Once again, Nancy visited the Subaru dealership, but unfortunately, I couldn’t accompany her. This time, she had a valid reason. She had an appointment with her retina specialist after the car visit. Although I don’t want to admit it, I was stuck at home with Greg, even though I enjoy spending time with Greg. I would have preferred to go to the car dealership instead. In the past three weeks, Nancy and Greg have had to jumpstart her Outback three…
Just like my humans cherish the simple pleasures of life, so do I, as a dog! Years ago, Nancy found me the perfect small pillow at an annual garage sale she attends every year (the only garage sale now that she attends). I immediately took to that little pillow when I’m napping on the couch. While many people don’t even allow their dogs on the furniture, our couch has remained unchanged because I love it too. Anyhow, after…
This morning, when Nancy opened an email, she came across a quote by Sharon Jaynes that resonated with her. The quote read, “Sometimes the voice you need to ignore is your own.” So, I pondered this for a while as the voice in my head urged me to write my blog. I skimmed through the article that discussed the numerous times humans tell themselves, “Why bother?” for various reasons. However, I had to put my paw down and remind…
Minnesota’s inclement weather once again disrupted our plans for the last day of 2025. I even had my Muttluks ready in case we decided to go for a walk. Instead, Greg is engrossed in a football game. Meanwhile, I’ll head to Nancy’s studio to motivate her to complete a piece she’s composing for the end of the year. No, I’m unlikely to share it on this blog because, like her dog grooming, she’s an amateur composer, if that even qualifies….
It’s that time of the year when humans reflect on the past year. Eventually, the humans I live with bring everything into perspective, feeling a profound sense of gratitude for what they have, rather than dwelling on what they lack. At times, Nancy becomes incredibly frustrated with herself for not losing those extra pounds and not making time to practice her saxophone and bassoon. Until I remind her to put everything in perspective. Yes, I do that by crawling into…
Today marks just one week before Christmas Day. If I believe that at least one person would enjoy reading my blog, I don’t require any specific reason to write it. Having another series would only make me feel compelled to write my blog. I don’t work that way, honestly! Writing my blog is never a chore because all I do is fetch balls, walk, sleep, and sometimes dream about writing more blogs. I believe that God placed us dogs on…
Hello, everyone! I’m writing to you from a milder day of winter weather in Minnesota. As we near the end of my Twelve Days of Christmas Cheer, I want to remind you that Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus. I hope, love, peace, and joy fill your hearts on this twelfth day of Christmas Cheer. I’m at a loss for words on this final day because how can I possibly describe those gifts? As always, I encourage…
Yesterday, Nancy received two Christmas CDs in the mail from FullHarmonic. She intended to listen to them on her way to work, but her Subaru battery had died. Consequently, she had to switch to a vehicle without a CD player. I’m eagerly anticipating listening to those CDs at home today. Music is an integral part of our home, and I am delighted to have music flowing through every corner of our living space. It should not be any surprise…
We awoke to a freezing cold morning in Minnesota, with temperatures plummeting to a bone-chilling -15 degrees. Given this frigid weather, I believe the ninth day of Christmas Cheer should be dedicated to expressing gratitude. Gratitude for the warmth that fills our homes and fireplaces, providing comfort and joy to our hearts. I hope many of my readers haven’t experienced the agony of no heat during such frigid cold weather. Some people say, “Attitude is everything,” and I would like…
There are numerous ways we seem to get into the Christmas spirit at our home. The first way is by making the frosted Christmas cookies that Nancy has been making for years. There’s something about those cookies that triggers her Christmas laughter and joy. However, this year, she’s demanding at least 100 likes on Facebook to motivate her for the production. I know, who does that? The second way is for her to volunteer for the Salvation Army, playing her…
On this seventh day of the Twelve Days of Christmas Cheer, I encourage you to embrace wonder. For me, embracing wonder at Christmas time is actually my usual approach to each day. For instance, every morning when I step outside, I take in the beauty around me and genuinely embrace the sense of wonder all around me. As we strolled down our street after dark, I couldn’t help but be captivated by the enchanting light displays on numerous homes. Nancy,…
It has come to my attention that the Twelve Days of Christmas typically span from Christmas Day to January 5th. Have you ever noticed me adhering to your human rules? I didn’t think so either, so I won’t say “deal with it” but rather, let’s celebrate Christmas in our hearts throughout the year. Now that I have addressed that issue, let me continue these Twelve Days of Christmas. If you choose to do the 12 Days of…
Yesterday, as Nancy shoveled our driveway for the umpteenth time, I decided to tag along, or rather, I watched her from a distance. After all, why would I risk getting hit by a sudden shovel of snow? She never seems to shovel the driveway consistently. Sometimes, she even goes in a diagonal row, leaving me wondering what she’s thinking. This leads me into day five of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Don’t be too predictable during the Christmas season because…
Please remember that my Twelve Days of Christmas are written from the perspective of a dog. It’s quite a complex concept for me to even think of twelve ideas for your Twelve Days of Christmas, so please be patient with me! I’m brainstorming ideas for both pets and humans. The word for day four of the Twelve Days of Christmas is stillness. In the stillness of the day were held those subtle reminders of peace and joy…
Time, it’s no surprise that I cherish my time with my humans. The gift of time is truly priceless! You know how it feels when someone visits and gives you the gift of their time. I recall years ago when Nancy’s parents said, “Physical gifts don’t mean nearly as much as the time you spend with us when you visit.” We can give the gift of time and never regret it. Time passes and then I wonder where the…
On the second day of the Twelve Days of Christmas, may you choose to gaze deeply into the eyes of your loved ones and truly see them! Just yesterday, I reminded Nancy of this while she was shaving my face and paws. Amidst her busyness of organizing the house, we sat on the floor for almost an hour as she groomed my face. That’s when I locked eyes with her, taking those precious few seconds to truly connect. Through the…
Why not begin the Twelve Days of Christmas cheer while Nancy is at Subaru? Good thing that I’m a dog, so I don’t harbor any ill feelings towards her for abandoning me today. Besides, Greg found us a movie to watch. Although it’s not a Christmas movie, it’s a refreshing change. So far, with all the Christmas movies we’ve watched, there are very few dogs in the movies. What’s the deal with that? We’re currently watching the movie “A Puppy…
We were prepared for the snow, were you? As most of you who read this blog are already aware, the snowfall initially came gradually. A simple, pristine white blanket of snow covered the ground, providing enough coverage for me to play my ball fetch game. But then, yesterday we got quite a bit more snow, enough for Nancy to pull out the snowblower later today. That snowblower is as loud as the backpack blower, so I will remain in…
I barely sent off my blog when I realized that Thanksgiving is this week. This dog could write a book about my gratitude. When it comes to books, I could write quite a few, and some of you have specifically requested that. Okay, so I will admit that it is pretty easy to be grateful when you live with two humans who love you more than almost anything. But, I’ve learned that gratitude is a habit! “Develop an attitude…
Yesterday, we had a wonderful change of pace. First, I accompanied my companions to a relative’s house for a delightful lunch and a sweet visit. Afterward, I embarked on a walk around Home Depot to find Seafoam for our lawnmower and snowblower. I think Home Depot is my favorite store to accompany Nancy because I can prance along with her and no one asks her “Is your dog a service dog?” Contrary to what you may think, I don’t seek…