Category Archives: rescue dogs

Haunting

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Ray V.

I read this story the other day on David Kanigan’s blog. I’ve never met DK, but because of our blogging relationship, (spanning close to a decade) I consider him one of my closest friends, strange as that may seem. I … Continue reading →

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What Happens When You Take Away Their iPhones

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Ray V.

Below is an example of enthusiastic joy when Martha, a 2-year old rescue meets Henry, a 10-month old rescue. We took away their iPhones, so they had to find something else to do.  It didn’t take more than a few … Continue reading →

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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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Counting The Days

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Ray V.

Eleven more days until her South Carolina vacation begins. So, Martha is daydreaming about listening to some vintage Hootie and hiding Big Red’s tennis balls.  

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The Look

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Ray V.

The look when you realize there are still two weeks until you head East to spend three months with your cousins  at “Camp Visotski Dog Spa and Recreation Center” Martha, still in Houston.

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Patience

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Ray V.

Patience:  What you have when there are too many witnesses. unk. Martha…no patience when it came to scoffing down a Beignet in Baton Rouge a few months ago.

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Listen

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Ray V.

“Listen in silence because if your heart is full of other things, you cannot hear the voice of God. . .  The essential thing is not what we say, but what God says to us and through us” Saint Teresa … Continue reading →

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Dread

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Ray V.

“I have a new philosophy. I’m only going to dread one day at a time.” Charles Schultz interpreted here by Martha      

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And The Winners Are. . .

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Ray V.

The total mileage for the 3-day journey was 2,237, but who’s counting? I’ll never do it again, but you’ve heard that before. The winners: The Most Boring Road: The stretch of road between Jacksonville, FL, and Mobile, Al is approximately 430 miles … Continue reading →

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Ordered

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Ray V.

Life is again ordered, at least temporarily. Megan and Martha are back in Houston. I am back in Aiken. A few stories will follow, but this may be one of my favorite pictures of the year. Martha, below, after her … Continue reading →

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