Category Archives: Dogs

Nobody’s Fool

Posted on March 4, 2014 by mahines

I have spent most of my life working in Manhattan. I even lived there for six years after college. I’m street smart. I know what neighborhoods are OK to be in by myself and which are not. I know how … Continue reading →

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Baby Days

Posted on January 13, 2014 by mahines

Daisy’s baby days are flying by. Yes, that’s right, her baby days. I know she is not a child, she is a dog. But she is still my baby. My husband calls her that too as in “Maggie, be gentle … Continue reading →

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The Puppy Chronicles

Posted on December 31, 2013 by mahines

This has been a tough holiday season, lots of sadness and troubles all around. But last Monday, we brought some sunshine into the gloom. We brought home our new little love – Daisy Mae. She’s just too bloody cute. Maggie … Continue reading →

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Golden Girl

Posted on December 16, 2013 by mahines

I guess it’s true that there is always something good to offset the bad in our lives. We spent most of the day yesterday visiting my husband’s son in the hospital. This round of chemo is really knocking the crap … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gratefulness – Day 15

Posted on November 19, 2013 by mahines

Dogs came late into my life.  Although I wanted a dog for as long as I could remember, there were always reasons why I couldn’t have one.  So I was well into my fourties when Ginger came along.  She was … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gratefulness – Day 7

Posted on November 7, 2013 by mahines

I’m seven days into this exercise and already I feel it’s impact.  It’s not that I’m all “OM” or anything.  I still get pissed-off.  But I feel more aware of what’s happening in my life.  I am continually on the … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gratefulness – Day 4

Posted on November 4, 2013 by mahines

Today I am grateful that my husband is working from home. The dogs have his company all day and I have it this evening. When I get home, he will have dinner started and a cocktail waiting. I am grateful … Continue reading →

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Dark Face

Posted on October 24, 2013 by mahines

They say a dog with a dark face does not photograph well. People won’t be interested because they can’t see any expression and that’s what people want. But when I saw that big, black bowling ball head, I saw two … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Old Dog

Posted on September 10, 2013 by mahines

This is my old man, my Gillie Boy, my Gilligan.  I guess if I had to choose which one of my dogs was my heart dog, it would be him.  He’s 13 now and slowing down, a bit tattered and worn. … Continue reading →

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