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Remembering Matti

Posted on November 16, 2016 by BrassyDel

A few months ago, my dog Matti passed away. He became ill very suddenly, not eating, lethargic, heavy breathing. He had just turned 8 years old, and he had cancer. He died at home four days after his diagnosis. I miss him terribly, and sometimes I still catch myself expecting to see him, or thinking I heard him, but he’s…

How Does Your Garden Grow? Sugar Snap Pea Edition

Posted on August 28, 2013 by BrassyDel

This year my garden has been a bit… lackluster. In the spring I weeded, and tilled, and I did not bother putting compost down again this year because I apparently don’t want anything to grow. I also did not put Preen down early enough (I always worry it will mess with my vegetable seeds) so the garden was overgrown with…

The Trouble Twins Pose for Photos

Posted on August 16, 2013 by BrassyDel

We were playing outside the other day when the kids noticed my camera. “Oh, take a picture of us!” they cried. Or Pixie did. Chappy will go with the flow, but Pixie is obsessed with cameras and taking photos. I really want to get her this drop-proof kiddie camera, but it’s sixty bucks. Not exactly an “on a whim” purchase!…

Fresno and Geneva: Adoptable Colorado Dogs

Posted on July 29, 2013 by BrassyDel

It’s no secret I’m a nut for dogs, especially homeless ones. The Hubbles has put his foot down on fostering one right now, probably because he’s a boring ol’ rational human being. “You don’t have enough time to do everything you want to do right now, so how are you going to have time for another dog?!” I mean, fine….

Keep That Thing on a Leash!

Posted on July 6, 2012 by BrassyDel

Okay, so he’s not a “thing;” put down the angry emails! Being a terrible parent, I bought Chappy one of those toddler leashes to wear at the zoo. As much as I hate them, I also think they have their place. Chappy’s only 1, so he can walk and run and has zero discretion and zero concept of STAY. WITH….

Looking for Trouble

Posted on June 29, 2012 by BrassyDel

Somebody thinks that just because he is 17 months old he can do whatever he wants. Eat whatever he finds wants! Run around wherever he wants! CLIMB whatever he wants! Chappy pushes chairs and footstools across to wherever he needs them and then gets on up there all by himself. Looking out the windows doesn’t bother me, but getting on…

Jailed

Posted on June 22, 2012 by BrassyDel

As you can deduce from the abject sorrow on Tank’s face, this is how he spends most of his days. Confined and neglected! He spends days without seeing the sun or feeling the dirt beneath his paws. He’s lucky if we remember to even feed him. Life is hard when you’re Tank.

Happy Father’s Day!

Posted on June 17, 2012 by BrassyDel

Pixie and the Hubbles share some iPad time on the couch, probably watching Top Gear or something equally manly, like My Little Pony.

The Big Oh-One

Posted on June 15, 2012 by BrassyDel

Mr. Chappy McChapperson turned one a couple months ago. As you can see, he’s thrilled! This kid is walking and talking and just doodling around ALL OVER THE PLACE. It’s crazy! Fortunately, he and sister Pixie are the bestest pals right now. Well, usually. Pixie’s a pretty good sharer, so that helps! This guy, on the other hand, still thinks…

My Desktop is Cooler than Yours*

Posted on March 8, 2012 by BrassyDel

Fortunately there’s no sound, otherwise it would be barkier than yours, too. Like a typical chick, I change my desktop wallpaper fairly often. Every month or two, or I may go through a phase of putting up a new photo every few days for awhile. While looking for a photo for last Thursday’s Snow Day post, I came across this…

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