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Tails of Dogs who’ve made me laugh, made me cry, and enriched my life beyond measure

With so much love and gratitude…

Barn Hunts with Bess

Barn Hunts with Bess

This post was originally written on May 17, 2015.  I transferred it from an old, retired blogging site for many reasons.  But these are the top three: One, she's the dog who started me in performance sports.  Two, it's funny.  Three, she was my Heart Dog and I can't...

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Serendipity, Thy Name was Patti Mayonnaise

Serendipity, Thy Name was Patti Mayonnaise

After Rose, the hole in my heart was huge- I was sad and cried easily.  I found solace in keeping busy; my gardens flourished that summer.  Finn mourned her as well.  But time does heal and the therapy that comes from hiking daily gently worked its magic and we both...

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