Category Archives: Family

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When I was growing up the neighbors a few doors down had a cow. We would let the fresh milk sit overnight so the cream could rise. Then we would make fresh butter and mom would bake bread. Oh it … Continue reading →

We have a fridge full of awesome local food. Scott ran around the Valley today picking up: Turkey Cream Ice Cream Eggs (yeah, I know, we have laying hens. They are on strike) Cranberries Cheese Moose (Moose!!!) Wednesday I’ll pick … Continue reading →

Moose are big. Really big. And they have ninja-like abilities. After the corgis ate their breakfast I let them out. I opened the front door. I surveyed the yard and neighborhood to confirm there were no moose. It was still … Continue reading →

We are looking forward to Thanksgiving with great anticipation this year. We decided to host an (almost) all local foods feast. Jo and Jo ordered a turkey from Triple D Hatchery last spring (Anthony of Triple D raised the bird, not us). Walter … Continue reading →

Our friend Karen lost her Shetland Sheepdog, Willie, from her backyard on Friday 10/30/2009.A good samaritan rescued him yesterday, and today he is home safe and sound. Details soon at www.findwillie.com

streets slick with first snowbrake gently cars stopped aheadcrunch – bumpers look fine ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ First night of Attention class for Bing. Lots of click/treat for hand touches, chin rests, eye contact, down/stand/sit/etc. Kept the boy busy, two points where I … Continue reading →

Kate had a one day conformation show in Palmer on Sunday. Raven Hall. New hall for her, large and echo-ey.  The better for barking, says Kate.  No ribbons, but as she has no undercoat and looks like a big eared … Continue reading →

We unveiled the first ‘Buy a Bone’ plaque at ACT tonight.  Melanie had a great idea, and we did it as part of Anchorage’s monthly ‘First Friday Artwalk’. We had 6 artists, snacks, music, and beautiful bones. I’m really proud … Continue reading →

“For the training of horse and rider consists of numerous details which are closely related to each other. This is why, when trying to eradicate a fault or difficulty, it is hardly ever constructive to practice the exercise in question … Continue reading →