Author Archives: Jenny

Dahlias

Posted on 03/22/2013 by Jenny

I bought three dahlia tubers (bulbs?) from The Persistent Farmer at the Center Farmers Market. I haven’t grown dahlias before and am looking forward to learning about them. I asked Rob, the farmer, to choose for me as I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Cuties

Posted on 03/19/2013 by Jenny

We went to a wedding Sunday. Beautiful very traditional ceremony. Loved seeing Scott all duded up. Great smiles all around.

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All about EKA

Posted on 03/16/2013 by Jenny

Today we celebrated Elizabeth’s first birthday. There was family, home made chicken soup and sandwiches, and an out of season carrot cake made just for her by the good bakers at Fire Island Bakery. Her favorite toy was the tag … Continue reading →

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Bing P/T

Posted on 03/15/2013 by Jenny

Bing started P/T today. He really took to his therapist, kisses and cuddles almost immediately. I have NEVER seen him ‘take’ to someone like that before. He enjoyed the under water treadmill immensely. Twice a week for awhile. Continued crate … Continue reading →

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Medicating Dogs

Posted on 03/13/2013 by Jenny

Scott and I are both well skilled in the slobbery art of jamming pills down the throats of unwilling dogs. Over our years of dog ownership we’ve softened and more often prefer to Trojan horse the pill, concealing it in … Continue reading →

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Bing’s Buddy

Posted on 03/11/2013 by Jenny

Elizabeth let Bing out of his kennel tonight He kissed her then trotted off. He re kenneled when asked and I’ve added a caribener.

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Huh, that’s weird

Posted on 03/11/2013 by Jenny

Interesting Anchorage Police Department vehicle (MARS) with an extendable ramp on its very tall roof and a substantial chunk of metal on the front that resembled a ram. Seen at the employee entrance at Loussac Library. Tonight is a special … Continue reading →

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Spring

Posted on 03/11/2013 by Jenny

This time a year ago there was a record amount of snow on the ground, our Cardigan Welsh Corgi Kate was very pregnant, as was I. Scott and I were in Providence Hospital, 7 months pregnant and very ill. Today … Continue reading →

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More reasons to love Fire Island Bakery

Posted on 03/08/2013 by Jenny

Fire Island Bakery is wonderful. Wicked tasty good food made from organic ingredients with attention and skill. One of the many reasons I love them is they practice what they preach. Here they are supporting not only an environmentally friendly … Continue reading →

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Bing and back

Posted on 03/07/2013 by Jenny

Bing is suffering from a herniated disc. Here is his official diagnosis: Bing is recovering from a suspected inflammatory / compressive process involving his thoracolumbar (lower back) spine. This is most likely caused by an inflamed disk between the vertebrae. … Continue reading →

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