Category Archives: animals
Lessons From a Dog and Two Kittens
This morning I watched something that has me thinking. Both of our big dogs were outside so my son released the Kracken, no, actually he opened the door and the two kittens Moxie and Mojo came bursting forth. They come … Continue reading
When Deliveries Go…Wrong?
Last night I thought I was going to freeze. Well, not really but I was cold because that air mattress is cold. I had not put anything over it as I haven’t had a twin size anything in years. Even … Continue reading
Not Easy Being Green
The following is something I wrote as part of a writer’s challenge back in 2011. Nothing has been changed, the Italics are the theme words.. I am the defender. I am different in my choice of perspective from many. … Continue reading
Sleeping Arrangement the Outcome is Worth the Temporary Discomfort
Early morning has arrived. I’m not exactly sure what time the missionary crew will arrive this morning but I figure it could be any moment. My son was off work yesterday but had to return to work today. When he … Continue reading
Day One of Great Blessings
Today, was day one of great blessings. Early this morning an amazing group of men, part of the men’s mission group from our church showed up here at my home. My son jumped in and helped them unload tools and … Continue reading
Wake up Call
Molly woke me this morning around six with her barking. I figured she needed to go outside since they came in early last night due to the storms. Just over half awake I make my way to this room where … Continue reading
That Went Fairly Well
Well that hurt. Both dogs were inside the house. I needed to feed the kittens. We cannot open that door without the kittens shooting out of that room like bullets. Closing the door to the room the dogs were in, … Continue reading
Justified?
I did a bad thing, for a good reason. At least I thought it was a good reason. The two kittens that we saved from the litter that suffered severe respiratory infection are doing really well. With the exception of … Continue reading
The Fight Proved Nothing
Well that will get the heart pumping. I have two dogs. Both are German Shepherd mix. Both are female. Bother are around sixty pounds. Bella is older and has the thick double coat. Molly is younger with a slick coat. … Continue reading
In The Face of the Cold
Any other time I would love the sounds and music of the windchimes out on my front porch. This morning however, is different. A major cold front and storm making its way across the country is creating wind gusts that … Continue reading
Words from The Dirt Road 