Monthly Archives: October 2023

I’m afraid I’m a sucker for puppy eyes. I would be too easily manipulated if I had a pup. October 21, 2023

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness. –Dalai Lama No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted. —Aesop The capacity to care is what gives life its most deepest significance. —Pablo Casals The smallest act of kindness … Continue reading →

Really skillful people never get out of time, and are always deliberate, and never appear busy. —Miyamoto Musashi I agree with that. The best way to solve problems and develop skills is to be patient and persistent. To avoid rushing … Continue reading →

I’m pretty sure that wouldn’t work for me! October 18, 2023

These vet techs did a dance to distract the pup when it was getting blood drawn. Click on the picture to see the video on Instagram. Distraction team ready! Treats, head pats and even dancing can help keep the nervous … Continue reading →

I went up to the land with Andy yesterday. It’s autumn! October 16, 2023

Andy hopes never to have to push the SOS button on his Garmin, but this is what would happen if he did. We have my landline and Kaitlin’s iPhone as emergency contacts. October 15, 2023

Andy looked happy the other morning as he left. The lows have been getting down into the 20s up on the land so he thought maybe that would give him a rest from having to fight the mulleins in the … Continue reading →

I came across these quotes today: The person who has the most fun wins. The climb is the fun part. —James Clear I’ve never been ambitious in the worldly sense, but I like Clear’s quote because I like challenges and … Continue reading →

Yesterday morning Andy handed me a receipt that he would need at a store to pick up his items. He said he was giving it to me to save because he wouldn’t remember where he put it. No problem. I … Continue reading →