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January

A follow-up to Chica’s surgery

Annie sent me an update on Chica’s progress. Here they are, housemates and playmates — hangin’ out together.  BooBoo, the cat (Apex predator and King-of-the Household, is looking after newly spayed Chica.  BooB00 probably does not understand why Chica isn’t her usual zippy self.  I’m keeping her slowed down with pain/sedation pills 4x a day. [...]

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January

A photo reminds Annie of sailing with her dog Meggie

Today’s guest blogger is Annie Holmes.  I’ve written a lot about my friend Annie Holmes, artist, writer, dog lover, and sail boat enthusiast.  Today she sent me a photo taken of her long ago and published more than once by the photographer.  Shows you that a good photo never dies. Annie writes:  This photo is [...]

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October

Chica and Annie

Annie is our guest on this beautiful Saturday afternoon.  Not too surprising, it’s all about Chica and her animal family. I asked Annie:  How does Chica manage to hold that big heart of yours?  You are lost.  You’ll never love another dog like you love her. Marilynne Annie replies: Well, she is easy to love. [...]