GOOD Murphy

Because of all the negative things I have written here about Murphy, I need to make amends. Murphy is not always a Bad Dog and he is not an Evil Entity. Sometimes, he is just a funny dog and a good buddy to have.
I wrote what I wrote knowing that I am not (and may [...]

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Murphy & Me

I recently read the popular book by John Grogan, “Marley & Me.” It’s a movie, too, but I doubt the movie can capture the essence of living with Marley.
Living with Murphy, however, can and does capture that essence.
Murphy has never figured out that I came close to setting down the ultimatum, “This Dog Must GO [...]

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Murphy – AGAIN

Just when I think we’re making progress… Darn Dog.
Friday morning, I could not find my glasses anywhere. I had new ones ordered (new frames, new correction) and planned to use the pair I had for my back up pair. But they weren’t anywhere. I’m rather forgetful, so I have to check all the usual places [...]

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Garden Rant

I have not been able to do much gardening this year. Sometime last spring, I tore the meniscus in my left knee. The pain kept me from trying to kneel or squat to dig in the garden, but I did manage to get in some weeding. By August, the garden was under control and I [...]

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Murphy and gardening

Actually, because of Murphy, I have not gardened much. Well, Murphy and the strange summer we are having. It is one of those on-again/off-again summers that I so hate. One day it is 80 degrees (Farenheit) and the next, it is 60. I’m a summer/winter person and I want my summers to be definite, not [...]

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kittens (and puppies and babies – Oh My!)

I have forgotten how silly kittens can be. I will post a picture tomorrow when I am on the other computer, but I have to say: this guy is silly. He looks very much like the first cat we ever had. He’s black and white – I think they call this a “tuxedo” kitten, but [...]

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