Tag Archives: pets

Third Times a Charm

Posted on November 26, 2018 by

Twice over the course of the past year we thought we had found a companion to adopt so that Tucker could have a “sibling”, and twice it ended up not being a good fit. I had just about resigned myself … Continue reading →

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Octoberfetch

Posted on October 28, 2018 by

All these years we thought the word was “Octoberfest”, but now that we have a Lab we have learned that it’s actually “Octoberfetch!” This morning we took Tucker for a romp at Little River, one of his many happy places, … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Water-full Weekend

Posted on August 12, 2018 by

What makes a wonderful weekend? Well, if you ask Tucker, it’s any weekend that involves water…and since this weekend included not one, but two river romps…well…he was one happy labramutt! Usually, when we take him to the river or to … Continue reading →

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The Toddler and the Turtle

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

This morning, while Tucker and I were in the backyard, I saw him stop and give something a quizzical, “I’m not sure what this is” kind of look. When I glanced at the path nearby, I saw the object of … Continue reading →

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The Simple Joys of Summer

Posted on June 25, 2017 by

Bumble Bees And Butterflies Hummingbirds And Dragonflies Vibrant colors Soaring Hawks Curling tongues And “tuckered” dogs The simple joys that summer brings Beautiful blossoms and lovely wings

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Black with a Splash of Red

Posted on June 18, 2017 by

Photography time has been limited lately, with the addition of a playful pup to the mix. Still, I try to head out when I can and see who shows up and is willing to pose for a picture. This Red-winged … Continue reading →

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Losing Feathers and Losing Teeth

Posted on June 14, 2017 by

It’s that time of year where several of my backyard birds have started to molt, losing some of their old worn out feathers and replacing them with fresh new ones. Some do it gradually, and end up looking a bit … Continue reading →

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An Apology and an Announcement

Posted on June 4, 2017 by

First the apology – my blogging will likely be lagging in the foreseeable future. You see – two weeks ago we had to say goodbye to Walker, one of our dogs who had lived a long full life.  His absence … Continue reading →

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