Category Archives: Dogs

No Dogs Allowed

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Monica

Walking the Walk, Anyway  You talk the talk and we walk the walk but when nose goes to sniff and tail begs to wag Where are you?  In Yellowstone, no doubt where we can’t follow not having the bona-fides of … Continue reading →

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An Evening with W.O.L.F.

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Monica

Last weekend we attended a fundraiser for W.O.L.F., a sanctuary for wolves and wolf-dog mixes in the mountains about two hours away.  The remarkable executive director, Shelley Coldiron, and her impressive staff explained the organization’s mission – rescue, sanctuary, and … Continue reading →

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Oh, You Planet Earth!/Earth Day 2013

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Monica

Member of the Family Call me mother, call me father call me source of life and strength call me sister, call me brother call me only home and hearth call me garden of paradise call me member of the family … Continue reading →

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No Kisses

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Monica

No Kisses for Valentine’s Day (Belated) No kisses today I’m sorry to say I saw you about with a squirrel in your mouth a very dead squirrel you dropped at my feet a Valentine’s treat So I must remember to … Continue reading →

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Beau reads Tolkien

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Monica

  Here is Beau reading Tolkien – what, again?  The light has to be just right, and he has to be comfortable to read epic poetry.

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Happy Dogs/The Joke’s on Me

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Monica

Hi Friends!  Just a little note to tell you that the joke is on me!  My new computer will not let me access my blog – or many of yours either.  But my old computer will.  One at a time, … Continue reading →

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Collies Rescue Human

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Monica

Beau Once again, collies come to the rescue.  In this case, two five-year-olds, possibly litter mates, rescue human – me – from a bleak, collie-less existence.  About ten days ago, I filled out an application with Pueblo Collie/Sheltie Rescue.  The … Continue reading →

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The Linden Tree

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Monica

LINDEN BLOSSOMS We sit together under the linden just steps from the back door, your favorite spot in the yard. From here you could see inside and out guarding your domain. Now a gentle rain falls and joins with my … Continue reading →

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True Blue

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Monica

The Gift of Presence  some things I have learned from my dogs (or am still learning):  to be home for dinner; to love and accept without measure; to greet with joy; to give comfort by being present; to spit out … Continue reading →

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3 Unwished Wishes/Doggie Heaven x 3

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Monica

3 Unwished Wishes I wish these puppies would grow up and not pull; I wish there weren’t so much poop to clean up in the backyard; I wish the dogs weren’t along so I could hike in the national park. … Continue reading →

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