Reflecting on a Busy Year: Highlights and Challenges

This was a very busy year and the year passed with out any posts! Let me catch you up on what’s been going on. In general, things at my full time job have been slow, I am hoping for a busier 2025! I am still watching some dogs, but I have taken a step back […]

My Year in Review: From Dog Sitting to Home Projects

I have not written in a very long time. Here is a recap of what I have been up to. DAVE It’s been 2 years since we met and he is still making me laugh. We are still seeing each other every weekend and we are having tons of fun. DOG SITTING It has been […]

Weekend Getaway: Exploring North Adams, MA

Dave and I went away, over Easter weekend, to celebrate Dave’s birthday. We headed to North Adams MA, 3 hours away. We had an amazing time!! Click on images to see them larger Friday We got on the road at 7 am and arrived at our first stop, the Huntington Country Store in Huntington MA. […]

A Year in Review: Doggy Care & Trail Discoveries

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 […]

Weekend Trip to Cape Cod and NYC: Tips and Highlights

It was a 4 day whirlwind! I went to Cape Cod MA, with Dave, from Saturday to Sunday and then to New York City, with my cousin, from Monday to Tuesday. The Cape trip was to celebrate 1 year together, (I cant believe its been a year!), and NYC was to celebrate my birthday. Dave […]

Personal Updates: Adventures with Dogs and Art

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 #76, 77, 78, and 79

I used to report after each guest individually, but life has gotten busy,(good busy), so now I am reporting monthly on my doggy visitors. These were my guests during the month of July. All regulars, except for 1. Rudy was here for 9 nights Rascal was here for 4 night I house/dog sat for a […]

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 […]

Weekend Show Success: From Prep to Performance

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 […]