Tag Archives: dogs

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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If Dogs Could Talk

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Ray V.

“If you look a dog in the eye too intently, it may recite an astounding poem to you” -Jean Genet What goes on in a dog’s brain?  Most are truly remarkable creatures. I can’t imagine life without them.  

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On Mastery

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Ray V.

You are not going to master the rest of your life in one day. Just relax. Master the day. Then just keep trying to do that every day. Norman has today under control. HT @spiritualsrs

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Another Year

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Ray V.

June 10th is “The Twins” 12th birthday. The original story is here:  Sunday Night, Dog Night. Like me, they are getting grayer and slower, but still love us unconditionally and will chase tennis balls until exhausted.

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A White Face & A Golden Heart

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Ray V.

Yesterday, our family had to say goodbye to a “Rescue” that our daughter’s family has had since 2017.  Selby had been with a family in Houston, TX, but it was reported that one of their kids was allergic to her.  … Continue reading →

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Good Point

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Ray V.

When one looks at all the craziness going on in the world today, this seems to be a reasonable question to ask.    

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Herd Immunity

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Ray V.

There has been a meme floating around that asks the question, “So you think we are smarter as a society than we used to be?” The response: “50 years ago, the owners manual for a new car told you how … Continue reading →

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The Twins Celebrate

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Ray V.

Today, June 9, 2021 marks the 11th Birthday for “The Twins”… Big Red & Mackenzie. The story began here, Sunday Night, Dog Night. I had been blogging only a few months at that time. We were there just a few … Continue reading →

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