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spiritual life

Puddle diplomacy

August 12, 2019August 8, 2019 JOY journal

"I can see we're going to get along like a house on fire," said Miss Tick. "There may be no survivors." Terry Pratchett, "The Wee Free Men" Getting along isn't always about supply and demand. Miles and Sophie, two buds in one puddle. Once, we allowed our late dog Aldo, to have a play date… Continue reading Puddle diplomacy

Tagged animals, dogs, getting along, peace6 Comments
family life

Appalachian porch dog

May 22, 2019 JOY journal

"Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read." Groucho Marx Sometimes you just have to wonder. Two days after we brought our beloved Miles home from the animal shelter, he sauntered into the garden, raised his snout and began an elaborate sequence of… Continue reading Appalachian porch dog

Tagged dogs, family, pets16 Comments
family life

Our dog is a bossy boot

March 27, 2019 JOY journal

A re-post from August 2018. Back to fresh posts by Friday. 🙂 “A dog reflects the family life. Whoever saw a frisky dog in a gloomy family, or a sad dog in a happy one? Snarling people have snarling dogs, dangerous people have dangerous ones.” Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes If… Continue reading Our dog is a bossy boot

Tagged animals, dogs, family, pets15 Comments
family life

The play of light

March 4, 2019 JOY journal

🙂 A new Fresh Mercy series on the spiritual side of light launched March 2 on my Facebook page -- found @NoraEdingerBooks or at the bottom of most pages on this site. This summer 2018 re-post is a take on the natural. Spring is coming, friends! “Keep your face to the sun and you will… Continue reading The play of light

Tagged dogs, spring, sunlight, working at home7 Comments
family life

A chip-sniffing dog

October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 JOY journal

“Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.” Mark Twain, American humorist Miles, our Appalachian porch dog, is well fed to say the least. And, well watered. That means little when it comes to the street, however. There, as he does when running off… Continue reading A chip-sniffing dog

Tagged animals, dog treats, dogs, family, junk food, pets, walking dogs2 Comments

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