Category Archives: Communications – a two-way art

THE SUBARU BUCKET LIST COMMERCIAL

I’m not a fan of television ads, or internet ads, etc., generally, but I love this commercial – still! I woke up this morning hearing Willie’s voice, but it kept morphing into another song: You’re my buddy, my pal, my … Continue reading

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“CAT” GOT YOUR TONGUE?

Here is an interesting, funny article on cat “language”: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/mar/30/cat-got-your-tongue-scientists-pets-adopt-owners-accent?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-1 Doesn’t it make you wonder the same about dogs?  And what about non-verbal language?  My Newfs have each had different vocabularies (including body language), although there are some commonalities, such … Continue reading

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A CUP OF COFFEE

This morning I had a new lesson, and it brought up an old, fond memory. I make my cup of coffee carefully.  It takes approximately 10 minutes to produce one cup.  It’s something that I sometimes go to bed looking … Continue reading

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PASSING THE BATON

There has been a progression for many, many years from one Newf to another as it attains a state of maturity within our home, a phase where their presence becomes radiant and their stature among the other residents transforms without … Continue reading

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