As I mentioned recently the first cold front of the season come through Houston a couple of days ago. It was much cooler, to be sure. However, it was still about 45 degrees outside, so it wasn’t really cold. Well things have changed since then. It was cold when I got up Saturday morning. And …(Read More)

What, no “Best Mullet” contest?

July - 12 - 2010
Posted by Michele

Well today was a sad day for many sports enthusiasts. The World Cup finally came to an end. To be honest, until Doug told me who was playing in the finals, I had no idea; and since my short term memory is shot, I can’t tell you now. I really only knew it was still …(Read More)

Fighting like cats and dogs

March - 28 - 2010
Posted by Michele

Yesterday Evelyn invited me to come do our laundry at her house.  I reminded her that I couldn’t leave the pack at the Motel 6 while I was gone. “Bring them with you. They can stay in the yard”. It’s in the mid-70′s during the day now, so being outside, especially after being cooped up …(Read More)

I can’t believe she ate the whole thing

November - 28 - 2009
Posted by Michele

Three months ago or so Evelyn adopted Annie, an Australian Cattle Dog. Annie was a rescue. She had endured a harsh existence prior to being rescued. It was thought that she’d had at least 10 litters of pups in her short life already. She had lived most of her life in a 55 gal.drum either …(Read More)

Just a nice dog story

November - 2 - 2009
Posted by Michele

Apparently the story of Nubs has been out since last year. I hadn’t heard it before and the story is just so heartwarming that I just have to share it. (You know I’m always the last to hear about anything). Major Brian Dennis and his fellow Marines befriended an Iraqi dog whose ears had been …(Read More)

From puppy to beast in under 2 years

October - 15 - 2009
Posted by Michele

A salesman knocked on my door last week. (Which is unusual these days since door-to-door salesmen are going the way of the dodo.) Long ago they were pretty common-the Avon lady, the Fuller brush man, etc. When he knocked, eight dogs, weighing a total of 330 lbs, ran to the door, barking like mad. Molly, …(Read More)

A new life for Annie

September - 8 - 2009
Posted by Michele

For those that know me or have been reading the blog for awhile might remember a really sad entry on July 14th. I went to the vet with Evelyn when she had to have her Australian Cattle Dog, Swirley put down. It was a really awful time, but one that almost all of us that …(Read More)

Donuts for Swirley

July - 14 - 2009
Posted by Michele

Yesterday I was awakened early by a call. My friend Evelyn called and told Doug “it was time.” No more had to be said. I knew what that meant. We got dressed and headed over to her house. On the way I told Doug I’d rather get a bone set or tooth pulled without anesthetic …(Read More)

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