Tag Archives: beagles

Forever Home

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Stephanie

      “Tom Brady.”  Hand-printed on the SPCA’s yellow card. Male, tri-color   Age: 1 – 1  1/2 Why here?  Stray, found in Nottingham NH Responds to name: Yes House trained: semi  The penultimate question’s answer would prove inaccurate, … Continue reading →

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An Olive Sunset

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Stephanie

Finally, a haiku writing challenge!  Faithful readers are aware of my unfortunate/propensity for haiku/on odd occasions. Haiku, it is been reported (by at least one chipper laboratory rat), is among poetic forms so powerful as to possess healing powers. Here, in haiku form, are … Continue reading →

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(Weekly Photo Challenge: Carefree) The Art of Basking in the Sun

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Stephanie

I don’t know if domesticated animals sense they are missing something by virtue of their association with companion humans who persist in retrieving them when they venture too far from home. But could any sentient beagle believe he would live … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Companionable

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Stephanie

It is difficult to believe that Solitario Jorge did not lament his solitude until he was lost, although that may be a Shakespearean artifact of my inclination to anthropomorphism. Do animals grieve the absence of their children, their mates, their companions? … Continue reading →

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