Category Archives: dogs

Is it Cheating?

Posted on June 8, 2024 by SharonJoss

Let me make this clear: my dog’s name is Merlin. He is an Australian Shepherd and I love him dearly. Unreservedly.  We’ve lived together for 5 years, and we get along great.  No arguments. He has his quirks, I must … Continue reading →

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Sunday Puppy Pix Fix & The Puppy Love Paradox

Posted on November 24, 2019 by SharonJoss

The pup I adopted in June is now 16 months old. Merlin has adjusted pretty well to his new life, as have I. We have a regular schedule that he can depend on, regular meals, daily playtime, walkies, games, baths, … Continue reading →

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Dog Days Return

Posted on July 29, 2018 by SharonJoss

The dog days of summer are here. Defined as “the period between early July and early September when the hot sultry weather of summer usually occurs in the northern hemisphere,” you could say that we are smack in the middle … Continue reading →

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Dear Old Dog

Posted on July 10, 2014 by SharonJoss

Today, my darling dog Mia turned 14. In dog years, that’s…really old. Like about 100 in dog years. She’s been totally deaf for the last two of them, and in the last few months, her vision has declined to the … Continue reading →

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Feed the Muse

Posted on April 17, 2014 by SharonJoss

Every once in a while (and thankfully, it doesn’t happen often), I start feeling a little like a hamster in a cage– running forward as fast as I can, but not going anywhere. The last few weeks, I’ve been in … Continue reading →

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OH NO!! A New LOOK!

Posted on November 3, 2013 by SharonJoss

Yes, I know it looks different. I liked the look of the old theme template better, but frankly, it wasn’t flexible enough for my needs.  It only had one page and limited customization, and I wanted multiple pages, with a … Continue reading →

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Three Dog Night

Posted on August 25, 2012 by SharonJoss

This weekend, the grapes on my grapevines started to ripen, about four weeks early.  Normally, I get them (mostly) picked before the end of August, and the birds and raccoons get the rest.  Since grapes aren’t good for dogs,   I’ve … Continue reading →

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