Category Archives: Dogs

Notes from a small dog XIX

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Sue Vincent

Funny how we see things differently, isn’t it? I’ve heard you talking about that doggy smell. We quite like it, but it seems that not all humans do. Our sense of smell is so much better than yours, of course, … Continue reading →

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It’s Magic !

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Sue Vincent

There are very few things that will prevent my dog for pouncing on her dinner as if she has not been fed in a month. Not even a bird. But last night there were people.. and not just any people, … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog XVIII

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Sue Vincent

Morning, people! Oh but it has been a busy day so far… and I’ve only just had breakfast! Balls to find, cuddles to give, gardening to do… you know the type of thing… We had a good walk earlier, when … Continue reading →

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Monday morning

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Sue Vincent

5.30 am. Sunlight streams through the bedroom window, caressing my face with the promise of summer. Wake up, long, leisurely stretch, open eyes… okay, maybe not. Swollen again…sighs.  They are going to look awful, I can tell. Ice packs at … Continue reading →

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Wild thing

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Sue Vincent

  Ani and I have just returned from a late evening walk. The sky lit up with incredible beauty over the garden as we returned, a momentary burst of numinous  glory that seems somehow quite appropriate. We have been wandering … Continue reading →

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Bathtime

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Sue Vincent

Bathing can be a relaxing, exquisite experience. There can be scented oils and beautiful candles in jewel coloured holders. There can be wine and soft music. There can be flowers. Sometimes the prospect of romance…. Or, and I say this … Continue reading →

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Late night coffee

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Sue Vincent

It has been a productive day. I finished the garden, with a mental note that next time I think I am well enough for these things, I should question my sanity. Seriously.  At least twice. My forearms look like they … Continue reading →

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Gardening

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Sue Vincent

I’ve been in the garden the whole afternoon And most of the evening too, It’s taken advantage while I convalesce And could probably feed a small zoo. Don’t think I’m complaining, I’m loving the green But I wouldn’t mind seeing … Continue reading →

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Flaming June

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Sue Vincent

It is the 5th of June. Flaming June as it is called… ha! I wandered around the back garden this afternoon, enjoying the cool sunlight and the green, and wondering where the colour was. My garden is usually bursting with … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog XVI

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Sue Vincent

I’m in the doghouse. I made her squeal yesterday, then I forgot and did it again today. I’m not quite sure what the problem is, but you really don’t want to use her belly as a launch pad to chase … Continue reading →

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