It's time to move over to gruffchick.com.
We'll keep this blog up (and download it as well)
as it's a nice snapshot into the pas...
17Apr2018
10Dec2014
Farewell to Sammi Speckle Spot
We said goodbye to Sammi the Greyhound on Sunday, 16 November. He was an old boy, lasting twice the age of a typical track dog. In fact, he had just celebrated his final birthday in October.
Sammi was my shadow. He crawled into bed each morning to steal the warm spot Jeff left behind. He often put his head on my pillow or tucked his nose under the cover (and awoke me with his...
19May2014
Agamemnon the Onion
It's a strange name for a dog, yes, we know. Regardless, Agamemnon the Onion arrived in his new forever home on Friday, 16 May. We aren't entirely sure what he is. Beagle, they said. Chihuahua, they said. We think there might be a bit of wiener dog in him. Don't know, doesn't matter. He's around 8 weeks old and a sweetie.Agems has been a delight so far; very mellow and curious...
11Jan2014
Goodbye, Beautiful Nutmeg
Much has gone on in life since I last blogged. I'll do a formal post later. Tonight is a memorial.
Nutmeg lost her battle to cancer this evening. It was a sudden thing that started around Christmas and quickly blossomed into sorrow. We saw her veterinarian, Dr. Johnson, on Thursday and then... that was that.
Nutmeg was many things. She was my shadow and forever at my side....
23Aug2012
Final Countdown
We have nearly everything done in preparation for Mum and Dad's move here. There are some little odds and ends that need to be given homes, and I have to spring clean the entire house as well as make a little room for extra groceries. It's well worth it.
I'm exhausted...
11Aug2012
A Day Off: Shaker Woods Festival
It's been an exciting 24 hours. We had an early appointment this morning, my haircut afterward, breakfast and then an impromptu trip to the Shaker Woods Festival.
Better Half and I have been toiling to get the house ready for Mum and Dad, who plan to stay with us. We have two rooms to go (and a bathroom to sort) before we can call the job done.
To top it off, I had to run to...
23Jul2012
23Jul2012
Pandorus Sphinx Moth
Better Half and I drove out to Ferda's Garden Center this afternoon in search of more heliotrope. This has become our favorite gardening destination. We enjoyed visiting with Bob Ferda and he sold us the very last heliotrope on site - a beautifully arranged basket. (I swear, I will cover my entire yard in concrete and throw away my gardening gloves if FGC ever closes down.)
On...
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