Nature Friday ~ St. Patrick’s Day Edition 2023

NormanAlthough Mum’s lineage is mostly German, we happily (ok, maybe ‘happily’ is a bit of an exaggeration, let’s just say  we generally tolerate and by we, I mean me) participate in the ‘wearing of the green’ for St. Patrick’s Day for her sake. Of course, that means she has to work über fast when trying to capture Elsa in costume. We all know that Elsa never likes to participate in photo sessions but Mum has gotten quick with the shutter after years of countless bloopers with Elsa.

 

With that introduction, welcome to the St. Patrick’s Day edition of Nature Friday. Norman here at the editor’s desk penning this post. My sister decided to boycott since her motto is “Bah Humbug,” not “Erin Go Bragh,” especially today (feel free to insert an eye roll here in honor of her typical curmudgeonly manner). If you were to describe her with an Irish expression this week, she’s been “acting the maggot” meaning she’s been obnoxious, showing her displeasure with just about everything. Mum has had a pinched nerve and with a lack of sleep, is pretty much over the difficult princess routine. Blimey…these two strong willed females with competing agendas and…well…this bloke knows to avoid the fireworks. We all know that Mum’s win in the end (or at least we let them think so) but don’t tell her I said that but boy, the mutual crabbiness isn’t what this bloke enjoys as we march toward the official arrival of Spring on Monday. That said, as usual, I’m joining our friends from Adventures of the LLB Gang.

Like I said, Mum has been suffering from a painful pinched nerve all week and photo taking hasn’t been high on her list of things to do since restorative sleep has been most elusive. As a dog we are lucky we can sleep just about anywhere and at any time. Still she did manage to find a few offerings this week. Let’s see what she came up with, okay?

She took this one while visiting with family in Southern Colorado.

For a hot minute, I thought that Spring had arrived on Wednesday. It was a lovely day in the low 70’sºF and about as glorious a day as you’ll find. Then Winter stepped in with a cruel way to remind us that Springtime in the Rockies is not for the faint of heart. In other words, it snowed {shiver}. Not much mind you, but enough to keep the coats, gloves and hats close at hand.

On the plus side, Mum noticed the blue hyacinths were coming up as their lovely blue shade contrasted nicely against the snow and dried leaves. On a walk late yesterday afternoon after most of the snow had melted, she noticed some Spring bulbs that have nice southern exposure. Mum was excited at the thought of these tulips blooming soon which, if she remembers correctly, are red and very cheery looking. They are much farther along than any of the bulbs in our garden since they are warmed by that nice sunny spot while ours tend to be somewhat shaded by large trees.

Before she passed by those tulips, she walked past her favorite Eastern Redbud tree along her usual route and found a couple of icicles hanging off some major branches. She’s hoping that in a week or so, buds will start forming for a beautiful display of those showy flowers that bloom in early Spring. It’s a plain looking tree when it’s fully leafed out but for a good 7-10 days, it’s breathtaking with those colorful fuschia blooms.

Of course, no St. Patrick’s Day is complete without a shamrock plant or two. Mum has had this plant for more than 20 years in her kitchen window. It’s seen better days and likely is trying to remind her it needs to be repotted in fresh soil. Apologies for its raggedy appearance, but it did manage to bloom just in time for the holiday.

So do you know why we wear green on St. Patrick’s Day? It’s because of Ireland’s nickname, The Emerald Isle. The green stripe in the Irish flag also plays a role since green represents the Catholics of Ireland, the orange represents the Protestant population and the white in the middle symbolizes peace between the two religions. As a dog whose lineage heralds from the UK, I’ve often thought maybe they should have made the white part bigger since there were many years of conflict.

So how might you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Any corn beef and cabbage on your weekend menu? Whatever you do, we hope you’ll take some time to search for Nature this last weekend of Winter while you prepare for Spring’s arrival.

May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back and May the sun shine warm upon your face .

Live, love, bark! 🐾

45 thoughts on “Nature Friday ~ St. Patrick’s Day Edition 2023

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thank you. Not very much snow, a skiff here and there. We actually could use some moisture since it’s been somewhat breezy and dried everything out.

  1. Sue (Mac's Girl) – Seventy-something. Mother of 3, Grandmother of 5, great-grandmother of 1. Likes gardening, photography, philately, writing, reading and life in general.
    Sue (Mac's Girl) says:

    I hope the pinched nerve is feeling much better now.

