourself?”
My holiday wish for you is that not only do you make it onto your list but that you decide to land at the top.… Read More
I overheard Cait explaining to someone recently that what I do for fun is to spend time outside, especially on windy days. I intuitively understand the benefits of being out in nature—I don’t need scientific proof.
But if you do, there is actually a word for this: uitwaaien. “It’s basically the activity of spending time in the wind, usually by going for a walk or a bike ride. Today, the practice is so common that it’s known as ‘uitwaaien.’ … Read More
As I’ve previously shared, Cait has serious puppy hunger. And she flip flops back and forth between getting an Aussie now (the power of Kiera lives on) or waiting a bit.
I try to remain neutral and supportive because I know there is never a “good” time to get a dog. You just have to decide to make it work. So I listen and look as she shares feelings and Australian Shepherd breeder websites.
I thought that I might … Read More
I know my dog-loving readers won’t find either of these videos on “dog science” surprising. More like a “Yeah, duh, it’s about time science catches up” reaction. But thought you might enjoy these nevertheless.
Yes, I’m on a bit of a TedX binge, if you’re wondering. The proverbial rabbit hole…
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