Forever in our hearts. Goodbye, Sweet Smokey: August 16th, 2009-July 16, 2022 We take a moment to rise above our sadness to thank you, dearest Smokey, for all the humor, love, and care you so generously shared. We will never forget you. As Jackie said, the hardest part is that this marks a new chapter of our lives. Dear readers, we are gently turning this … Continue reading Adieu Sweet Smokey: French for “Dog Heaven”

Our Smokey turned 9 last week (here he is with 2 of his 5 sisters, in 2009). Following the previous post, I received several emails about our golden "showing his age." Funny, I didn't notice the gray in his beard or his eyebrows..until now. And it's all got me thinking about how we need to treasure every day with him.  We'll keep the rest of … Continue reading The French word for Puppy (see Smokey and his 5 sisters when they were baby goldens)

Ever since I dislocated my elbow while walking my dog, outings with my golden retriever have changed. I am more aware of the dangers around every corner. Giant barking dogs can leap out of nowhere, causing a dog on a leash to react in self defense, and even tiny chiens can wreak havoc. For walks to go smoothly, you have to know your dog, be … Continue reading La Prise de bec – unexpected run-in with a stranger while walking my dog

Benjamin Houy, a young Frenchman from Paris, has written some helpful language posts for this blog. His 30-Day French program will teach you everything you need to know to speak French with 30 lessons based on real-life conversations. Try it out.TODAY'S WORD: le soin         : care, attention, treatment EXAMPLE SENTENCE: Don't miss the soundfile for this text, click here. Une collerette vétérinaire, cône pour … Continue reading Soins des animaux: Why can’t our dog sit down? Visit to the vet & collerette