Monthly Archives: February 2024

a dog would like to swap humans

Posted on February 25, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday February 24th 2024   Well, it’s been a hectic week for a dog. On Wednesday we dash off early to see Lee at Dogma (previously Chester’s corner) in Kings Norton. … Continue reading →

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to pastures green

Posted on February 18, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday February 18th 2024   On Thursday, Bev kindly picks us up and takes us to Highbury. I lift Isis into the front with me, but she trembles, shudders and shakes … Continue reading →

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neither of us deserves a halo

Posted on February 11, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday February 11th 2024   It has rained, and on one perfect, pouring day, I wrap Isis in Ellie’s preloved raincoat, and we spend an hour roaming the streets. Unfortunately, though, … Continue reading →

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just praying for rain

Posted on February 4, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday February 4th 2024   Praying for rain? Not quite, but hoping big time. On Monday we have an emergency. Human goes for her annual eye-test; she’s very apprehensive as there … Continue reading →

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