Tag Archives: Pets

Silly Saturday: Springtime scoffing

So, Old Man Winter, you think you can beat us down with your seemingly-endless tenacity and ability to rally and reappear just when we thought you had departed for good?  Well, we are noticing that each of your attempts is … Continue reading

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Underenthused

Yesterday our temperature reached 61°F (16°C) with only mild winds—completely balmy and beautiful.  Today it’s freezing.  The wind is biting and roaring through the trees.  The crocuses have closed back up and are hunkered down and shivering.  The daffodils will … Continue reading

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Summer slipping and a cheeky chippie

We just spent another three days at the cabin, returning on Labor Day, and thoroughly enjoyed being in the north woods again.  I love late summer, when the fields are full of purple asters and the bracken still is mostly … Continue reading

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Silly Saturday: Pretzel Puppy

I’ve been featuring our cats in my last two Silly Saturday posts, and to give all the contenders equal, umm, exposure, it’s time to switch to our other beloved household member.  We’ve had Limo for 6½ years now, after adopting … Continue reading

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Silly Saturday: Wacky Wink

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Silly Saturday: Wicked Wink

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Silly Saturday: DangerCat

Disclaimer:  I hereby certify, and give assurance to one and all, that no animal (or person) was harmed, injured, damaged, bothered, or otherwise inconvenienced in any way before, during, or after the making of this photograph.  The implied pending action … Continue reading

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Respectful Restorations

I have recently embarked on a restoration project that will of necessity stretch over the course of many months.  It is one that I have had in mind for some considerable time, but—being a semi-professional and very accomplished procrastinator—have put off … Continue reading

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Silly Saturday: Inverted extrovert

Our wonderful dog, Limo, is one of the sweetest dogs we have ever known (except when we’re riding in the car and he sees another dog on the street); he’s normally a total extrovert:  He loves to meet people.  He’s … Continue reading

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Silly Saturday: Ho-Hum

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