Here’s an awkward pose by the young Catahoula Leopard Hound, Toby, who is staying with us for a couple of weeks. I’m quite well acquainted with Catahoulas, as we had them at the farm at Dunster. It is one of my regrets that I didn’t practice better animal husbandry or business sense. Over time, I … Continue reading
During these difficult times, it’s a red letter day when we have two boarders. That’s okay, in a way, because along with “business” comes the challenge of staying socially distanced from the humans. We have Aussie staying just overnight. Because their daughter cannot fly into Prince George on a domestic flight, the couple has to … Continue reading
Nothing was too remarkable about this day. It was pleasant. I’ve done a little of this and that, and the most exertion I got was kickin’ ass in online word games. Just a little. We did receive word that a Valley resident had died from a heart attack last night. This is saddening … we … Continue reading
With this isolation business, I am even less aware of the days of the week. We are self employed, so this often goes with the territory; it also matters very little. I just realized that tomorrow is Sunday, and the grocery store has posted new, shorter hours, and that they will be closed Sundays for … Continue reading
I’m writing tomorrow’s blog today. Gary’s resting and I feel like talking. I fell apart this afternoon. It doesn’t very often happen, what used to happen daily (if only inwardly), a very long time and another life ago. When Shelly and Adrien visited briefly today, it seemed like a gut punch that I couldn’t hug … Continue reading
One of my outings on Wednesday was to pick up a large bag of frozen peas and a dog blanket that was given away by a friend. We managed “distancing” but waved cheerily at each other as I picked up the gift from her yard, she from her house. Jenny said that the peas were … Continue reading
I think about you often, my readers, but the truth is that I haven’t had much to say. I know this blog is not noteworthy for pithiness or profundity … that’s a disclaimer I’ve made often, and I’m not putting myself down. Life is not very different in this self-isolation condition than “normal” for us. … Continue reading
Today I groomed this sweet, petite Newfoundland dog. Kona is probably only about 80 pounds, and is entirely cooperative. If I lower the grooming table and just tell her “up”, she will put her front paws on it and wait for a boost for her back end. Even a dog twice her weight could be … Continue reading
Gary cares for Bud diligently, but the horse has reached quite an age and was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease a few months ago. He gets a medication for that, and a supplement. Bud wore a coat aka horse blanket when it was cold this winter. Our pet has put on weight and looks well compared … Continue reading
Nah … not too likely. I have far more trouble “shutting up” than I struggle to have something to say. I interrupt Gary and anyone else frequently, while consciously trying not to. I’m a chatterbox, while being aware that people who are not interrupted feel more positive after a conversation. And chatterboxes are often left … Continue reading
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