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Awakening to the resounding whooping of Sandhill cranes and the shrill bickering of seagulls overhead, I once again crossed my fingers and assessed my body before opening my eyes. It was day three of the K9 Nose Work trial in Anchorage – my volunteer day, if I was up for it. My whole body ached,Continue reading “Volunteering is Important”

Success! Having made it through all the walking Rhonda’s nose work trial had entailed on Saturday, on both even and uneven ground, I had crawled into bed tired to the bone, but exuberant. Sunday morning, day two of the 4-day K9 Nose Work trial, arrived too early for me. Laying in bed with eyes closed,Continue reading “My Jaunty Gentleman”

Arriving at a dog sports event the evening before it starts puts a smile on my face, gets my heart pumping and engenders an almost giddy feeling of anticipation. It also gives me time to settle myself and the dogs in, take a walk to accustom the dogs to the new environment, and get aContinue reading “Finding My Balance”

Mid May in Alaska seldom starts the day with t-shirt weather. Friday, May 20th, was no exception, dawning clear, sunny and a chilly 43°. Temps were forecast to be in the 60s, but that was hours away. My mood that morning was a mix of emotions as I sat patiently waiting for my turn toContinue reading “Sunshine and Perseverance”