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Reflections on 1 Year of Quarantine

March 13, 2021 Elizabeth

On March 13th 2020, I was sent home from my workplace with my computer and all of my gear for an indefinite period of work from home. I'd already been working from home once a week for several years so the concept wasn't totally foreign to me. But, this was my first foray into … [Read more...]

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The Hounds Pick the Big Game – Super Bowl picks from Duke & Tilda

February 7, 2021 Elizabeth

Duke & Tilda SuperBowl Picks

Duke & Tilda are picking the big game. We wanted to get into this animal prognostication. Each team had a treat under their paper and we counted their pick for the first one they went to. Check it out! … [Read more...]

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Quarantined with Duke

January 8, 2021 Elizabeth

That said, he's a fun dog to work from home with. He lazes around and prods you about twice a day to get up and go outside for a minute. He's the perfect work buddy. Not intrusive, but helpful. This year HAS been hard on the dogs in that they feel territorial and are a bit … [Read more...]

Dogs BHROM, Duke, Rescue

Dog Advent Calendars!

December 1, 2020 Elizabeth

Time to start Advent calendars! I have Lego Harry Potter, Steve has Hot Wheels and these crazy hounds have one, too! … [Read more...]

Dogs, Winter Dogs, Duke, Tilda

Dogs Decide! The Dognald v. Joe Bitin’ #Decision2020

November 12, 2020 Elizabeth

Let the Dogs Decide!! The Dognald v Joe Bitin' Legal disclaimer: This canine election was not "rigged". It was conducted fairly and without use of treats or coercion for votes and was observed by no fewer than 2 poll watchers throughout to ensure impartiality. About the voters: … [Read more...]

Dogs, Fall decision2020, Dogs, Duke, Tilda

Quarantine Halloween

October 30, 2020 Elizabeth

While we didn't make it to our usual Tricks for Treats event at the Woof Woods dog park, we did get dressed up and go for a little walk right around here. Here's today's pics and a couple other recent photos of these hounds dogs. … [Read more...]

Dogs Basset Hound, Coonhound, Covid, Duke, Pandemic, Quarantine, Tilda

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