There's no time to lose I heard her say Catch your dreams before they slip away Dying all the time Lose your dreams and you will lose your mind Ain't life unkind Goodbye Ruby Tuesday, who could hang a name on you? When you change with every new day Still I'm gonna miss you I'll… Continue reading GOODBYE RUBY TUESDAY…
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Cico
Old dogs, like old shoes, are comfortable. They might be a bit out of shape and a little worn around the edges, but they fit well. - Bonnie Wilcox Cico will be 12 years old in December, she is a feisty but lovable yorkie. This is her photoshoot. Such short little lives… Continue reading Cico
2 CATS, 1 NURSERY AND A WHOLE LOTTA LOVE
“There are two means of refuge from the misery of life — music and cats.” ― Albert Schweitzer This is the story of Ninha and Lucky, the nursery cats. I could hardly believe my eyes. As the man wheeled out the wooden trolley, a cheeky striped cat hopped on and was clearly delighted to… Continue reading 2 CATS, 1 NURSERY AND A WHOLE LOTTA LOVE
If you are going to run away – always, always take a dog
“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
THE CAT WHO WORE MAKE UP
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
STEADFAST AS A STAFFIE
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
ALL IN THE LINE OF DUTY
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
CAT STALKING REQUIRES SKILL
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
RARE AS ROCKING-HORSE POO
Endless conversation about change is the barrier to actually committing to doing something and then acting is what is required" - David Jakes Guess what's as rare as Rocking-Horse poo? People who say they are going to do something and then actually do it! I recently spent a fabulous, albeit hectic week in the "Big Smoke" with one… Continue reading RARE AS ROCKING-HORSE POO