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Dealing a Full House
I have a full house: a pair of cats, a King, a Jack, and Leo is definitely a Joker. I guess I could be the Queen of the pack if need be. The point is that life got tossed upside down when King joined the crew but now things are settling down and I’ve been … Continue reading "Dealing a Full House"
Read MoreThe Newest Member of the Pack (and Introducing a New Dog)
After losing Piper, I was asked several times if I would get another dog. I always said that I wasn’t going to look for one but if a dog happened to need a home, I’d consider it. Then one day towards the end of January, my boss walked into the office, looked at me, and … Continue reading "The Newest Member of the Pack (and Introducing a New Dog)"
Read MorePiper’s Last Road Trip
Table of Contents1 Day 1 (September 7, 2018) – The Trip Begins2 Day 2 (September 8, 2018) – A New Park3 Day 3 (September 9, 2018) – A Snake, Giant Crocus, and Exploding Beer4 Day 4 (September 10, 2018) – Rivers and Wild Rose Country5 Day 5 (September 11, 2018) – Abandoned Roads and The … Continue reading "Piper’s Last Road Trip"
Read MoreDog Friendly Breweries and Wineries
I love being able to take a break from travelling to enjoy a locally-made beverage and even better is finding a brewery that allows dogs. More rare than the dog friendly brewery is a dog friendly winery. It is such a fun way to experience the local atmosphere and support an independent business. Not to … Continue reading "Dog Friendly Breweries and Wineries"
Read MoreGrieving the Loss of a Pet
We have pets come into our lives and we know that the odds are very good that we are going to outlive them. They give us so much joy and unconditional love and that is the price that we pay: knowing that the day will come that we have to say goodbye. I have lost … Continue reading "Grieving the Loss of a Pet"
Read More2018: The Year in Review
Well it’s that time of year again, when we pause and take a few minutes to look back at all of the adventures that we have had this year. I’m not going to lie though: 2018 sucked. There were some highs and there were some lows and then there was one low in particular that … Continue reading "2018: The Year in Review"
Read MoreBest Hiking and Camping Gadgets
Let’s face it: we all know that person that can’t unplug even when they’re smack dab in the Great Outdoors. Luckily for those people, there is now a wide selection of solar-powered camping gear, portable battery packs for camping, and all manner of cases to protect your valuable electronics from whatever Mother Nature can throw … Continue reading "Best Hiking and Camping Gadgets"
Read MoreGifts for Travellers and Their Dogs
With the holiday season fast approaching (please contain your collective scream), it’s a time to think of gifts for those that we love. If you’re not quite sure what your travelling friend or their dog wants this year, the dogs and I have put our heads together and came up with a few ideas. Okay … Continue reading "Gifts for Travellers and Their Dogs"
Read MoreUltimate Road Trip Gear Guide
A road trip can be as simple as jumping in the car and driving or you can pack everything but the kitchen sink. Other than a vehicle, there isn’t much extra gear that you have to have but there are some things that make the trip safer and more enjoyable. This isn’t a complete road … Continue reading "Ultimate Road Trip Gear Guide"
Read MoreWhat I Wanted You to Know
The cold set in so quickly. That one thought rose to the surface of my mind through the tangle of grief and anger and despair as I re-lived the past 48 hours. How Dr. Dan had told me about the mass in Piper’s abdomen. How he told me that she was bleeding internally and she … Continue reading "What I Wanted You to Know"
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