Category Archives: self-harming

Isis dines in

Posted on January 16, 2019 by

  Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Wednesday January 16th 2019   It’s a long time since I bewailed the return of Hairy One’s hysterical approach to mealtimes. After she came to live … Continue reading →

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a silly dog day

Posted on September 12, 2018 by

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Wednesday September 12th 2018   After Sunday’s challenging exit from Kings Heath Park, Isis walks home like the perfect dog. It soon transpires, though, that … Continue reading →

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oh Isis, Isis!

Posted on August 12, 2018 by

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday August 12th 2018   I have no idea whether you’ll be able to access this post as Facebook no longer allows Publicise connections to … Continue reading →

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into the thick of it

Posted on June 10, 2018 by

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’   Sunday June10th 2018   All in all, Isis is a much happier little dog this week. She is still diving at her tail and biting off … Continue reading →

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what’s wrong, Isis?

Posted on May 13, 2018 by

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’   Sunday May 13th 2018   Quite a lot of ups and downs over the last couple of weeks. I ask for it. I decide to blog … Continue reading →

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it’s all pants

Posted on July 12, 2017 by

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’   Wednesday July 12th 2017   Human is feeling sorry for herself again. In addition to bruised ribs, she has torn a muscle in her shoulder. This … Continue reading →

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I’m all right, I am

Posted on February 8, 2017 by

      Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday February 8th 2017   It’s Monday and I’m speaking on the phone to Polymath. “It’s Hairy One’s R.S.P.C.A. appointment this week, isn’t it?” “No”, … Continue reading →

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a bad weekend

Posted on October 2, 2016 by

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday October 2nd 2016   It’s two years and a month since Isis came to live here and now I mostly seem to get it right. … Continue reading →

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problems with feet

Posted on August 10, 2016 by

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday August 10th 2016   For several weeks now, Isis has been worrying her front feet. Nibble, nibble, chobble, chobble, lick, lick. On and on and … Continue reading →

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swings and roundabouts

Posted on August 3, 2016 by

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday August 3rd 2016   Buying the Doggles for Isis was a very good idea. An even better idea was lining them with black material so … Continue reading →

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