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thanks, Sue. Happy to say I did get some relief.

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      She thought so for a couple of days but after some intensive bodywork, she’s better.

  2. BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum – On Georgian Bay..... – Welcome to THE Purrfect Pad. My name is Sherri-Ellen & my current Kitty Girl is BellaDharma a black part Siamese cat. I started blogging in August 2005 on Yahoo 360 with Mingflower my Bluepoint Siamese. Then transferred to Multiply...Mingflower went to Summerland & NYLABLUE my BluePoint Siamese/Burmese cross took over. When Multiply was closing a handful of our blogging friends recommended WordPress & we found a home here & made many new friends. Everyone followed the antics & struggles of NYLABLUE until her passing Nov. 22nd, 2014 to Summerland. A week later a little bouncing Burmese boy I met at a local adoption event joined me here! Dec. 9th, 2014. Purrince Siddhartha Henry came to live with me & regaled us with his journey towards 'Enlightenment'. He was a Burmese Buddhist with many health issues but he searched for meaning in his Life. After his lifelong struggle with Panleukopenia. Siddhartha Henry lost his battle & left for Pure Land August 28th, 2018. He was only 4 years & 1 month old. I've never totally gotten over the loss of my "Little Man". And this is where I get VERY serious. This Purrfect Pad blog is not all sunshine & roses. This blog is about REAL life with special needs cats who come into my life. We share our time together & we share the good, the bad & the ugly. This is a REAL blog. Yes we DO laugh & have fun & take Selfies! And we share each cat's struggles whether health issues or behavioural problems. And we share about my ongoing battle with 3 health conditions that can render me unable to walk plus having Cirrhosis of Liver & Seizures. We ask our friends & followers to respect that THE Purrfect Pad is anything but 'purrfect'. I am disabled & each of my cats' have had special needs. Everyone is welcome here as long as you are kind & respectful. If you have questions feel free to ask them. Sept. 6th, 2018 BellaDharma aka Baby Girl joined THE Purrfect Pad. We hope all of you will follow our life together as BellaDharma learns how to be a domesticated cat instead of a semi-feral one.... Love, Peace & Treets, Sherri-Ellen (BellaSita Mum) & BellaDharma & 'angels' Purrince Siddhartha Henry; Nylablue 'Sweet Feet' & Mingflower the Merciless & all my other cats who have shared my life with me. You are all loved & remembered...
    BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum says:

    Mee-yow Sweet Norman you lookin ‘smashin’ inn yore St Patrick’ss finery! An Elsa you look adoorbss dressed up two…
    Miss Monika wee so sorry you have a pinched nerve….OUCHIE X 87!!!
    Mee iss sendin you mega POTP an BellaSita Mum is sednin white lite of healin an purrayerss!
    Lovelee fotoss of Mother Nature ‘doin her thing’!! Shee brott THE snowstorm to us Furiday an yesterday….iss so chilley outside! An snowy….
    Wishin all of youss’ a warmer guud week!
    ***nose bopss*** BellaDharma an {{{huggiess}}} BellaSita Mum

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thanks for the kind thoughts. Did an intense session of bodywork this morning and am feeling much better. We’re looking forward to an actual spring-like week. Woot, woot! Here’s hoping Mother Nature starts to wind down on the white stuff there in Ontario.

  3. These photos are wonderful, but not if at the expense of feeling a pinched nerve. Ouch. Not. Fun. I hope your Mom feels better real soon, and the weather and plants and flowers and trees all warmly spring forth as Spring arrives. Thanks for the update, Norman…and you and Elsa both made me smile with your St. Patty’s looks!

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thank you. We keep looking for signs of spring but it’s been rather elusive. Hopefully things will start to speed up next week, likely just around the time we have another snow storm forecast late next week. 😆

  4. onespoiledcat – Virginia – We are Angel Sammy and Teddy......! Two ginger cats - one left for the Rainbow Bridge in December of 2016 (but still keeps in touch...) and the other in the "here and now" having lots of fun. Join us as we try to bring smiles to everyone around us with our blog.
    onespoiledcat says:

    Ouchie on the pinched nerve….hope that clears up SOON. I have to say while both pups look cute in their “green” Normie looks beyond cute and downright adorable! I think it’s the tiny hat on the big head maybe? Anyway, we’re anxious for our 3 redbuds to do their thing – no sign of a thing yet – been too cold. Just need a POP of warm (all of us do) and some of our favorite SPRING THINGS will be there for us to enjoy! Yes – that’s wishful thinking!

