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Winter bucket list: 60 before 60 – update 1

January 21, 2021 by Christie Hawkes 21 Comments
Winter bucket list: 60 before 60 style

A couple of months ago, I announced that I would be completing a 60 before 60 Challenge in the year leading up to my 60th birthday. That challenge will be taking the place of my typical seasonal bucket lists for this year. So here is the most recent update on that. Health and Fitness Walk 60 miles … [Read more…]

Posted in: Link parties Tagged: 60 before 60, bucket list, dogs

Welcome Buddy: What to expect when adopting a dog

January 12, 2021 by Christie Hawkes 20 Comments
American Staffordshire Terrier mix puppy.

I am pleased to introduce the newest member of our family…drumroll please…meet Buddy! This was our first time adopting an animal. It was a new experience, made even more unusual by the need to social distance. In case any of you are considering adopting from a shelter  for the first time, I thought sharing my … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: dogs, pet adoption

Thank you notes – December 2020

December 29, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 16 Comments
Cranberry orange potpourri.

Thank you PPE… …for making this moment happen. I don’t know which one was happier, GG or Piper, but they both needed this hug. I know we all complain at times about having to wear a mask, but no one was complaining here. Thank you Larry for snapping this photo, so I could enjoy the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: COVID-19, dogs, gratitude, holidays

How do you know when it’s time to get a dog?

December 2, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 22 Comments
Cavalier King Charles looking out the window.

My husband and I have a Thanksgiving tradition of watching The National Dog Show. It started by chance about six years ago. All of the children had other commitments, so we were treating ourselves to a night at the Grand America. We were enjoying the room and killing time until dinner, so we turned the … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: dogs, pets

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