Monthly Archives: April 2023

Colonel Deeds arrived Friday, 3 February 2023 and he was twelve weeks old to the day. May 3rd, the Colonel will turn six months old. Here are some photos of Deeds’ arrival when he met Chief for the first time, … Continue reading →

This day was hit-and-miss with the weather – sometimes bright and shining, while bouncing back to overcast skies with higher chances of rain. Saturday was spent with the dogs who have missed having me at home for long stretches of … Continue reading →

I have a terrific Canine Crew that assists me with the pooches when I am away from the house. I love these young folks who give The FanFive some incredible attention. Today, before leaving home, the pooches were lounging in … Continue reading →

The little fellow is growing by leaps and bounds. He is now as tall as The Sisters, Bailey and Harrigan. Colonel Deeds came onto the deck with the other crew-members, but he had a gift for me. He was carrying … Continue reading →

The past several days have been a whirlwind of busyness and they’re not over yet. I have missed The FabFive, terribly, and they have missed me in the short intervals I have gotten to spend with them. Col. Deeds snuggles … Continue reading →

Last night, I finally made it to the deck by 8:30 PM, collapsing into the plastic Adirondack chair. The FabFive loved playing in the yard and on the deck, each making their way to my chair for some lovin’ from … Continue reading →

My morning walk was a bit further than I was anticipating but I was accompanied by beautiful weather and some gorgeous spring bloomage. I had forgotten to get $5 bills for the Canine Crew members who will be attending the … Continue reading →

It was the craziest night of incredible dreams. I sit here, now, amazed at just how brilliant and inventive the subconscious is as it creates scenarios unfamiliar to me, people I have never met, and powers I didn’t realize I … Continue reading →

Yesterday was just a fun day but quite tiring. This morning, I have energy, but it feels like a tug-of-war with the impending rain to move through as my system battles the aches and sluggish movement. I did manage a … Continue reading →

The nice weather we had enjoyed last week has abandoned us, leaving, colder temperatures and rain. According to the forecast, the large amounts of rain have moved out of the Miami Valley. Last night, at the Schuster Center of the … Continue reading →

Col. Deeds, as I wrote in an earlier post, is growing into his big boy voice. Within a day or two, his voice has matured more. It’s fun to hear the deeper voice emerge with its transitioning raspiness and to … Continue reading →

April 15th.  In history, it has shared two ominous anniversaries, the death of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865, and the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. I have a busy day ahead of me and this evening, Laura and I … Continue reading →

Today, April 13th, is the birthday of President Thomas Jefferson. My cat, Logan (1994-2011) was also born on this date. I got to enjoy one additional hour of sleep, and while I do not feel any amazing effects from that … Continue reading →

On this date, April 13 in 1994, my cat of seventeen years, Logan, was born to a marching band family in Centerville. I did not get her until June 17th and for the next 17.5 years, I had the best … Continue reading →

I’ve always loved observing each dog’s patterns. Like us humans, they develop patterns, too. Col. Deeds is now moving his feeding bowl and toys over by the gate. I will move them out of the way so there’s no tripping … Continue reading →

I stepped out onto the deck at 4:30 AM after Erma sat staring at me for the longest time. Rarely do my seniors need to go out after their 11 PM potty break until after their breakfast. When Col. Deeds … Continue reading →

At 6:30 AM, it is still dark and the earth is starting the process of warming up from its current 41 degrees to the upper 60s. My body seems to comply with the day’s demands and not aching from yesterday’s … Continue reading →

When I was in high school, I remarked to my grandmother that it was the anniversary of President Franklin Roosevelt’s death. Grandma Donna responded, “To me, April 12, 1945 will always be the anniversary for Harry Truman becoming president.” When … Continue reading →

Several weeks before April 11, 1971, Easter Sunday, Mother began making me a new suit. The material was the softest, quietest light blue with small specks of knotted raised threads of varying colors throughout. It was a vest and slacks, … Continue reading →

The sun is belting out an overture that’s making the morning glow with beauty. The birds have been singing loudly since 4 AM. Yesterday was wonderful but gut attacks began sneaking in throughout the day, and the night was spent … Continue reading →

It was a beautiful spring day and my body was quite cooperative to enjoy it. I needed some carpet cleaner for pets so I grabbed the bus to the Walmart on Kingsridge Road which is only a few blocks from … Continue reading →

This evening, I went downtown to watch FINDING KING RICHARD at The Neon Movies and was reminded that it is important for researchers to protect their work so others do not claim victory. When I was in junior high school, … Continue reading →

After I finished watching The Neon movie, THE LOST KING, I took a stroll to one of my favorite photography haunts along Fourth Street. It was a beautiful evening with an ever changing sky to produce some terrific results.

Col. Deeds has learned the art of posing whenever I aim phone/camera in his direction or at the other four. Before leaving for The Neon Movies, I tried to take photos of each pooch. Deeds bombed each one. I didn’t … Continue reading →

As a child, I always loved celebrating Mother’s birthday as it was quite a special occasion. T his year is the fourth birthday I’ve not gotten to celebrate with her in person, but I continued to mark the special day … Continue reading →