Category Archives: Dogs

Notes from a small dog… a yo-yo holiday

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Sue Vincent

So she finally seems to have decided whether she’s coming or going. ‘Bout time too, if you ask me! First she put all her bags in the hall…always a dodgy sign, that…’specially when my bag is with them. Then she … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Humour, Life, mankind | Tagged crafts, dog's view of humanity, vacation, working holiday, workshop | 76 Comments

Dog Days

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The services performed by a canine companion are innumerable. From warning off the feathered invaders of airspace and next door’s cat, to protecting you from passing postmen. They even regulate your days… You wake from a nightmare to the sound … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Humour, Love | Tagged canine behaviour, dog ownership, living with a dog | 42 Comments

Simple

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Ronovan’s haiku prompt *Author’s note: Ani would like me to point out that it is not she who is simple… far from it… 🙂

Posted in Dogs, Photography, Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged haiku, nature, simplicity, Spring | 25 Comments

Sunday 6 a.m.

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Posted in Dogs, Humour | Tagged small dog, snow, surprise, winter | 61 Comments

My Three-Point, Two-Point, One-Point Plan for Blogging Superstardom | Bun Karyudo

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Should the Small Dog go missing… we will know where to look…. Whenever I felt oppressed by adversity as a boy, my father was always there for me. “Don’t worry, lad,” he’d say, laying a comforting hand on my shoulder. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Dogs, writing | Tagged Ani, blogging success, humour, sausages, small dog, wordpress | 14 Comments

Trained

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Posted in Dogs, Photography, Poetry | Tagged conditioning, haiku, training | 27 Comments

My top ten posts that weren’t…

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Sue Vincent

It seems to be the season for re-posting top tens…so, in keeping with the spirit of things, I thought I might post my top ten posts of 2015. Then I had a look at what they were. Hrmph. It makes … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, Dogs, Don and Wen, Nick Verron, Stuart France, The Silent Eye, writing | Tagged blogging community, brain injury, support, top ten posts, year in review | 68 Comments

Just desserts – the small dog’s Christmas

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Sue Vincent

If the dog had more turkey this Christmas than me Then that, she informs me, is how it should be; While I can have chocolate, mince pies and cake, (And any more naughtiness that I can bake) She’s not allowed … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Dogs, Humour, Poetry | Tagged Ani, Christmas dinner, leftovers, turkey | 34 Comments

The best gifts…

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Sue Vincent

A car with a smashed windscreen, hotly pursued by a police car with sirens blaring, missed me by inches as it tore round the roundabout. I got home drenched from faffing about in the pond with the sick sturgeon and … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Dogs, Love | Tagged family, smiles, traditions | 43 Comments

Canning Day – in memorium

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Sue Vincent

“It’s Boxing Day,” my two-legs said, I have to disagree, The morning after Christmas Has another name to me. “It’s Canning Day,” I whispered, And my two-legs cocked an eye, I turned away discretely ‘Cause the small dog doesn’t cry. … Continue reading →