The winter chill seems to have settled in permanently over our home. We’re now in record breaking territory, as we have had in excess of 1 inch of snow on the ground for over 75 days. The previous record (records are for this locale, only) was 73 days back in 1974. And, unless we haveContinue reading “Hitting the Road”
Monthly Archives: February 2010
Some Thanks and a Request
While adjusting to a new member in our family, and the inevitable changes in lifestyle (I have to take him for a walk in the bitter cold at 10:30 at night… THAT is a big adjustment) life hasn’t been all fun and puppy kisses. Many of those who get my updates are members of myContinue reading “Some Thanks and a Request”
More on Our New Puppy
Okay, as I’ve said before, he’s not a puppy. But it’s hard not to think of him as a puppy. He’s got the most charming personality, and loves to give doggy kisses! As I mentioned before, Gary wasn’t sure he liked the puppy’s name, and was considering changing it. Monday, Gary says “I really don’tContinue reading “More on Our New Puppy”
Ophidiophobia
My last post briefly referred to the “snakicidal tendencies” of my earlier years. I really was quite surprised at the number of people who have commented on that portion of my post, a post primarily about a new dog! Those snakicidal tendencies… probably better referred to as herpetocidal tendencies… stem from the fact that IContinue reading “Ophidiophobia”
New Member of our Family
Anyone who knows me, knows I love animals. Especially dogs, with cats coming in a close second. But I love all animals. I used to hold out some of that love for snakes. I hated them. I viewed it as my duty to society to eradicate as many of the slithering critters as possible. However,Continue reading “New Member of our Family”