Category Archives: black labs

Encouragement

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Ray V.

“There are high spots in all our lives and most of them come about through encouragement from someone else. Encouragement is oxygen to the soul” -George Matthew Adams   While this has nothing to do with encouragement, here is a … Continue reading →

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A Decade Of Unconditional Love

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Ray V.

Big Red and Mackenzie, aka “The Twins” are ten years old today. We first saw them a few days after they were born and its probably safe to say that they haven’t been apart for more than a few hours … Continue reading →

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Home, In The Weeds

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Ray V.

I have returned to South Carolina and since I was in northern New Jersey for the last  ten days, my only travel for the next two weeks will be between my yard and my office. Today, I began catching up … Continue reading →

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Christmas Family Squabbles

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Ray V.

Christmas, (AKA The Holidays) typically brings families together. As we all know, everyone is different and if two people always agree, one of them is not necessary. Politics, religion and social topics often make for an interesting get-together. This year … Continue reading →

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Girls & Their Dogs

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Ray V.

With all the mistakes I made as a dad, at least I helped instill the appreciation of dogs in the girls. I inherited it. It has been passed on to the next generation. And now, the next again.

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Does Tim Still Work There?

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Ray V.

Note: I anticipate that some of my Canadian friends might want to comment on this. A week and a half ago, Elissa asked me to perform a small service (like in The Godfather). I was happy to oblige and thought … Continue reading →

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The Twins Turn 9!

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Ray V.

Our twins, Big Red and MacKenzie turned 9 years old today.  We celebrated by sending them to the Doggie retreat for the day to get a good bath, their nails clipped and ears cleaned. Life’s simple pleasures. The story started … Continue reading →

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I Think She Is On To Something

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Ray V.

DK  thinks Linn is on to something. I agree.   Oh, so much truth. . . Snickers and Maggie both left us in 2018, Their spirits still roam through the house.    

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Worth The Food Bill

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Ray V.

When situations aren’t quite the way I had hoped or planned for, and I’m just glad that another day is over . . . There is one thing I can count on. The group, love attack when I walk in the door. No … Continue reading →

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Lab’s Eye View

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Ray V.

“My dogs have taught me the nature of love, joy, friendship, play, trust, faith, and peace” Stephen Huneck I’ll second that. Visit Dog Mountain and get a Lab’s eye view of the world. If you ever come to our home, … Continue reading →

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