Note: We've had so much fun with serialized stories that I'm trying my hand at one again! Here's the next … [Read more...] about Cara Mia Delgatto and the Bye-Bye Birdie, Part 11
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A Crafty Treat for Dogs
I love owning Bichons. My groomer, Pam, says that Bichons are the only breed capable of real love. (Don't throw things at me! I'm quoting her!) But Bichons are also prone to a variety of problems, and poor teeth are right up there at the top of the list. They are also very emotionally sensitive. Leaving them behind really makes them upset. To combat both problems, I've come up with this treat. Using Easy Cheese (otherwise know … [Read more...] about A Crafty Treat for Dogs
Of Mice and Men and Pigs
A couple of weeks ago I visited the local family-owned hardware store for mouse traps. It's not that I saw any mice, but I saw a few droppings and I heard the chewing in the walls. We've learned the hard way that mice travel in troops, and when the weather changes, they find their way indoors for shelter. David is a masterful mouse-trap setter, but he has one type of trap he prefers, so I'm a picky buyer. While I hate killing the little rodents, … [Read more...] about Of Mice and Men and Pigs
The Return on Our Investment
I love this photo. My new pal Donna Manz took it for the Vienna (VA) Connection. You can read the entire article here.That's Vicky, on the left. You can't see her harness, but of course, it is pink. She's a girly-girl of a dog. We "adopted" Victoria in England, so she's a British Bichon and a little smaller than the American breed. Since her father was an English champion, Vicky is a bit of a princess. Sarah, one of the adorable little girls who … [Read more...] about The Return on Our Investment
