On this annual celebration of National Puppy Day, here at Sword House we find ourselves in a rather unfortunate situation of being “between puppies.” Sure, I have three dogs dropping their spring coats throughout my home, leaving me to wonder… Read More ›
Inga IV
Here we go … again
Put on your thinking cat for a math test. Wait, no. It’s more like a memory question. Gads, which is harder – figuring out a math problem or trying to remember where you left your favorite comfy shoes? But no… Read More ›
What is the plural for Abacus anyway?
Your phone was ringing. So I killed it. You’re welcome. So does it feel like it’s been twenty years?, asks a colleague. No, not really, I say. More like twenty five. Aw, just kidding. Like I’m sure the boss was just… Read More ›
Wordless Wednesday: A Lab-derriere cross
What do you get when you cross a Labrador with a terrier? No really, I’m hoping you might know. A lab-derriere cross, perhaps? A vintage shot of Jager and our first CCI puppy, the lovely Inga, on vacation with us… Read More ›
5 things I stopped doing after becoming a volunteer puppy raiser
It was four years ago that I began this journey as a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions for Independence. On September 5, 2008, we welcomed the lovely Inga into our lives as an eight week old cotton ball. In… Read More ›