Monthly Archives: September 2020

My old all-in-one printer/scanner/copier gave up the ghost last night. So I’ve been channeling Tempi’s composure and patience while I read about how to avoid the pitfalls of the “new and improved” models. I just ordered one…it’s supposed to be … Continue reading →

This post was written in August, 2018. It again shows that Tempi understands rules can change, and that a rule under one set of circumstances doesn’t necessarily apply in another situation. It’s a good idea to check them out from … Continue reading →

Yesterday’s post reminded me of this cartoon: I cheerfully admit I’m not built to run up and down attic stairs, or to surf, or to skateboard, or to …. The list goes on and on. On the other hand, I … Continue reading →

Kaitlin, Torben, Tempi and Sammy (who has now passed) came to visit and stay up on the land in December 2016. That was Tempi’s first trip up there, and when Andy and I left one night she didn’t know how … Continue reading →

We humans tend to think we’re so smart, much superior to “dumb animals.” I don’t buy that. I cheerfully admit Tempi is sometimes smarter than I am. For instance the time Kaitlin said Zoe was on the couch barking at … Continue reading →

I’ve told this story before, but it’s worth repeating. Tempi and Zoe didn’t seem to have trouble understanding that the rule about getting on furniture depended on whose house you were at. But it was probably confusing when Torben’s sister … Continue reading →

Tempi is a very smart, thoughtful, and mostly good-natured pup. She does love to sit in chairs, couches, and other high places. At home she’s allowed to climb on the furniture, but that’s often a no-no when she visits her … Continue reading →

Life Is Too Complicated. It Can’t Be Done. I say that a lot nowadays, and this morning we proved it. I’ve been getting to bed late and sleeping in, and Andy says goodbye when he leaves. But this morning when … Continue reading →

I’m feeling lazy today. So here’s another animal video. September 12, 2020

A lot of humans might not like the snow, but this little red panda does. Of course, he has a warm fur coat! September 11, 2020