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About danielle

I am a rescue mom and school teacher. Gerry came to me from Texas, after he "failed" as a hunting dog. He had NOT had an easy life. I was three years divorced, and we saved each other. Last week I learned he has osteosarcoma. Our world feels upside down...while everyone else is right side up.

Beautiful day

Simmer down, Calvin.  Summer vacation is almost here.  I do feel your pain though, which is why I posted this to Tripawds.  All of us want to be out doing something else (with our dogs, preferably.)  It’s only Tuesday and … Continue reading

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Silence

It’s also full of the quiet huff of a dog panting to catch the prey. It’s also the silent knot in my chest throbbing when I think of trying to do this again.  To put my heart on the line.

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“…..I am the swift up lifting rush /Of quiet birds…”

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It was the day we met this month, but just couldn’t acknowledge it.

This is the face that I will miss this summer, while sitting on the front porch.  I still have the rug, but it won’t be the same. It is Sunday. It is the worst day of the week, as I … Continue reading

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the beach

I saw this on Pinterest the other day and did a double-take. That’s the same paw Gerry would be missing.  He really didn’t get to the beach much, because he hated water, and only wanted stinky seaweed,  However, had I … Continue reading

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