The human-dog bond is a special one that has been around for thousands of years. Dogs have always supported us, whether going through tough times or needing someone to lean on. They are loyal companions who bring joy into our lives and make us laugh. Jim and I have benefited so much from having these […]
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There is no doubt that puppyhood is a challenging time. But with patience and plenty of love, the rewards are limitless. I’m currently in the thick of it as I am raising a 10-week-old Golden Retriever puppy, and I want to share some of puppy life’s challenges and rewards. So if you’re considering getting a
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I am an American who has deeply admired Queen Elizabeth II for being a stable force in the world, her dedication to duty, England, and her people. Queen Elizabeth was a graceful, kind, and noble queen whose passing saddens me! Queen Elizabeth II will have many tributes, but as a fellow animal lover, I want
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This October, it will be two years since my back injury. After all the weekly chiropractic adjustments and therapy, I have progressed from being unable to walk to walking with a cane and finally no longer need the cane. Combining the recovery with the COVID quarantine and becoming a home cook, I need a personal
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This was Teddy and Bear’s first meeting. Bear is Teddy’s nephew. Bear and I are leaving Argus Golden Retrievers. There’s just something about puppies that brings me happiness. Maybe it’s their big, soulful eyes or how they wag their tails in excitement. Or perhaps it’s because they are always eager to please. Whatever it is,
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Recently Jim and I became aware of a mystery animal in our backyard in Tracy. At first, we were concerned that the animal might be a skunk. We are entirely comfortable with skunks in Arnold, but Tracy? We live next to a large active Almond Orchard and have had a skunk in the backyard. So
In a recent blog post, Forest Therapy: Find Peace and Creativity in Nature, I said the following. “There is something about being in the forest surrounded by quiet trees that helps me to feel grounded and peaceful. I’ve noticed that whenever I am in the tall pines, I think much more clearly, and I find that
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Not too long ago, I introduced you to Bernie the Fernie, and I thought you might enjoy meeting some of her friends. Bernie is a Maidenhair fern and requires daily attention, but she has sturdy friends who might even be called the cast-iron plants. Bernie’s friends are ZZ plants and live in my dining room.
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I just shared on Facebook that Jim, Teddy, and I are privileged to adopt Teddy’s little nephew, Bear. There will be so much to share about their adventures. But first, I had the opportunity to meet Teddy’s birth mom, Matilda, for the first time, and what a wonderful dog she is! Teddy has her pink
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I tend to discuss the black bears more, but my most frequent visitors are deer. Deer appear to be such gentle and beautiful creatures, and some of my best photos are of deer. The deer in our area are daily travelers on the game trails. I may not talk about the deer as much, but
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