Greetings, peeps. We hope today’s morning smile doesn’t involve anyone to be unnecessarily dressed up…just a straight up delivery of your favorite wake up beverage. Happy Monday.
Make it a terrific Monday!
Live, love, bark! š¾
Category: Monday Musings
Monday Musings ~ June 8, 2026
Happy Monday, peeps. We enjoyed the rescue picnic over the weekend although a smaller than usual group attended. There was a rodeo just down the road from where the picnic was held and I’m sure there were many other events that competed with our get together but I think we did decently well with the silent auction baskets and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Here are a few photos from the event.
It’s never easy getting everyone in the frame let alone getting them to look at the camera. It’s always for a good laugh though.
As you can see it was a glorious day, but very hot. Most folks hung out in the shade.
There were lots of wrestling matches and/or dashes around the acreage, but everyone was well behaved. A small doggie pool was set up that helped cool off panting sheepies and frequently turned into a good sized drinking fountain for them. Trust me, that sight was not pretty since as soon as dogs cooled off in the pool and took a long drink, they were back chasing one another. The dirt build up in the bottom of the pool required multiple cleanings. Too bad we didn’t have something as pretty as this one.
Temperatures reached 90F (32.2C) and let me tell you, it was hot whenever you were in the sun. I was ‘James Brown hot’ with sweat pouring down my face despite wearing a wide brimmed hat.
All in all, everyone had a great time (Wilson opted to stay at home to avoid being too stimulated with all the high energy from the attending sheepdogs) but he apparently had a good time too. He was a good boy and didn’t get into anything.
We hope you had a terrific weekend. Stay cool and enjoy a fabulous week.
Live, love, bark! š¾
Monday Musings ~ June 1, 2026
Whoa, welcome to the first day of June…I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around that little facct. Since the temps will be rising this week, I guess it’s safe to say we’re cruising in overdrive toward summer.
We had quite an encounter with a coyote Saturday morning. I think it was a female being protective of her pups; she went after a couple of folks with little dogs along the path. She took one look at Wilson and said, “umm, exit stage right.” It was definitely interesting and if you were slightly sleepy, it was quite a wake up call. Everyone kind of laughed it off but I think it would be safe to add coyotes to the “what outsiders think” column particularly in spring when there are new babies everywhere. Including Canadian geese…which makes them even more dangerous.
Here’s hoping all your wildlife encounters this week are good ones.
Live, love, bark! š¾
Memorial Day – 2026
Today is Memorial Day in the U.S. where we remember and honor all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice serving their country. Now a national holiday,Ā it was originally known as Decoration Day back in the years following the Civil War and only became known as Memorial Day in 1968 and Congress added it as a three-day weekend for federal employees in 1971.
On May 30, 1868 General John A. Logan, head of a Union veteran association spearheaded the decoration of the graves of fellow comrades who died in defense of their country. Many of the Northern states held commemorative events and reprised the tradition in subsequent years so that by 1890 each one had made “Decoration Day” an official state holiday. Still bitter about the loss in the Civil War, many southern states refused to officially recognize the day until after WWI and many southern states (Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Tennessee) held separate days honoring their Civil War hero’s. Memorial Day did not become the preferred name after World War II.
Memorial Day is also the ‘unofficial’ beginning of summer and as is often the case, been turned into a shopping fest. We however, will mark the day with quiet reflection. Have a safe holiday.
Live, love, bark!Ā š¾
Monday Musings ~ May 11, 2026
We hope all you upright and pet moms had a lovely Mother’s Day. Wilson said our family BBQ was a huge success, in fact, he’s started tracking for the next family get together. Notice he had the dinner timer at the top of his smart watch although I would have expected him to rank the squirrel finder higher.
Here’s hoping your week tracks beautifully. Happy Monday.
Live, love, bark! š¾
Monday Musings ~ May 4, 2026
And so the ongoing battle between the 80 lb. quilt continues. I swear this dog rather enjoys ‘busting a move.’ On top of me.
Here’s hoping all your moves this week are pawsome. Happy Monday.
Live, love, bark! š¾
Monday Musings ~ April 27, 2026
Wilson has found a new treat that he likes. Although he would rather it would have been an apple slice from the charcuterie board leftovers, he was more than game to try a slice of cucumber. What treats do your dogs like?
Whatever snack you prefer, we hope it adds to a ‘pawf-fect’ Monday for you.
Live, love, bark! š¾
Monday Musings ~ April 20, 2026
Here’s hoping you have the best Monday possible following a wonderful weekend. Stay motivated.
Life, love, bark! š¾
Monday Musings ~ April 13, 2026
Have a very Happy Monday and don’t forget to include some sunbeam therapy.
Live, love, bark! š¾
Monday Musings ~ April 6, 2026
We hope your holiday weekend was ‘pawsome.’ Anyone who owns a pet knows the drill when it comes to taking care of the water bowl. All I can say, is it’s a good thing the ‘other’ bowls all have lids.
We hope your water bowl (as well as the week) remain clean and fresh. Happy Monday!
Live, love, bark! š¾