by Susan | Sep 9, 2015 | On My Mind
On the eve of a new adventure with a new puppy, I’ve been reflecting on the canine beasts who have added so much to my life. With the exception of my first year out of college, dogs have always been a part of my existence. I grew up with both purebred and...
by Susan | Aug 30, 2015 | Critter Patterns, Dogs, Felt Patterns
You knew this pattern was coming, didn’t you? I just had to wait until I didn’t tear up every time I thought about Ginger. She passed away in June at 14 years-old. Ginger was a rescue puppy who came to us around 6-8 months of age. She was part Lab and part...
by Susan | Apr 29, 2012 | Critters, Odds and Ends
It’s been brought to my attention that there’s one member of this family who has not had her moment in the blog limelight. Ginger is our 11 year-old Legal. That’s a cross between a Lab and a Beagle. She has the lab fur mixed with the beagle physique...
by Susan | Jan 15, 2012 | Critters, Odds and Ends
I ventured outside at 7:30 this Sunday morning to let the ducks and chickens out into their pens, and replace their frozen water with fresh. The thermometer read 3 degrees with a stiff breeze. It’s officially brrrr outside today. I snuggled up on the sofa with a...
