Knee Recovery update

July 20, 2025 I can’t believe that its been 7 weeks since I broke my knee. This has not been fun at all. I am grateful that I have a small, single story house. I am grateful that I have a walk-in shower. I am grateful that I have a deck, the same level as […]

I broke my knee

I’m almost 60 years old and I have never broken a bone before. Well, I am sure that I have broken a toe, but there is nothing you can do for that. I guess I was due. Writing helped me get through my last traumatic experience, when my ex left me, back in 2014. So […]

2022, a Year in Review

Another year comes to a close. And what a year it has been. Where should I start… On the Doggy front, I had 21 over night guests and 40 day visits…mostly due to 1 dog, I watch 1 day a week. I have been watching him for 3 and a 1/2 years now. I cant […]

I’m still here

It’s been a while since I have written a post, August to be exact. I have been side tracked by a lot of things. It is time for a recap. On the dog front, In August, I had 3 overnight guests, Maggie twice and Sukey. September, I had 2 over night guests, Charlie and Maggie […]

Doggy Guests #70-#75

I have been really behind on writing about my doggy guests lately. So much else has been going on. #70 was the fun duo of Roxy and Chloe, who I so enjoy. #71 was the adorable and sweet Sammi #72 was the fun and playful Mr. Butters #73 was gracefully aging Maggie, who is 14 […]

3rd Annual, 2- day, Backyard Art show

Wow, what a weekend! I wanted to take it up to another notch this year! A lot more preparation went into this show, but in a short amount of time. First, I put in a new 8’x12′ paver patio, with a ton of help and muscle from Dave. Then, I bought a 10’x20′ tent. Then, […]

Doggy Guests #67, #68, #69 plus more

I have really lost track of time. I haven’t written a post since early February! Its been a very busy 2 months! Here’s is an update. First, the doggy guests; Rudy came back for 4 nights in February. Roxy and Chloe also stayed for 2 nights in February Rudy was here again, all of last […]

A busy January and Doggy Guest #66, Sukey

I feel very grateful and fortunate for having a great start to the new year! First, Sukey was here, for the first time, and for just shy of 3 weeks, while her owners were in Africa on Safari. I am so envious. Sukey is a 13 month old Mini American Shepherd. She is beautiful, sweet, […]

2021 Year in Review

Another year for the books. I look back at this year and I realize how busy I was. Even though we are sadly still in this dreaded pandemic, I am surprised at how much I managed to accomplish! The good things; My full time job was crazy busy this year! Lots of couples moved their […]

Doggy Guest #56, Sammi Returns

Sammi has returned to the Doggy BnB after 2 years. Her first stay with me was 4th of July weekend, 2019. Due to Covid, Sammi did not stay in 2020. Sammi is 7 years old and is a Bichon Frise/ Miniature Poodle/Shih Tzu mix. This time, Sammi stayed for 16 days! We had a great […]