    Hugs, Pam (and Teddy)

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thank you. Norman IS a pretty adorable chap and looks fairly furbulous in St. Patrick’s Day green.

  5. Kismet – New River, Arizona. – I'm a 16 year old Indian Ringneck parrot curmudgeon in New River, Arizona in the wild west country. If you're a sunflower seed, you're dinner.
    Kismet says:

    Not a word about the “Troubles”?

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      The only troubles we know about involve a certain black poodle who shall remain nameless.

  6. Sorry to hear about your pinched nerve! I know how you feel – I’ve been dealing with one myself the last few weeks…restorative sleep has been rather elusive for me, too. What are you doing for yours?

    My “roots” – so far as I know – are ALL German, on both sides of my family. One grandparent of each gender was born here in the US; the other two came over some time in the early 1900s with their parents. But I still had enough friends over the years who were at least partially Irish so celebrating was obligatory. But now I just do it for fun, especially since Zen is a St. Paddy’s Day “puppy”.

    Love all your photos! As someone else said, your pinched nerve doesn’t seem to have interfered with your photography skills.

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      You’re very kind, thanks for the well wishes. The pinched nerve has caused some extreme neuropathy in my hands but found cypress essential oil has remediated that somewhat. The headache still remains but hopefully the bodywork I’m get tomorrow with take care of that. Have a great weekend celebrating your precious fur baby’s birthday.

  7. So sorry to hear you have a pinched nerve! I hope you get some rest and relief.
    The pain has not diminished your ability to share the beauty in the world through pictures and your unique writing skills😘

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Aww, thank you. Hopefully relief is in the near future. Have a lovely weekend. 🍀

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      They are adorably precious and always make our Mum smile. Thanks for commenting on our looks. We try to put our best paws forward for Mum.

  8. Lavinia Ross – Lavinia Ross - Born and raised in Connecticut, Lavinia has always enjoyed music as far back as she can remember. She considers herself to be of “mixed” cultural heritage, which has contributed to her general love of music. Her mother, a New Englander by birth, was working down in the southeast Kentucky mountains with the Frontier Nursing Service when she met Lavinia’s father, a Kentucky native, who had just returned from WWII. Lavinia first learned to play guitar from her brothers when she was in grade school and dreamed of playing in coffee houses someday. A fine musician in her own right, and solo performer at folk festivals, she now resides with her husband and blues musician Rick Ross, and an unlikely collection of 4 “cats of personality” in the beautiful Cascade foothills in Sweet Home, Oregon. There on Salmon Brook Farm they raise fruits, and vegetables along with some home-spun folk music. http://salmonbrookfarms.wordpress.com
    Lavinia Ross says:

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I am sorry you have a pinched nerve. I had one in my left shoulder last year, and it hurt quite a bit. Hope you feel better soon.

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thanks. They are no picnic that’s for sure.

  9. Marcela – Stoughton, MA – I am a dog trainer located in Annapolis, MD and I offer the following: Private Behavior and Training Classes, Seminars, Single Behavior Modification Sessions, and Speaking Engagements Opportunities. Also Group Classes til 10/31/24.
    Marcela says:

    Happy St. Patrick’s day!

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      🍀Thanks, right back atcha! 🍀

  10. edgar62 – Semi-retired in South Australia. Interests are Music (Andre Rieu, Anna Netrebko) Reading (SciFi / Crime) and History Movies: The Day After Tomorrow, Casablanca, The Man Who Would be King Community: Secretary Support group, Royal Flying Doctor Service.
    edgar62 says:

    Never had a pinched nerve but I have been told that it is painful. I hope you and the Ranch Hands had a great day and had much fun.

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      It’s pretty unpleasant but this has been the worst. It’s been a chilly but sunny day.

  11. The kids are bringing plenty of luck to the Holy Day with their amazing outfits! And those spring colors . . . so nice to see them peeking out.

    I hope you’re feeling much better really soon Monika.

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

    PS- We celebrated with corned beef and cabbage yesterday.

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Yum…hope there was a tasty beer to go with that classic meal. 🍀 Happy St. Paddy’s Day 🍀

  12. Monika, so sorry to hear about the pain with a pinched nerve. Hoping you get that resolved soon. Maybe some CBD oil…or a chiro?
    Erin go braugh literally translated is Ireland ’til doomsday. Now there’s the spirit!
    My grandma came over on the boat from Ireland during the potato famine. So yep, I celebrated this evening with a Guinness beer float…sounds awful but don’t knock it til you’ve tried it!

