Walking With Caution November 12, 2009

Last week’s discussion was a good one. I appreciate your input and opinions on a couple hot button topics! We have topics to keep us occupied the next two weeks, but I’m still looking for ideas. We may be covering some of our original blog topics again, updating older information. If you have an idea [...]

Hot Topic: Local Controversies November 5, 2009

Chase had his last recovery check-up at Banfield last week, and isn’t scheduled to be back for at least 3 to 6 months. His wound has almost completely healed, and the areas shaved for surgery are quickly growing back. We even removed the E-collar a couple days ago, and I can tell he feels free [...]

Happy 6th, Chase!! October 29, 2009

Not sure what happened, but I blinked and yesterday was over! My day was so packed with stuff, it didn’t dawn on me until last night that I had not written up our blog discussion. It would figure my head is so clogged this morning due to a bad cold, I’ll probably sound like I’m [...]

What’s On Your Mind? October 23, 2009

First, a big thank you to all who have sent congratulatory messages my way! I’ve been humbled and honored to accept the award for Broadcaster of the Year from the National Weather Association. Wish I could have brought back the 70s I experienced in Norfolk, VA along with the award! At least our weekend looks [...]

Fingers/Paws Still Crossed October 14, 2009

It’s with a heavy-heart I start this week’s blog discussion with news of the passing of John McLaughlin’s black lab Shadow. He was 12, and lived a great life with John and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. Between Shadow’s passing, and the loss of Doppler, Kurtis’ black [...]

The Road to Recovery October 7, 2009

It’s been a LONG couple of weeks in my household, both emotionally and physically draining. I’m looking forward to the weekend, so I can hibernate and catch up on sleep! If you read last week’s discussion, we were monitoring a couple areas of swelling around Chase’s head. By mid-week, both areas had subsided and I [...]

Checking On Chase September 30, 2009

Our last trip to the vet wasn’t a fun experience for me and Chase. Don’t get me wrong, the staff at Banfield treated us really well as usual, but the diagnosis of an ear infection and Hypothyroidism soured the mood. Imagine my surprise when we’d make another trip to the vet a little over a [...]

Not What I Expected September 23, 2009

Two weeks of swimming multiple times a day took its toll on Chase’s skin. He loved every minute of it, and was exhausted by the end of each day. One of the problems with his coat is trying to get it thoroughly dry. If you have a bigger dog, you know exactly what I’m talking [...]

Important Topic: Flu & Your Furry Friend September 16, 2009

Last week, I sat back and realized my laptop was absorbing too much of my vacation time, as I was downloading and sending out vacation photos almost every day. I finally set the computer aside and made it my goal to avoid it at all costs, thus the reason we didn’t have a blog discussion [...]

Vacation, All I Ever Wanted September 5, 2009

You know you’re on vacation when the days all blend together, you don’t want or need to look at a clock, and you completely forget about work! Apparently, I’m on vacation!! We’re having a great time in the northwoods of Minnesota’s Arrowhead, and I’ve taken plenty of pictures of Chase to share over the next [...]