This year's illustrated Christmas card reveal includes a crazy story about the inspiration behind it. Click to see the drawings and the winners!
A View from the Top
What would your view from the top look like? How about views for which you are grateful? Click for photos and a few thoughts.
A Haircut Experiment #LOL
When I groomed my dog, Roxy, the clippers didn't work. I had to trim her with a scissors. Click for a giggle and a funny-looking Bichon Frise!
Paddle Boarding with Dogs!
My dog, Roxy, joins me in all kinds of adventures. When I went paddle boarding for the first time, I noticed several dog paddlers of the canine kind. Big dogs and little dogs. Most seemed to be having a great time. Here's a dog who couldn't get enough paddle boarding and dog paddling. I wondered... Continue Reading →
Adventures in Car Camping with Dogs at Turquoise Lake
I haven't camped for a long time, so when the opportunity arose and my husband and I had a free weekend, we pulled out the camping gear, shook off the spider webs and headed for Turquoise Lake near Leadville, Colorado. This shot was taken when we camped on a regular basis, back when my kids... Continue Reading →
How to Travel with Dogs
I only considered traveling with one dog. A yappy dog. A dog who on occasion tears around the house in a tirade of twists and turns, kicking up dust and scattering rugs in her wake. Kennelling our dog has become highway robbery between $42-47 per night. But that wasn't the reason I relented and brought... Continue Reading →
Dogs Have Bad Hair Days Too!
I've had bad haircuts. One was so bad, I looked like I had ears like a dog! This photo was taken on an especially wild hair day. I'll admit our Bichon, Roxy, had become a shaggy dog. I had the perfect plan. After returning from a vacation at Lake Tahoe, I'd pick her up from... Continue Reading →
Need a Susie Whisperer? Random Acts of Chat
People and dog behavior can be more alike than different. A humorous look at the Dog Whisperer.
Dodging Bullets and Creepy Crawlers
Roxy is a hunter. If you looked at her body, you’d say, “Nah, I don’t believe it.” She’s pretty puny with front legs about eight inches long. Believe it. She has been known to take down grasshoppers and the occasional mouse. In the beginning of the summer, she had been outside for quite a while.... Continue Reading →
Bulldog Caption Contest Results are in!
Roxy had a tough time picking out a caption. There were so many good ones! She finally gave up and chose one from my hat. There was another contest of sorts. Which photograph was the best one for the caption? The bottom photo won paws down. And the winner is? Drumroll please.... dumdumdumdumdmudmdudmdudmdm... Lisa from... Continue Reading →