14 years!

Ginger Ale and I are about to mark 14 years together!

In 1997, just before Hallowe'en, I picked up Ginger Ale (and his late, boon companion Little Willow) from the Humane Society in Charleston, South Carolina. On his tag, the note said that he was 2-3? years old and that his person was deceased.

In my traveling days, Ginger Ale would sit in my suitcase when I'd open it to pack. If you're leaving, take me with you.

Ginger Ale has bumped along with me from Charleston, to Boston, to St. Petersburg, Florida, to Charlottesville, Virginia and finally to Nashville, TN.

He is the perfect guest cat, throwing himself, purring, across any willing lap and torso. He would gladly be mayor of any neighborhood (if only given the chance), is kind to his housemates and has an enormous sense of humor.

Ginger Ale's coat is not as luxe as it once was and he's lost a bit of girth but is still robust and loves to take his morning constitutional around the yard. My old pal.

One Way or Another

Babalu is still inside the studio and still looking for a permanent home. I wish I could keep him but I think his destiny is elsewhere.

They're so cute when they're resting.

Babalu

Babalu! In from the wild. Looking for a good home. His mother, uncle and siblings are hanging 'round the studio. They like the food but are very wild. Must find a solution so my own cats (and birds and squirrels) can reenter the territory. It's a dilemma!

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Walking on Sunshine!

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The Sun Comes In

Tallulah finds the perfect spot!

The Adventurer

...and the homebodies.



A snowy morning separates the wild from the domestic!

Mambo!

She's smiling so I hope she's having fun!

Turning Over

May the turn of your year be easy and graceful. Happy New Year!

Comfort and Joy

From all of us, to all of you.



Be Merry!
Tallulah, Alonso, Ginger Ale and Suzanne

Les chats dans le jardin

In a rare moment of togetherness, Alonso and Tallulah meet on the studio path. It's been so long since we've dropped in and there are so many new faces, we're compelled to make an appearance.

Ginger Ale explores the hydrangeas.



...and emerges from the far corner of the yard.



Alonso is in a rush to go but we'll be back soon so we don't feel like strangers!

Salomé

At all of my meetings today, there were dogs. This Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy (one of two) was waiting for a treat. Yes, she received her reward for sitting so still!

Salomé is of Dutch ancestry!

News from Nashville

Tallulah has had terrible bladder problems all summer. The infection is gone but not the inflammation. Poor thing. After two rounds of antibiotics, an x-ray, steroids and a switch to doctor food, I came to my senses and am treating her homeopathically, feeding her a special diet of real chicken and vegetables with loads of water. She seems to be feeling much better now so, with luck, the next urine sample will be clear. We'll see the results in a few weeks.



Ginger Ale is still no help with the laundry. He and Alonso have been on the outs all summer. I have no idea what's going on between them but they won't sleep in the same room and Alonso refuses to use the toilet facilities anywhere near Ginger Ale's business.



Alonso is trying to tell me something. Unfortunately, I don't know what it is!

Suzanne has been very, very busy! But thinks of you often and is always glad to see the posts. We all love you all! XO

On the street in Santa Barbara

Thule guards the storefront at Paradise Found.



This starry eyed beauty and the retriever below waited patiently for their people.

Puppy Love

Yes, the 11 year old who adopted this adorable creature named her Love. Here they are together.

Pool Dogs in Palm Springs

Just a little pool party with a Portuguese Water Dog, a Pekingese and a puppy mutt.

After a hard day at play, what's a puppy to do?

Skippy in Venice

Venice, California, that is! Back from a few weeks of teaching in California, I'll share some photos of doggies I met in my travels. Skippy, an elderly Corgi mix, lives with my friends in Venice where I spent the beginning and end of my California trip.

Color Dream

Tallulah wears her colors well, too!

Yowza!

Long time, no see! We miss you and promise to not be such strangers....



Tallulah

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