Tag Archives: dogs

On Conclusive Evidence

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Ray V.

Don’t accept your dogs admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful – attributed to Ann Landers

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Love Only Goes So Far

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Ray V.

Dog: You are my life. I will do anything for you. Human: Drop the ball. Dog: Nope The struggle is real.

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On Rapid Aging

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Ray V.

I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise . . . But that was 4 hours ago  . . . when I was younger and full of hope. -unknown oracle

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And Then There Was . . Only One

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Ray V.

Earlier today, one of our two remaining dogs, “Big Red” had to be put down after starting to become immobile on January 1st.    He and his twin sister, Mackenzie, would have turned 14 this June. Our dogs have always … Continue reading →

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Judging Others

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Ray V.

I judge people by how they treat animals, how they treat the wait staff at restaurants, and what they do with their shopping cart when they are done with it. Seems like a simple test to me. Even with my … Continue reading →

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On Love

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Ray V.

“All his life he tried to be a good person. Many times, however, he failed. For after all, he was only a human. He wasn’t a dog.” -Charles Schultz

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A Universal Truth

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Ray V.

If you are sad, pet a dog and you will be OK. If you are mad, pet a dog and you will be OK. If you are happy, pet a dog and you will be happier. Always pet dogs. –Unknown

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A Test

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Ray V.

I am not impressed by money, social status, job title, or what car you drive. I am impressed by the way you treat other living beings, both animals and humans. -Rose Winfold, found on Maria’s Mixing Bowl. This was actually … Continue reading →

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Just Being

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Ray V.

“I wish people didn’t think silence was awkward, but just enjoy it. Not every space has to be filled with words” HT—@lexislost Even dogs know to enjoy the quite of just being. Photo of Martha taking in the silence and … Continue reading →

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A Choice

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Ray V.

Is there a nicer feeling than being in a room full of people and the dog chooses to come sit next to you?  I think not. (Martha (above)  and Winnie, (on bed) our daughter’s dogs, have been enjoying “Summer Camp” … Continue reading →

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