Whatever comes," she said, "cannot alter one thing. If I am a princess in rags and tatters, I can be a princess inside. It would be easy to be a princess if I were dressed in cloth of gold, but it is a great deal more of a triumph to be one all the time… Continue reading THE SECRET PRINCESS – a modern fairy tale
In each of us lie good and bad, light and dark, art and pain, choice and regret, cruelty and sacrifice. We’re each of us our own chiaroscuro, our own bit of illusion fighting to emerge into something solid, something real. We’ve got to forgive ourselves that. I must remember to forgive myself. Because there is… Continue reading CHIAROSCURO
“The relationship between a dog and a human is always complicated. The two know each other in a way nobody else quite understands, a connection shrouded in personal history, temperament, experience, instinct, and love.” ― Jon Katz, A Dog Year: Twelve Months, Four Dogs, and Me I ran away from home when I was 9 and three… Continue reading If you are going to run away – always, always take a dog
Once upon a time ... there was a cat called Lexie, a hand-me-down cat from a previous human family who were moving house and didn't want her any longer. Lexie lived in a small house with her new human and two other cats called Chiquita and Pepito. She wasn't a snob or stuck up like… Continue reading THE CAT WHO WORE MAKE UP
Good morning friends I am delighted to announce that today is LAUNCH day! Remember I have limited the class to only 10 students in order to give each participant my individual attention but once the seats are gone, they're gone. If you're keen to join the class, I encourage you to jump in right away and… Continue reading EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!
It's hard not to immediately fall in love with a dog who has a good sense of humor.” ― Kate DiCamillo, Because of Winn-Dixie The moment I walked onto the patio, she began showing off and acting like a clown. When I paid no heed to her mad antics, she rewarded me with incessant barking; "Look at me!… Continue reading STEADFAST AS A STAFFIE
A house is not a home without a cat in the window" - Moira du Toit, Animal Spirit I pass by this house often, exasperatingly almost always without a camera, and on the rare occasion I see a cat in the window. For some reason I'm drawn to windows and doors; animals in windows are my ultimate,… Continue reading THE CAT IN THE DUCK EGG BLUE SASH WINDOW…
There is a hope that a dog injects into every walk, more than a hope - an expectation, really - that this is going to be something wonderful. 'You'll see, says the dog, something great is going to happen- just you wait.'" ― John Zeaman, Dog Walks Man: A Six-Legged Odyssey One of the drawbacks… Continue reading ALL IN THE LINE OF DUTY
When stalking one’s prey, it is best to take one’s time. Say nothing, and as sure as eggs he will become curious and emerge.” ― Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird Lately I've been stalking strange cats in our village in search of material for an upcoming project. I know! The cats are puzzled,… Continue reading CAT STALKING REQUIRES SKILL
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