You Asked. You Got It. Video of Kylie & Gidget Together.

Posted by Barbara Techel

sleeping collage 1200Two happy, tired dogs after our walk today.

Today was a preview of spring to come. It is in the low 40s and the sun is melting some of the snow. I can hear the drip, drip, drip, right outside my writing cottage window which is cracked open a smidge to let in the fresh air.

Tomorrow sleet, rain, freezing rain, and snow on the way. But today is spring!  So we took full advantage and headed out for a walk. Many of you requested a video of Gidget and Kylie together ever since I posted a video of Gidget on Facebook which you can see here if you’ve not seen it yet.

As we got into our walk, I shot a short 20 second video so you can see best buds enjoying the sunshine together, as well as see how good Gidget moves along even though she has IVDD. The clicking noise you hear is actually her back feet which she does not fully pick up. Though, luckily they don’t seem to get scraped up on the cement. I think you will agree, she is a very good IVDD walker!

I might add, Gidget’s waterproof, fleece-lined jacket is from Dachshund Delights.  I know inquiring Dachshund mom’s will want to know.

Can You Feel it? Can You See it? The Promise of Spring.

Posted by Barbara Techel

2014-02-18 09.18.29 eThe last couple of weeks you can tell the earth is changing once again. The light in the sky is brighter. The sun feels warmer. The promise of spring is drawing (ever so slowly) near.

It actually felt warm shoveling a path from our house to my writing cottage this morning. We didn’t get as much snow yesterday as they predicted, but enough that I had to shovel. It was very dark and ominous, plus so blustery yesterday.  This made the warm sun soaking into my skin feel extra luxurious today.

What awaited Gidget and me when I opened the door to my writing cottage was the most welcome sunshine streaming in through the windows.

“Oh look, Lil’ G!” I said. “A warm sun spot for you to snooze in today.” She immediately jumped into her bed onto the sun warmed pillow case which I have covering bed.  She posed just long enough (or should I say hammed it up) for me to get this shot of her before she snuggled in.

As I write this blog post, the radio station announced another storm is building in intensity and expected to hit Wednesday night into Thursday.

Such is the weather and something we can’t control. But we shall soak in all the glorious warmth of today as we hold in our hearts that the promise of spring is truly just around the corner.

Did Someone Say Snow?

Posted by Barbara Techel

2014-02-16 08.52.53 eWe are under a winter storm warning. 4-8 inches expected by 8pm tonight. I think Gidget has the right idea snuggled into her weenie pocket. As for me, well, I’m snuggled in my 10 x 12 writing cottage getting ready to write another chapter for my new book, Joie’s Gift-Finding Purpose in the Pause.  Perfect weather to get lost in writing– though Gidget’s plan is a good one, too.