Each novel I write has its own notebook. It holds various things: a rough outline, timeline, character notes, lists of names, maybe some first-draft scenes when I don't feel like working on my desktop PC, any newspaper articles or photos or other bits of inspiration, etc.
Well, this weekend I realized I'd lost my notebook for Book #4. Aggggh! I figured it was in the house, so looked everywhere. I've been known to absentmindedly set things down in weird places when I'm straightening up and have my hands too full, so I really looked everywhere! (Yes, I looked in the freezer.)
Showing posts with label Cute dog pictures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cute dog pictures. Show all posts
January 25, 2015
January 13, 2015
Wordless Wednesday: Left Out in the Cold
Recently when my sis was dog-sitting Rita, she took Reg and Rita over to a neighbor's house so they could race around in their park-like backyard. (Yes, the livin' is easy - and warm - in the winter time in San Diego, but our backyards are tiny.)
They played:
They played:
January 12, 2015
Monday Mischief: There's Always One!
Every year when I put my Christmas stuff away after New Year's, there's always ONE thing that evades me, which is a pain since the Xmas decor gets crammed, er, packed with great precision into storage boxes. The heavy boxes are then hefted up onto the top shelf of our storage closet/pantry, with all manner of odd-sized/shaped things piled on top.
So, any missing item gets to spend the year sitting on the shelf in the closet surveying our comings and goings. (Since this is also the closet where Rita's treats reside, we come and go a lot!)
Because of the "there's always one!" problem, I usually do a military-precision-style sweep of the house, going through each room several times to make sure no one gets left behind. I pile everything on/around the dining room table, and when I'm sure I've got it all, I start cramming, er, packing.
Well, I really thought I'd rounded up and exiled everyone this year, until Rita pointed out that we had a stow-away hiding between two dining room chairs.
So, any missing item gets to spend the year sitting on the shelf in the closet surveying our comings and goings. (Since this is also the closet where Rita's treats reside, we come and go a lot!)
Because of the "there's always one!" problem, I usually do a military-precision-style sweep of the house, going through each room several times to make sure no one gets left behind. I pile everything on/around the dining room table, and when I'm sure I've got it all, I start cramming, er, packing.
Well, I really thought I'd rounded up and exiled everyone this year, until Rita pointed out that we had a stow-away hiding between two dining room chairs.
December 16, 2014
December 14, 2014
Monday Mischief: Everything Is Irresistible
It's Christmas, and Rita is finding everything irresistible.
First of all, there's the "dogs at the beach" themed tree I put up. She LOVES the smell of the starfish and shells on the tree! It's a bit of Momma-mischief to put something so smelly on the tree, but so far this year she's been good and hasn't stolen anything off the tree!
First of all, there's the "dogs at the beach" themed tree I put up. She LOVES the smell of the starfish and shells on the tree! It's a bit of Momma-mischief to put something so smelly on the tree, but so far this year she's been good and hasn't stolen anything off the tree!
December 2, 2014
Wordless Wednesday: Before and After
Last week I shared this pic of Reggie after he and Rita had had a good play session, romping in the damp grass and through the flower beds:
November 25, 2014
Wordy Wednesday: Thankful! #ShareGratitude
Thursday is one of my most favorite days of the year here in the US: Thanksgiving!
So, in the spirit of a holiday that is all about gratitude (and FOOD - one of me and Rita's fave things!), we are joining the Share Gratitude hop!
I hope you don't mind if I get a little wordy, while I share a combined list for Rita and me.
So, in the spirit of a holiday that is all about gratitude (and FOOD - one of me and Rita's fave things!), we are joining the Share Gratitude hop!
I hope you don't mind if I get a little wordy, while I share a combined list for Rita and me.
November 23, 2014
Waiting: The Reverse Angle AND a Winner!
Last week, I showed you how it looks when Rita is waiting on Reggie. This week, we've got a view from the other side of things.
Here's Reg waiting on Rita's arrival. He's not quite as patient as Rita. He waits by the door...
Here's Reg waiting on Rita's arrival. He's not quite as patient as Rita. He waits by the door...
November 18, 2014
Less Wordy Wed: Whatcha Waitin' For?
November 11, 2014
Wordless Wednesday: Something Lovely with Something Icky
Do you ever wonder how your beautiful pups can stand to put some of the grossest things in their mouths??
