All of us children, with the dogs in Pitlochry. One of the most memorable holidays I had as a child was to Pitlochry in Scotland in 1965. In those days, a lack of continuous motorways meant the journeys took a lot longer, and in our case two days! I was seven and travelled with my… Continue reading Karen’s Chat about Memorable Holidays
Category: Animals
National Mutt Day – July 31st
Click the image for more information. Today is ideal to share a story about my 'mutt', my Heinz 5, mongrel dog. His name was Ricky and my Mum and Dad let me choose him from a pet shop window. It was my seventh birthday, and he was to be my gift. Ricky was the brightest… Continue reading National Mutt Day – July 31st
Childhood Pets
I recently posted ai out my childhood pet. Well, I wasn’t the only one… A link for a FREE ebook will be included with your subscription confirmation! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Each month we do a special “corner” for our… Childhood Pets
Who Doesn’t Love Chocolate?
Anyone? Click here for more information I love a chocolate bar, but the puddings as shown in this picture? No. Anything chocolate flavoured, I really don’t like. I’m told it’s odd to be so specific. If you like chocolate, you like chocolate, right? Well, no. I’m also fussy about the type of chocolate bars I… Continue reading Who Doesn’t Love Chocolate?
Karen’s Chat about Childhood Pets
Dogs were always a part of my life, especially growing up. We had many, and one was our beautiful, gentle, Sally. She was part of our life for over ten years. Dogs were always a part of my life, especially growing up. We had many, and one was our beautiful, gentle, Sally. She was part… Continue reading Karen’s Chat about Childhood Pets
Book Review of Boomer, The Curious Bunny by Diann Floyd Boehm
This is a new release by Norns Triad Publications and I had the honour of being one of the first to read it. Aimed at young children, I felt it was a perfect fit. Kids are naturally curious and this is just what Boomer is as he embarks on his adventure. Overall, this is a… Continue reading Book Review of Boomer, The Curious Bunny by Diann Floyd Boehm
Squirrel Appreciation Day
On January 21st, Squirrel Appreciation Days recognizes a critter some consider a pest, and others see as fascinating. Read more about this beautiful …Squirrel Appreciation Day
It’s National Bird Day!
Click on Image to Learn More To celebrate this day, I’m sharing some of the birds I’ve stitched and drawn over the years.
Afraid of the Dark | A Short Story
Scrolling through the Reader section of WordPress, I came across this short story. I really enjoyed it and it’s been a while since I shared one. So here you are, enjoy! A short story about a gnome named Toothwort Button who sets out into the night to figure out why the dark is so scary.… Continue reading Afraid of the Dark | A Short Story
National Make a Dog’s Day
When I saw this, I must have had my artist hat on for I read it as Make a Dog Day, and I have drawn a dog and stitched a dog , so that’s technically making a dog! Crochet Sausage Dog , Cross Stitch, Jack Russell However, when I read it again, I saw it… Continue reading National Make a Dog’s Day
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