Tag Archives: blind dog plays

minutiae, or a day in the life of a dog 2

Posted on March 27, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday March 26th 2023   I don’t know for certain how Isis discerns that preparations for her walk have begun. She recognises most of my routines: the smell of coffee in … Continue reading →

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the perfect dog?

Posted on March 5, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday March 5th 2023   When I return to Hollytrees on Saturday morning, I wait in the yard for Isis to be brought out to me. As soon as she gets … Continue reading →

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frost, ice, and mucking about

Posted on January 23, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday January 22nd 2023   Over the last week, Isis and I have enjoyed some good walks and managed to visit most of our favourite haunts. It’s still Wellington boots and … Continue reading →

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you needn’t think I’m eating that!

Posted on November 6, 2022 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday.   Sunday 6th November 2022   Isis swishes past me as she leaves the kitchen and stalks into the hall. When I check her dish, I observe that the food is untouched. … Continue reading →

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Isis has lovely presents

Posted on January 23, 2022 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear each Sunday!   Sunday January 23rd 2022   You think you know your pet so well, then s/he does something quite unexpected, contrary or apparently inexplicable. I had intended, in my first 2022 post, … Continue reading →

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breakthrough

Posted on November 29, 2021 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear each Sunday!   Sunday November 28th 2021   Sadly, stupid Human has accidentally deleted last week’s post, the duck with the orange feet. But now she’s trying very hard to stop gnashing her teeth … Continue reading →

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and off we go!

Posted on October 3, 2021 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear each Sunday!   Sunday October 3rd 2021   It’s a very good week for walking. There are few of those days which Isis hates, when the clouds race across the sun obscuring it completely, then scud … Continue reading →

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laid back dog and stressed out human continued

Posted on June 13, 2021 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear each Sunday!   Sunday June 13th 2021   My friends M and G greet me at the door. I apologise for not phoning, and recount my misadventures. They are glad that I hadn’t told … Continue reading →

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what Isis might have said

Posted on May 17, 2021 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Monday May 17th 2021   I: Well, it’s a right rubbish time I’m having these last few weeks. When are you having your tooth out? H: What … Continue reading →

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here, there and everywhere 4

Posted on April 11, 2021 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday April 11th 2021   It’s a few minutes after six a.m. These are stolen minutes. I think there are only four of them. “You have to … Continue reading →

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