YeeHaw!
Dashing through the snow, in a one dog open run, over the fields he goes, laughing all the way.
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… Joining the Modern World
One of the ongoing battles I have with the modern world is how it works so hard to rob our children of their childhoods. I’ve fought a good war on as many fronts as I’ve been able — protecting my daughter when she’s needed protecting, and encouraging her to move out to meet that world when she’s given the signal that she’s been ready.
Sometimes knowing how and when has been glaringly obvious. Like knowing that Cait can’t handle watching … Read More
A Day in the Light
Interesting changes in light all day today.
6:30 am
8:30 am
10:30 am
12:30 pm
2:30 pm
4:00 pm
6:00 pm – Power out from an ice storm.
8:00 pm
10:00 pm. Jupiter and Venus, as evening stars, holding hands in the southwest sky – and a dead camera battery. Good nite all.… Read More
Got an Itch?
Here’s one smart dog who’s figured out a creative solution.
I’m having a blast reading through all the “Smart Dog” stories people are sending in. I wish I could include this video sent by Heide. Kinda sums up the spirit of my book.
For those of you who’d like to play and haven’t submitted your story yet, there’s still time.Visit this post for details and submission guidelines.… Read More
Running for the Train
Cait, knowing we had a long drive ahead, led with her standard question as soon as we pulled out of the driveway, “So, Mom, what should we talk about?”
Feeling more than a little frazzled and grumpy from a ridiculously hectic morning, I said, “Give me a minute.”
I concentrated on unfurrowing my brow, loosening my grip on the steering wheel, and taking a couple of deep breaths.
“Okay,” I said, looking over at Cait. “Now, what was it you … Read More
Seven Days with Seven Dogs
In this season of thanks-giving, this video reminds me of how precious life is and how thankful I am for all my beloved four-footeds and two-footeds.
May your week be filled with as much love, joy, and peace.… Read More
The Five Ws of Blogging
From the mailbag: Cheryl writes: I just started a blog four months ago and at first had all kinds of things I wanted to write about. Then I started putting too much pressure on myself to come up with something brilliant everyday and I quickly got writer’s block. Then I got obsessed with checking my stats. Then I found myself actually getting really bummed that people weren’t leaving comments. So I just ditched the whole thing. But now I’m thinking … Read More