I take frequent walks on wooded trails with my dog, Scout. These trails are on protected land not far from my neighborhood. But they are nestled into other recently developed neighborhoods that we’ve dubbed the McMansions. Not an original name, but we know that it means a huge house that takes up most of its… Continue Reading
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Handmade Dog Bowls
***Greetings! We dogs look forlornly into our empty food bowls quite a bit. And when we drink out of our water bowls, we can see the bottom of the bowl. How cool is that? So, why not give us a couple bowls made with love by someone’s hands? When we’re done eating, maybe instead of… Continue Reading
Canning Crazy Fresh Colors
Hello! Just checking in quickly to show off some fresh colors that I’ve added to the Scallop Design of Canning Labels and Tags. Aren’t y’all ready to start putting up some goodies from the farmer’s market and maybe your CSA? I know I am! You can purchase these in my Etsy shop, as well as… Continue Reading
The Meetup :: June 2010
Month number six of 2010… how incredibly fast it arrived. I’m going to be as brief as the month of May, so let’s jump in! I feel pretty good about my list. A couple of those cross-offs will be completed today, but sometimes that’s what a list is for… to give you a kick to… Continue Reading
Dogs Without Blogs :: Beans
If you’ve been reading this series, you know that I am a huge fan of the name Beans. I’m not sure why I like it so much, but the dogs always seem to fit the name in a spunky, original, free-spirited sort of way. Let’s check out Beans from Reno. Dog Questions What is your… Continue Reading
GO GO Gadget Bag
A-Dog needs some help and I’m just the dog to do it. She probably wouldn’t let on about this, but when we go for a walk in the woods, she wears a (gasp!) fanny pack. I know she only does it when it’s too warm for jackets with pockets and when we’ll be hidden under… Continue Reading
44 x 44 – #@$%&*!
I have inner turmoil. But before I get to that, I should recap what 44 x 44 means. At the beginning of 2010, I decided to pursue losing 44 pounds by my 44th birthday on August 24. I was feeling good and, more importantly, ready to shed the excess weight I’d been putting on since… Continue Reading
Dogs Without Blogs – Bella
Most dogs have sweet faces, or at the very least, a sweet expression they can muster up when necessary. But the little pup below has the sweetest face I’ve seen in some time. Meet Bella. What is your name? Bella What breed of dog are you? Well mom keeps telling me that I’m a tiny… Continue Reading
Garden Potential
A few photographs from our garden as it stands today. We might have something here… {clockwise from top left: strawberries; peas; chives; raspberries; peony} Continue Reading