My little dog Nemo has been gone fix months, but I still remember how his mortal enemies were the squirrels. A Ballad I am a noble watchdog, I’m valiant and kind, But squirrels in the back yard Cause me to lose my mind. They skitter up the maple; they chatter and they scold. The awful […]
Mar 23, 2026
A Dog Who Knew
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My little pal, Nemo, was with me for fifteen years, my constant shadow, and a presence at the computer each time I sat down to write. I remain quite sure that he knew a lot of things I didn’t know, and that he tried to get me to understand It was very hard to write […]
Oct 21, 2025
My Friend Nemo
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I’m so sad to report this morning that yesterday, my dear little friend of nearly sixteen years, Nemo, passed away. He was my guardian, writing partner, and companion with a freckled nose, short legs, and a waggy tail. He had been failing for several years and, at the last, he was blind and deaf. However, […]
Jul 24, 2025
Surgery and Nemo
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This is a reprint of an older post about Nemo. He has been, by in all, a healthy pup for all his sixteen years, but he has had his fair share of surgeries. This reprint is of a foot surgery he had several years ago. The morning routine is different. Usually, Nemo goes out, I […]
Jul 19, 2025
Nemo and the White Coat
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I don’t think Nemo has a white coat syndrome because his doctor doesn’t always wear a white coat. In fact, thinking back, I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen him wear one. But, my little dog has always loved going to the vet’s office simply because he’s excited about going any place. So, yesterday, that’s […]
Jul 12, 2025
What Was That Growl?
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A growl woke me this morning. Was Nemo growlinig? I opened my eyes. No, he was still snoozing peacefully. The growl came again and I realized it was thunder! I’m up, drinking coffee now and thunder still mumbles and crashes through the dark sky. Rain falls too. Maybe it will settle this Saharan dust that […]
