We’ve been enjoying some heavenly weather here in Montreal. I guess it’s a little #TBT summer and will end soon, but it’s great while it lasts. There are still colourful leaves on the trees, the air is balmy and Buster can go to the dog park without his new sweater. Talking about the dog...
Category: Pets
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More Buster!
Sometimes I have an inspiration for a blog post, sometimes I don’t, but I’ve made a commitment to myself to post regularly, so here I am. They say the important thing about being creative is showing up. The same could be said for many facets of life. There’s never a shortage of things to...
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2021– a Mid-year recap
So many changes this year, not only due to the pandemic. The pandemic made 2020 very different from all other years, but it didn’t have the same affect on this year, since we’re used to what the pandemic has wrought. The changes that have affected my husband and me, personally, this year are in...
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Life with Buster, continued.
We’re almost four weeks into this great adventure and it’s starting to feel more comfortable. Buster is still really bitey, but it’s getting better. We’ve nicknamed him Biteymcbiteypants, which is useful for hashtags. We’re starting to recognize his routine, and the signs that indicate that he’s sleepy or bored or has to go out to...
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New year, New Puppy
I’ve had a few comments from people on Facebook and elsewhere that all I need to write or post about for the next little while is Buster. I’m not sure whether to take it as a compliment, but what the heck! So, as you may recall, we said good-bye to our previous dog, Monty,...
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A Limbo of Grief
I’m living a surreal week. It’s the first time in my life that I’ve ever planned ahead to end the life of another living being. Before your mind immediately jumps to axe murder, be assured that I’m talking about my dog, Monty. Life for Monty has become a trial. He’s approximately 15 years old and...
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Monty Chronicles, Part II, quirks
When Dave and I want to watch TV in the basement nowadays, I have to carry Monty down the stairs to join us, because he can’t handle the stairs anymore. My guess is that he’s afraid of falling because he can’t see where he’s going. I believe his eyesight has deteriorated even since the covid-19...
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The Monty Chronicles, Part 1
Living with an old dog is a bit like living with a puppy, without all the exuberant energy and exercise demands. In other words, Monty is quiet, needs little to no exercise and really doesn’t know when or where he should be relieving himself. For a long time we simply cleaned up after his little...
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About Dogs
I’m sitting in my favourite position on the couch. Which is to say, with my dog, Monty, on my lap. I’ve been observing dogs most of my life, and I have come to certain conclusions about them, which are far from absolute fact, as I’m no expert, but they seem true to me. I have...