This lovely girl is up for adoption at Helen Woodward Animal Center where I volunteer each week. There were plenty of nice, clean tennis balls to play with, but of course she wanted to play with the icky, muddy one! (Thank you to the genius who invented the ChuckIt! I never had to actually touch the thing!)
This lovely girl is up for adoption at Helen Woodward Animal Center where I volunteer each week. There were plenty of nice, clean tennis balls to play with, but of course she wanted to play with the icky, muddy one! (Thank you to the genius who invented the ChuckIt! I never had to actually touch the thing!)
October 28, 2014
I Love Halloween; The Dog Hates It
I love Halloween. I love seeing everyone's creative costumes; I love the spooky decorations; I love the candy. :)
Rita, however, hates everything about it.
She hates when Momma tries to put stuff on her (although she will tolerate it for a few seconds for a treat):
Rita, however, hates everything about it.
She hates when Momma tries to put stuff on her (although she will tolerate it for a few seconds for a treat):
October 26, 2014
October 21, 2014
Less Wordy Wednesday: Caption This Goofy Pic
I snapped this goofy pic the other day at Helen Woodward, where I volunteer, when 2 of my fave pups were playing under my legs. Wanna try and caption it?
I'm going with: "I dub thee Sir EatsALot!"
I'm going with: "I dub thee Sir EatsALot!"
September 28, 2014
Monday Mischief: Time Is Slow When You Fast
The mischief was all on the momma again this week. Rita was due for her annual check up, and the vet we usually see was only available at 2:15. Since they wanted to do blood work, they said she needed to fast.
Here's a timeline of how the fasting news went over with Rita.
7:15am Momma breaks the news that there will be no breakfast.
Here's a timeline of how the fasting news went over with Rita.
7:15am Momma breaks the news that there will be no breakfast.
"Uh, how's that, Momma?"
September 23, 2014
July 29, 2014
Wordless Wednesday: Dream!
Rita dreams of jerky treats. Plentiful. Chewy. And handed out with great regularity!
In Other Dreams...
I finished my manuscript for my third novel. (It's about a dog-mom, but that's all I'm sayin' about that for now.) I sent it off to my agent on Friday.
In Other Dreams...
I finished my manuscript for my third novel. (It's about a dog-mom, but that's all I'm sayin' about that for now.) I sent it off to my agent on Friday.
July 24, 2014
FitDog Friday: Keep the Dog Hydrated with a "Cleanbottle"
A while back I saw someone having a wee rant on Twitter about seeing lots of folks out walking/jogging carrying water bottles for themselves and not for their pups.
Now... what made that person assume the water bottles weren't for the dogs? Sure some dogs prefer to drink from a bowl, but there's no reason a dog can't drink from a bottle.
Angel Abby demonstrates how:
Now... what made that person assume the water bottles weren't for the dogs? Sure some dogs prefer to drink from a bowl, but there's no reason a dog can't drink from a bottle.
Angel Abby demonstrates how:
July 22, 2014
Wordless Wednesday: Underdog!
At our house, we watch a lot of sports, and we usually like to cheer for the underdog. (Of course, with the San Diego Padres and Chargers, you're always rooting for the underdog, even when you're just rooting for the home team.)
There are other types of underdogs we like, too, though, like corgis!
They fit so easily under things! Here's Reg, who insisted on sitting under my legs when he came over for a play-date.
There are other types of underdogs we like, too, though, like corgis!
They fit so easily under things! Here's Reg, who insisted on sitting under my legs when he came over for a play-date.
July 13, 2014
Monday Mischief: The Stick Wins (Or Why My Hardwood Floors Look Like Hell)
Well, we long since had moved her bed back inside, of course. So, today she snuck the stick back into the house when I wasn't looking.
I look over and she's on her bed, attacking the stick. (Sorry about the blurry photo, but it was a swift and aggressive attack!)
"You are MINE, evil stick!" |
July 8, 2014
Wordless Wed.: Caption These Cute Rescue Pups II
Today it's more pics of cute rescue pups playing at Helen Woodward, the shelter where I volunteer. The little one is Charlie, the big one is Sparkles.
I just love Sparkles. She's so cute! (Even if she is making a demon-dog face here. She really wanted Charlie to play!)
Wanna try and caption these pups? Here's mine. (It's wordy...)
I just love Sparkles. She's so cute! (Even if she is making a demon-dog face here. She really wanted Charlie to play!)
Wanna try and caption these pups? Here's mine. (It's wordy...)
"Sparkles, what big eyes you have!" "The better to see you with, Charlie!" "And what big teeth you h..." |
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