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Rain, Rain, Go Away – The Sooner, The Better
Yes, we had more rain. And, yes, more rain is forecast. We are all begging, “Rain, Rain, Go Away!” And we do it with a Film Friday. The bad part is that we are not even really getting rain. Every day is cloudy, overcast, and misty, but we end up with only a few hundredths…
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Typhoon’s Rough and Challenging Day
We all have them. A rough and challenging day. Typhoon’s was yesterday and he expects lots and lots of sympathy for his troubles. It all began when Hu-Dad produced a brush. An actual brush. And used it to remove some of Typhoon’s molting fur. The Munchkin was very displeased, but the day took another turn…
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Yet Even More Rainy Day Reactions
Our dreary, drizzly weather continues unabated leaving a bigger Sea of Siberian Sighs. So we share even more rainy day reactions. In fairness, Cheoah can be found in the same spot on sunny days, so that may not be a good comparison of the rainy day blahs. But her brothers were no more excited with…
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Weather Reaction To A Yucky Day
When faced with a foggy, drizzly, yucky day, what is your weather reaction? Today, We thought we would share our response. We are stuck in weather purgatory. The temperatures are much too warm to give us glorious snowy days, But the sun has also abandoned us to drizzly, foggy, overcast days. And we are not…
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Maturity Starts At Some Point
Hu-Dad often looks at our resident trouble-maker, Typhoon, and asks exactly when maturity starts. No answer seems to be coming soon. Typhoon’s annual physical is this week. Considering the amount of squawking and screaming that accompanies such a trauma, Hu-Dad might not be looking forward to the annual event. But, it is a reminder that Typhoon…
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Resisting a Needs Improvement Grade
Yesterday, we suggested that Typhoon and Landon should respect their big brother, Frankie, more. Typhoon protests the needs improvement grade. Typhoon is a Siberian Husky through and through. Thus, when told to do something, Typhoon does his absolute best to do the exact opposite just to prove he can. Let’s just call that one of…
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Well Deserved Big Brother Respect
All little brothers know that it is important to pay your big brother respect. Well, maybe most little brothers with just a few exceptions. The most interesting change within The Herd with the passing of Natasha has been Frankie’s growth into leadership. He has taken a quiet, unassuming role of mentor to the two wild…
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Multi-Speed Boom-Boom Film Friday
When your name is Boom-Boom, everyone knows you are fast. But did they know you were a multi-speed Boom-Boom? Bounds is an interesting word. We talk about someone bounding across a room and we mean they have a bounce in their step. Landon – aka Boom-Boom – seems to have springs in his paws and…
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Security Scent Marking For The Night
As we prepare for bed each evening, our Chief of Security, Kiska, performs her last patrol and scent marking to protect our yard overnight. Yes, we know what you thought we meant by scent marking. And, yes, it is true that animals will urinate to mark their territory. However, many animals also leave their scent…
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Sous Chef Kitchen Etiquette
Our resident Sous Chef, Cheoah, had a discussion with Hu-Dad over proper kitchen etiquette during dinner preparations last night. Hu-Dad was preparing an Italian Cheese-Stuffed Meatloaf last night, assisted by his ever present Sous Chef, Cheoah. Fresh bread crumbs are required as a critical ingredient, so Hu-Dad took a loaf of bread, chopped up the…
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Importance Of Safeguarding Valuables
Our first priority every morning is safeguarding valuables – ensuring that our most precious treasure has not disappeared overnight. We are jealously guarding our stash and making sure that no one is stealing it. You just never know when some thief sneaks into your home and disappears into the night with your riches. And what…
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Frankie’s Lament On A Snow Day
With a houseful of brothers and sisters and yard of snow, what could Frankie possibly complain about? We will let him explain Frankie’s lament. Frankie. Why the sad look? You have fresh snow. Cold weather. Lots of brothers and sisters. Surely everyone is outside romping and playing in the snow. A perfect time for you…
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