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Wiener Dog Versus Rat

March 25, 2021April 1, 2021 Posted in animals, California, Dachshund, dogs, fire fighter, handy man, memoir, rats, Tough Shed, writersLeave a comment

(re-run) Long ago, when I had three school-aged children off at their respective schools, I sat at my desk writing during the quiet of the day, when I heard the Dachshund barking. He was somewhere in our spacious back yard. I ignored it at first, but when the barking didn’t subside, I decided I’d better… Continue reading Wiener Dog Versus Rat

Daisy vs. Squirrel – Guess Who Won

March 22, 2021March 21, 2021 Posted in animal rescue, animals, birdfeeder, birds, dogs, Jack Russell terrier, memoir, neighborhood, rats, squirrelsLeave a comment

The squirrel was attracted to the three bird feeders. It would jump down from the neighbor’s Valley Oak tree, run down the fence, across ten feet of mulch, then run up the plastic rain barrel to climb up the gutter or hang onto the stucco. This is when the dogs would see him as the… Continue reading Daisy vs. Squirrel – Guess Who Won

My Inherited Dog, Boomer

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 Posted in animal training, animals, California, dogs, honeymoon, memoir, pregnancy, raccoons, relationshipsLeave a comment

Boomer was never my dog, although he came into my care when I married his owner. I’m not sure how old he was when I got him. My dog, Tess, was two and Boomer was older. A small, part Beagle-part terrier, Boomer had not had a regular dog’s life. He had never eaten dog food… Continue reading My Inherited Dog, Boomer

As Fresh as a Daisy, Dog Story

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 Posted in animals, bath, beach, California, dogs, memoir, Monterey Bay, swimmingLeave a comment

When you’re a dog, a rescue dog, one that has been given back twice, your world is filled with fear, loud trucks, and scary men. So when you have to share your beach house with a big guy with facial hair, another woman who kind of looks like the one that feeds you, and another… Continue reading As Fresh as a Daisy, Dog Story

Wiener Dog Versus Rat

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020 Posted in animals, California, Dachshund, dogs, fire fighter, handy man, memoir, rats, Tough Shed, writers2 Comments

Long ago, when I had three school-aged children off at their respective schools, I sat at my desk writing during the quiet of the day when I heard the Dachshund barking. He was somewhere in our spacious backyard. I ignored it at first, but when the barking didn’t subside, I decided I’d better go check… Continue reading Wiener Dog Versus Rat

Best Aquarium Ever

July 2, 2019July 2, 2019 Posted in animals, aquarium, author, best, California, Carmel, children, humor, meditation, memoir, Monterey Bay, relationshipsLeave a comment

I am a little bit biased. My beach town is right next to Monterey, so my fave aquarium is the Monterey Bay Aquarium. I hadn’t been inside for over two years, even though I always buy a yearly pass. Today I needed to check out the gift shop to see if the book I am… Continue reading Best Aquarium Ever

The Dogs Have Met their Match

June 27, 2019June 26, 2024 Posted in animal rescue, animals, beach, best, California, Carmel, children, cleaning lady, dogs, humor, relationships2 Comments

(re-run) When you are of a certain age, and your two young dogs wear you out on a regular basis, it can be a delight to have a ten-year-old girl for the weekend while her mom works for you. The dogs have finally met their match. The ten-year-old wakes up at dawn to go to… Continue reading The Dogs Have Met their Match