Saturday, Sophie came home from a walk carrying a stick (a thin branch). I took it away and gave her a chew stick. Other times, when she had a chew stick, she demolished it immediately, swallowing whole chunks. This time, she carried the chew stick around for three days, much the way she carries herContinue reading “Sticks (no stones or bones) “
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A love letter
This is a love letter to the world. Earth is our amazing home. Although I’m writing a trilogy involving another planet, and I’m reading Aurora Rising (Aurora Cycle_01) by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff, and I watch Babylon 5’s adventures, I doubt if the vast distances between stars will ever be breached by humans. UnmannedContinue reading “A love letter”
Mindful Connections
All week, I affirmed my intention to remain mindful. Success varied, but I believe it made a big difference. This morning for example. I had to leave home at 9:00, and wrote a list of four items to do first. I checked off three and thought, well, okay, good enough. Number four said “blog.” Somehow,Continue reading “Mindful Connections”
Surprises
Before the pandemic, it was Wayne who always had a jigsaw puzzle going. I generally ignored it, though near the finish I’d give in to temptation, setting in a piece or two. Now they’re a part of my life. During the shutdown, we were delighted when gifted with or loaned puzzles. When thrift stores openedContinue reading “Surprises”
Sophie
Sophie is very much alive, just not exactly kicking. From the beginning, veterinarians warned us that she would be prone to arthritis, due to her bowed legs and the way her body is constructed. She’s been taking daily doggie doses of glucosamine chondroitin for years. This past year, she’s found it difficult to get herselfContinue reading “Sophie”
More Thoughts About Change
I miss my weekly yoga classes. I attended them for more than twenty years, but during Covid, the studio closed down, they sold the props, they sold the building. Caput! No more yoga classes near home. I’m thinking about exercising self-discipline and practicing at home. But it won’t be the same. In a world undergoingContinue reading “More Thoughts About Change”
Gardening in this time of COVID
These last several months, I’ve stayed busy with writing, but any time I attempted a blog, I set it aside, unable to complete it. This time I’m going to post! I love growing winter squash, but living in the southwest, I’ve had very few successful seasons since we’re plagued with squash bugs, and they seemContinue reading “Gardening in this time of COVID”
Hurdles
The nippiest day of the year—so far. Sophie resisted going for a walk this morning—she was far too cozy on the couch—so I put her in her jacket and she hopped down. The wind has effectively swept the sidewalks clear of leaves, but Sophie’s first hurdle was leaping the dam in front of the doorContinue reading “Hurdles”
Attachments
I’ve always been attached to home—no matter where home is. Sophie has her own attachments. The rule at the park is: All dogs must be leashed. I got in trouble once when meeting a neighbor with his two dogs. In order to keep from tangling leashes while the three sniffed and swapped ends, I releasedContinue reading “Attachments”
Third Time’s—Another Harness?
Sophie and I are serious creatures, aware we’re a couple small blips in the big world. That doesn’t mean we don’t react—to bullies and threats—real or imagined. We’re also obstinate where we believe we’re right. On walks, only one of us gets to be right. We have our stand-offs. Some days she wants to goContinue reading “Third Time’s—Another Harness?”
Kate Harrington 