Tag Archives: dogs

Bailey

Today was pretty momentous. I got my first COVID vaccine. It is my Aunt’s birthday. Those are really great things. I kept saying that I wanted the vaccine for my birthday (which is next month) and it was like the … Continue reading

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Month

It’s been a month. A month since the election. A month since I’ve been able to run. A month of increasing virus rates. So long and so short. It could be a year instead. But only a month. We Thanksgivinged … Continue reading

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Too Much Love

My son has always wanted a dog. When we lived in Hawaii we were always in apartment buildings that did not allow pets. When we moved, my son asked if we could get a dog. I was reluctant. I knew … Continue reading

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A Good Dog

This past week my mom had to put down her last golden retriever. Her name was Cricket and it was like the end of an era. Mom still has other dogs but she has changed breeds. Maybe the goldens seemed … Continue reading

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But Do You Ever Say It?

In Hawaii, one of my closest friends (there are not many left. If you move to Hawaii and stay long enough almost everyone you met who had also moved to Hawaii will move away) who I have known the longest … Continue reading

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Embracing the Summer

I have spent so much time frustrated and sad about being here you would think that we spend our days in misery. This is untrue. Today is the most beautiful of summer days. The air is cool. There is no … Continue reading

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Taking the Bad with the Bad

Today was the day that Joe was supposed to pick up Nitro from the vet after having his bone biopsy. Sometimes things don’t go as planned. Let’s begin by saying I think that I don’t love this vet. It is … Continue reading

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Life Rolls On

Yesterday I worked for eight hours. I felt pretty accomplished I have to say. I didn’t really (to my knowledge) make any dreadful mistakes. We were busy and the day sped by. I ended up leaving with $9 in tips, … Continue reading

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