- Happy 1st Birthday, Rileyby Karen ShanleyWhere does the time go? Hoping there are many, many more birthdays ahead. Let the long count begin, sweet boy.
- Two Bodies, One Heartbeatby Karen ShanleyI know this is becoming a bit of a theme here—the Kenzie/Riley love fest. But in all my years of living with animals, I’ve never seen anything like it… I keep thinking about how lucky they are. And then I think how lucky I am to get to witness this every day.
- Perseids Meteor Show Coming to a Sky Near Youby Karen ShanleyCoinciding with the waning moon, the Perseid meteor shower is at its peak over the next few days of August, 11, 12, and 13. So viewing should be spectacular if the weather cooperates. It’s one of the most active and brightest meteor showers of the year. And it’s safe to expect to see dozens of … Read more
- And All This Time I’ve Been Blaming the Birds…by Karen Shanley…when, in fact, it’s been these 2 thieves who’ve been eating all the blueberries!
- Sharing Umweltsby Karen ShanleyWhen we got Kenzie, it was my deepest wish that she and Riley would form a tight bond, so they could share life with another in the same umwelt. Like me saying to Andrew in wonder, “Can you believe how huge the moon is tonight?” And Andrew saying, “Yeah, pretty spectacular.” I imagine Riley and … Read more
- Anybody Wanna Take Bets?by Karen ShanleyKenzie is officially in heat at 7 months. Of course, I was hoping she’d go longer, but so it goes. Actually, I was hoping that she’d hold off long enough so Riley would be old enough to neuter. Yes, I know, I was dreaming. But anyway so here we are. Doggie diapers. Anybody want to … Read more
- Never Met a Dog That Didn’t Love Fresh Peasby Karen ShanleyThat includes my 2 picky eaters. Fresh from the garden, and not a pea has made it to the pot yet.