Talking to Luna about Death

We introduced our new dog, Frankie, to our granddaughter Luna today. This was not as easy as it might sound since Luna knew our dog Sammie (recently deceased) had been sick and since her mother, Sarah, is pregnant and often sick, then this has created some confusion about what exactly “sick” means. We have been…

A New Dog in the Family

Love at first sight. Ray was right. Another dog can be a good idea. Here is Frankie, aka Gwen. She is 1 1/2 years old. A Schnauzer/Scottie mix. She was one day away from being put down when BFF K-9 rescued her. She had a chicken bone stuck in her soft palette and couldn’t eat….

Dog News

First, let me say that we have finished Sammie’s grave at the orange grove. We had a round stone on top, but now the concrete one has gone on and it is now decorated. Ray wrote to some friends: It is in a very peaceful spot in Ojai. I had to make the dog prints on…

Orange Grove Hours

It is 6:23 pm and Ray and I have already eaten and showered. We are cozy in the Airstream since it is now pitch dark in the orange grove. Ray is curled up with Cordelia and looks as if he may actually already be asleep back in the bedroom. I am sitting at the table…

Back in Ojai

Ray and I just arrived in Ojai. We have Cordelia with us, of course. It is 10:30 pm. We decided to come on up tonight because we are working here beginning early tomorrow morning. We figured it would be easier to wake up here rather than get up in the dark in the morning to…

Another Dog…When Is Right?

Ray has already called a rescue center “inquiring” about another dog. He’s worried about Cordelia; afraid that she is feeling a bit at loose ends without Sammie. I understand his point. Cordie is such a herder, and she herded Sammie all the time, she may feel a little lost not having a canine friend to…

November 1 Deadline Met!

Bard Exam just uploaded. All November 1 Early Decision and Early Admission applications uploaded. All recommendations written and uploaded. I have been working today since 11 am and it is now 9 pm. Excuse me while I go to bed. Hooray. I’ll check back in tomorrow when I suspect I’ll be a good deal more…