A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
January in the Ozarks brought an arctic blast and high winds howling through the hills, plunging temperatures toward zero with wind chills that can only be described as brutal. A treacherous layer of ice covered in snow convinced me to curtail Sasha's outdoor exercise time. For those who do venture out, it's worth reviewing the …
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Some helpful links from the American Veterinary Medical Association as we plunge into the festive season: Decorating, food, guests, travel & more: Winter holiday pet safety Handy infographic of risks to pets: Holiday pet DON'TS Last-minute shopper? Check out Healthy holiday gifts for pets *** On behalf of Sasha, Buddy The Wonder Cat, & all of …
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Long-term readers of this blog know that my beloved Sheltie, Sasha, joined our family after having been rescued from a grim situation and then fostered until I came along. In the years since she joined the family, I've often wondered what it would be like to care for a dog who will, at some point, …
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Nov 20 - Dec 15, 2023 Virtual Book Tour: The Legacy by C.L. Tolbert Guest Post: Dogs In My Life & Fiction I’ve had the honor of knowing several remarkable dogs throughout my life. They’ve been my best friends, my companions, my guides, and my guardians. Two in particular stand out. Their names were Maddie …
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November 6 - December 1, 2023 Virtual Book Tour RSVP to Murder by Carol Pouliot Guest Post: The Challenges of Time Travel Creating a series with protagonists who are normal, everyday people but who discover the ability to time travel has been challenging but lots of fun. How do they travel from one time to another? …
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