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Category Archives: Everyday
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
SHADOW PATTERNS
A few years ago, I was in the grooming room, looking toward the west as the sun was lowering, through the bright blue and white gingham curtains, almost glowing from being backlit. There sat two young sister cats, boxing at … Continue reading
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Tagged JUMPING SPIDER, love living in Missouri, shadow, shadow art, shadows, spring, sunlight, sunrise, window
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TREASURES, NAPS AND DREAMS
There is a stillness in the morning that provides a good opportunity for contemplative purposes. Or, if you are a Newf, for a good extra nap. I watched Jade as she laid in front of me, eyelids moving, lips occasionally … Continue reading
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Tagged dream, dreaming, happy, how a Newfoundland communicates, individuality, Jade, mouth, nap, newf, newf puppy, newfie, newfoundland dog, newfs, newfy, personality, sleeping, soft mouth, treats, what is a newfoundland
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RIGHT NEXT TO THE COFFEE
My Newfs are very tolerant creatures. They are understanding, or at least forgiving, of that implicit part of the morning, a time that is “just mine” where I enjoy a freshly brewed mug of specially prepared, heavy duty morning coffee. It … Continue reading
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Tagged art, attitude, being human, coffee, coffee mug, coffee mug art, collectible, morning, mug, newf, newfie, newfy
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