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Tag Archives: senior
BALANCING THE LOAD (testing design limits)
Something that I’ve learned about, sometimes the hard way, over the years is the need for appropriate design of tools and equipment, and the need for appropriate application. When you exceed design limitations with use, bad things can and do … Continue reading
Posted in Bathing & Grooming, Travel & Camping
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AGING NEWFS, ALLERGIES & CELL PHONES
Parker will soon be 11. Somewhere along the way, I began to discover that he had some food sensitivities and possible allergies. For example, millet: in trying some different grains, I discovered that this would give him “the runs” very … Continue reading
Posted in A Little Humor, In the Kitchen, Seniors
Tagged age, aging, allergies, allergy, attitude, bigfoot club, cell phone, diet, dog, experiences, FUN, happy, newf, newf puppy, newfie, newfoundland dog, newfs, newfy, Parker, senior, smart, taking care of a senior newfoundland, weather
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THE INFLUENCE OF SUNSHINE ON A CHILLY MORNING
This morning there was frost on the ground. Yesterday morning, it was 27.0 F. I didn’t even look at the outdoor thermometer this time. The Newfs had let me sleep to a reasonable time (for a Sunday) before asking me … Continue reading
Posted in Diet & Nutrition, Everyday, Home Accomodations, Housekeeping
Tagged bigfoot club, boiled eggs, breakfast, chill, cleaning, cleaning tools, cooking, diet, fall, FUN, happy, housekeeping, Jade, morning, newf, newf puppy, newfie, newfoundland dog, newfs, newfy, Parker, senior, sleep, sleeping, smart, spring cleaning, sunshine, weather, what is a newfoundland; marital bliss
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EYEGLASSES
Written 3/24/12 Reaching 10 for a Newfoundland must be like reaching 50 for a Hooman. You begin to learn about those changes that are beginning. Fortunately colonoscopies are not being recommended for dogs – yet. If you have heard otherwise, … Continue reading
Posted in Seniors
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