Or … Alternative caption: “Dream RV Adventure or Short RV Trips?” There is, sadly, often a big difference between the RV trip we WANT to take and the RV trip we know is within our capabilities, physically, financially and time-wise. But one has to dream big, right? It may not happen, but if we don’tContinue reading “Cabin Fever Strikes!”
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Mental Stimulation – Key to a Happy Retirement?
After retiring last fall from my office job of the past eight years, I gave a lot of thought to how best to keep my mind active and productive. I believe I mentioned that I was going to start writing again for BellaOnline – an international multi-topic online magazine owned and operated by women. I’veContinue reading “Mental Stimulation – Key to a Happy Retirement?”
Being a Good Role Model
Ronni and I had a short but productive training session this evening. We were refreshing some trick dog moves and doing some easy pedestal work. When you are a looong dog, it’s even more important to have good rear-end awareness. To that end; I had an empty box (thank you Amazon!) just the right sizeContinue reading “Being a Good Role Model”
Barometer Roller-Coasters
I am NOT complaining over the happy fact that it is +28F here in Meadow Lakes, Alaska today. However, I really wish Mother Nature would be kind enough to do these things a tad less dramatically. I felt this change coming yesterday – weather change precognition seems to be a talent of many auto-immune sufferers.Continue reading “Barometer Roller-Coasters”
For the Joy of Dachshunds
When the tiny 2-pound bundle of black and tan furry love that was “Pocket” joined our family in October 1998, I fell head over heels and irrevocable into love with Dachshunds. Pocket was actually only half Dachshund, at least genetically, although her personality was sure 100%. Her mama was a gorgeous, AKC registered Miniature DachshundContinue reading “For the Joy of Dachshunds”
Baxter's Navigator Status
For the past six months, the question of Baxter’s ability to continue traveling as my #1 Navigator in the RV and possibly even competing in future Nose Work/Scent Work trials has laid heavy on my mind. If his problem can’t be corrected – if it’s simply some sort of normal age-related disfunction – can IContinue reading “Baxter's Navigator Status”
A Dimly Bright Morning
What a wonderful morning! Not only was it above zero (not much, but hey, I’ll take it) after a week of frigid below zero temps, but dawn dimly colored the eastern mountains across the valley with pale yellowish pink hues this morning just before 9:00 AM. A 9:00 AM dawn is a highlight this timeContinue reading “A Dimly Bright Morning”
On This Still Alaska Morning
I found myself reluctant to get out of my toasty warm bed this morning, much less actually DO anything. One glance at the outside thermometer showed the temperature was -24F at my house. Sure, Fairbanks is lots colder, but really, I didn’t care about anyplace except right here. Ack. Rhonda was curled tightly against myContinue reading “On This Still Alaska Morning”
Something Old, Something New
Ten years ago, I was living in the same exact house but a completely different life and had no clue it was all about to end. If I’d been asked how I would describe myself, I wouldn’t have hesitated – I was a writer (purely a hobby, but a fulfilling one), an avid spinner andContinue reading “Something Old, Something New”
Christmas Morning Chaos
Part Two – the story continues It seemed like forever and the Mom person had yet to open her eyes. Liquid brown dachshund eyes pleaded, ears lifted (slightly) only to be ignored as the Mom rustled the covers, rolling over. With a sigh, the puppy curled back up atop the blanket to wait. How couldContinue reading “Christmas Morning Chaos”
