Category Archives: Dogs

Culinary torture…

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Whoever invented the slow-cooker was a sadist. For the past six hours the house has been steadily filling with the deliciously savoury aroma of a rich beef and winter vegetable stew. A miniature volcano of homely comfort bubbling away in … Continue reading →

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A guest post for Green Embers – Wanted: the purrfect pet…

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I’m thinking of getting a cat. The dog won’t like it, of course… but that, just at present, is fine. I have a few requirements from this prospective new member of the household. First and foremost, it must be illiterate. … Continue reading →

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Upfront

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Sue Vincent
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The monster in the kitchen

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Ani, exploring the kitchen in search of possibilities, let out a yelp and dived for cover, cowering under my chair. “Is it supposed to do that?” asked my son, who had just arrived on his bike. “It’s not right… can’t … Continue reading →

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Anticipation

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Anticipating Doggedly chasing snowflakes Elusive delight Icicle fingers Hot in pursuit of summer Before the snow starts Dog and dog-walker Diametrically opposed As the seasons turn Ronovan’s haiku challenge

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Invitation

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Sue Vincent
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Stubborn

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Sue Vincent

The dog flatly refused to come in the bathroom… or to stay in the bathtub once forcibly deposited in it. She doesn’t like baths. She never has. Water… cold, muddy and preferably smelling of decomposition… that’s fine, apparently. But not … Continue reading →

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Clown

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Ani says thank you for all the enquiries and good wishes… she feels much better today.

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Take two…the accidental blogger

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Sue Vincent

“Why do you blog?” “Why did you start blogging?” Those are questions frequently asked; they cropped up a good few times at the Bloggers Bash recently and are often asked in interviews. For me the answers are simple… I started … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, Dogs, Don and Wen, Friendship, Nick Verron, Steve Tanham, Stuart France and Sue Vincent, The Initiate, The Silent Eye, writing | Tagged , , , | 59 Comments

Mutt’s Musings, or why he needs a lead?

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Sue Vincent

The Mutt is trying to organise a blog tour for his two-legs’ new book, ‘My Father and other Liars’ which is released tomorrow…if anyone feels like extending a friendly paw…? Much love, Ani xxx

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