Every day is different around here … no 9 to 5 for us! Mind you, in these strange times, almost everyone has work unlike what it used to be, or not enough work at all. I got a phone call from my only nephew the other day, always welcome. I suspected that he was having … Continue reading
It was another gorgeous day here. I had plenty of work this morning, two miniature Australian Shepherds. As the owner is willing to drive an hour each way to let me groom these sweet boys, I try to get both done in three hours. It’s intense. Since the dogs were groomed, and I ate lunch, … Continue reading
I might or might not have had a glass of this nice dry white wine. It is labelled, “Yard Dog”, and I really should find my glasses and read the fine print. I’m not sure of the significance of the name. Why would a fat chihuahua in an Elizabethan collar want to be immortalized on … Continue reading
Oops, I accidentally clicked “Publish” on the desktop before I deemed this post finished! I’m sorry, Rachel! 🤗💕 *************** Today was … brilliant. I was looking forward to grooming Binou and Fanny, and they were rock stars for every part of the process. I love their owners too … a couple I truly miss when … Continue reading
I guess I’ll quit being so coy about being open for grooming again. I don’t believe I can be fined or shut down. Maybe criticized … I dunno. It does not seem reckless to invite pets here, but social distancing and hand washing and the like remain a concern. It’s on most peoples minds anyway, … Continue reading
Mommy used to quip a little rhyme to me: Patience is a virtue, possess it if you can. Seldom found in women, and NEVER found in man. She died when I was fourteen, so it’s kind of remarkable to remember this and a few other adages, anecdotes and memories from childhood. My sister Rae, my … Continue reading
While I was not in the mood to take a selfie, I set this scene as a homage to our past experience of attending the Kentucky Derby. When I’ve watched the Derby since, on live TV, I swear that I still feel the thundering of hooves. This year, not only can we not revisit Churchill … Continue reading
You’ve heard it before and I’ll say it again. How did another week fly by so fast? Cousin Lesley quoted Winston Churchill as we ended our phone visit last month, “Keep buggering on!”. I didn’t even know this quote, but often use the phrase, “… soldiering on…”. We can all cope and live with more … Continue reading
There’s nothing too “humpy” about this “Hump Day”. Yes, it’s the middle of the week, but being self-employed, and during these strange times of COVID-19 threat, the days simply swim together. On the other hand, I feel that I should have accomplished more in the past six weeks. Since my 65th birthday, which was shortly … Continue reading
Today I groomed these two little cuties while they boarded for the day. Their owners were so bashful about the pups being “overdue”, but they were not that bad at all. This is considering that Hannie and Ryza were just due for a spring haircut and shampoo when I closed the shop for six weeks. … Continue reading
