Category Archives: Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures

My Old Friend Duke is Having a Very Bad Day

Posted on June 2, 2016 by russtowne

My Old Friend My old friend Duke is having a very a rough day. He collapsed and couldn’t get up this morning. I rushed him to the veterinarian. His red blood cell count is 18% of normal. The vet referred … Continue reading →

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My Illness this Week Reminded Me of My Old Friend

Posted on February 26, 2016 by russtowne

My Old Friend I’ve been ill this week and as usual my great dog Duke stand at my side the whole time (other than the occasional potty break.) That reminded me of a song lyric I wrote to honor Duke, our … Continue reading →

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This Is What Happens When You Domesticate a Squirrel

Posted on November 29, 2015 by russtowne

This is what happens when you domesticate a squirrel With love, Russ

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So, I Was Just Sitting Here

Posted on May 3, 2015 by russtowne

I saw this photo and cracked up. May it brighten dark days and bring smiles to faces too long in need of one. This came from : http://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2015/05/03/ever-have-one-of-those-days-when/ With Love, Russ

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I Pity the Poor Burgler

Posted on August 10, 2014 by russtowne

As I locked up to head for bed, the thought occurred to me that there are 6 dogs at our house tonight. That crazy number includes some we’re watching for relatives. I chuckled at what would happen to a burglar … Continue reading →

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You’ve Got a Friend in Me

Posted on May 22, 2014 by russtowne

The video is smile-inducing and heart-warming. Two unlikely creatures were brought together by their love of water and are now best friends. https://youtube.com/watch?v=RR0BlQzbOUk%3Frel%3D0 With love, Russ

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Doggie Naughtiness

Posted on November 27, 2013 by russtowne

http://thelaughhouse.net/20-hilarious-pet-shaming-signs/ With Love, Russ

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Sadie

Posted on November 15, 2013 by russtowne

About three years ago, when I was younger, a whole lot dumber–and arguably at least temporarily insane—I gave a tiny, joyful bundle of black Labrador retriever puppy fur to My Beloved as a gift. They became inseparable. As with our … Continue reading →

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Daisy Duke and Sean Connery Aren’t Welcome at Our House

Posted on November 12, 2013 by russtowne

My Chocolate Lab is named “Duke”, which is short for “Duke of Cadbury” (I was being kind of silly when I named him but that is his name on his official registration papers or whatever they call them). He’s plain … Continue reading →

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In Spite of Ourselves

Posted on November 7, 2013 by russtowne

A person can learn a lot from a dog, even a loopy one like ours. He taught me about living each day … with unbridled exuberance and joy, about seizing the moment and following your heart. He taught me to … Continue reading →

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