Check the Old Farmers Almanac and you'll see we're in the middle of what's known as the Dog Days of Summer. The term was coined long before the Almanac was first published in 1792. Some credit Greek mythology while others track the term back to the ancient Romans. Whatever its source, you might find it …
Year: 2019
Happy Birthday!
In AKC time, Sasha is five years old today! We chose July 4th for her "official" birthday in declaration of her independence from the old and in celebration of her new life. She's now formally recognized by the AKC as Ozark Summer Highlands Sasha. For those new to the story, here's a quick recap of …
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Windows to the World
As a child, the public library introduced me to the world of possibilities. As an adult, my career obligations sent me to many new towns, new countries. No matter where I was, stepping into the library was, for me, coming home. Whatever their size, wherever their location, libraries are truly mystical, magical places. Over the …
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Pet-Friendly Travels
Years ago, I was traveling with a group and we'd checked into a pet-friendly hotel. I left my spaniel, Alix, in the room while I retrieved the rest of the luggage. One member of the group--one of the few traveling without dogs of her own--wasn't paying attention and left the door open. My dog decided …
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The Writer’s Dog
Writers, readers, and dog lovers of all kinds will appreciate today's post, brought to us by the award-winning author Juliet Mariller. According to her website, Juliet was born in Dunedin, New Zealand – the most Scottish city outside Scotland itself – and now lives in Western Australia and writes historical fantasy. A former music teacher …
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