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Oooh, I know how tasty those Guinness floats are! Talk about lucky 🍀

      Hopefully with some intense bodywork this week, I’ll be right as rain. Have a lovely weekend 🍀

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      🍀 Right back atcha.🍀

  13. FiveSibesMom – Mom, along with my daughter, to five beautiful Siberian Huskies we fondly call "The Kids." One, Gibson, is an Epi-Husky and was diagnosed in 2009 with Canine Epilepsy. I have published a children's illustrated book, a FiveSibes™ Tale, called "What's Wrong With Gibson? Learning About K-9 Epilepsy," and "EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living & Loving Life With Canine Epilepsy." I also published a second FiveSibes Tale: "Getting Healthy With Harley: Learning About Health & Fitness, and "Buddy, the Christmas Husky~A True Holiday Miracle." My Siberian Huskies are my muses for the FiveSibes blog and FiveSibes: Siberian Husky K9 News & Reviews Facebook page and I love them very much! My books can be purchased from my publishing house: ArcticHouse Publishing at www.ArcticHousePublishing.com, and also on Amazon. (On Amazon, to be sure you have me, check that the seller is ArcticHouse Publishing).
    FiveSibesMom says:

    Top o’ the morning, afternoon & evening to you all! 🍀 I’m mostly German as well, with some Welch, English & French thrown in, but my hubby is Irish and my daughter loves the Wearin’ of the Green day! I love your pics ~ momma did a great job even in pain. I sure hope you feel better very soon. Happy St. Paddy’s Day!

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Many thanks, lassie! Our Mum is half German, the rest is Irish, Scottish with a few drops of Native American. On St. Patrick’s Day, everyone seems to be Irish. Have a splendid St. Paddy’s weekend 🍀🍀🍀

  14. Dale – Boucherville – I love cooking, entertaining, writing, photography, walk/hiking. The best part of blogging is connecting with other bloggers and creating real conversations and relationships and having them feel something from what I offer.
    Dale says:

    Oh no! Hope that nerved is now unpinched.now. I do love flowers in snow. There is something particularly beautiful about it.
    I have never, ever celebrated St. Patrick’s Day, would you believe that? I went to one parade (I hate parades) and actually punched a guy in the arm who almost stepped on my son in his stroller. A friend used to have us over for his birthday (Feb. 13 – or the Saturday closest) always made us corned beef and cabbage. I miss it. I should learn to make it 😉
    Happy St. Paddy’s Day to you!

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thanks. It’s easy enough to put together, just slow cook some corned beef with potatoes and cabbage. Easy Peary. Particularly tasty with some soda bread (I’m more partial to a good crust loaf myself). Yeah, parades and drunken celebrations are not my jam either.

  15. A pinched nerve…that is so painful. I do hope it wears off soon. We are free of St. Patrick’s Day here in Costa Rica…though i suspect he dumped his snakes here…

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thank you, Helen. We’re hoping for a speedy wear off as well. It’s just so frustrating not being able to get enough sleep at night. Enjoy the lack of celebration-a quiet weekend isn’t the worst thing to endure.

  16. Kate Crimmins – Retired Human Resources executive with two bossy cats ready to share insights, experiences and wisdom to make you laugh and think in new ways.
    Kate Crimmins says:

    Gosh, feel better soon! We had a bad health week too so there is no celebrating here. Just thankful to be somewhat better.

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thanks, Kate. As it turns out, I’m reading your post about it now! To better days for us all.

  17. Dakota/Caren/Cody – Michigan – Freelance writer, pet blogging professional, product influencer, half of the writing team behind Dakota's Den and "Cat Chat With Cody & Caren" Most importantly, I am a "pet mom" to Dakota, (Shetland Sheepdog) and Cody (my silver gray tabby!)
    Cat and Dog Chat With Caren says:

    hoping your Mom feels better soon! Love the photos! Happy St.Patrick’s Day!

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thank you, Caren. Hopefully with a nap or two today, she’ll feel better. And she sees her bodywork professional this week for so much needed relief so we’re all hoping she feels better quickly.

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      This plant is very near and dear to Mum. We hope you have a blooming great St. Patrick’s Day. 🍀

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