Wordy Wednesdays

" You do not own a dog; the dog owns you."

-Anonymous

Thank you Norman Rockwell. You are Americana. You were the voice for Rural America. Your contribution was great.

I Was a Winner Once?

Oh I feel like such a cotton headed-ninnymuggins! I was recently perusing The Farm Chicks blog... I'm a regular stalker... and I came across a post from last Augusta, declaring ME a winner of a sweet giveaway!

Silly me, I didn't even know.

It was a precious little apron stencil for cakes and the like... so cute.

Now I must ask ya'll, would it be appropriate for me to try and claim last years prize? I mean I feel like a real heel!

I promise I am a die-hard stalker... I just don't know how I missed it!

Chicken Allergy?

Yes, you read correctly... Ruby is allergic to chicken. Okay I've been writing my little heart out about wheat, and beef allergies. I have examined many a different diet and expounded upon the benefits of a natural whole food diet for your doggie. But, HELLO, chicken!? Poor miss Ruby was sick for several months... coughing, weird tummy gurgles, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss... but finally after a trip to the vet and discovery that she was allergic to something?... we narrowed it down to chicken. CHICKEN! So now she is on a very specific diet, as many of your dogs may also be, and we have to be very mindful of treats. Since going on "Blue" Lamb and Brown Rice we have seen Ms. Ruby gain weight and start looking well again. It is a challenge to find a commercial dog food without any chicken products but I live to testify... it's out there. In order to put some weight back on, we have also supplemented Ruby's diet with this...

Homemade Ground Lamb, Venison and Brown Rice

As far as treats go... we have found a "Greenie" type treat at Tractor Supply and a gourmet shop on Etsy that makes the most special vegetarian dog treats ( more details later.) But what about you? Any weird allergies out there? What do you do to make your pup the healthiest they can be? Any non-chicken treats that you're just crazy about? Let us know. We would love to hear from you.

Thinking back to many years ago...

Living in Alaska was an awesome adventure and one I wouldn't trade for the world.

At the time this picture was taken, I was struggling with having to leave Alaska.

I didn't want to go.

I asked the Lord, in prayer, for some assurance that we would be okay... that life would be okay.

I needed something tangible and, this was the first and only time I asked God for a physical sign of his promise. Sad to admit it now, but I was losing my faith.

Then God sent me a fish.

Not just any fish but a fish that physically represented not only God's willingness to provide for me, but the vastness with which he was going to do it.

His grace is more than sufficient. His love is huge.

A Collar Fit for a Queen

Work IT Girl!

It appears that Ms. Ruby has been shopping on Etsy again. After the humiliation of having to wear "hunter's orange," for a season, Ruby just felt like she needed something "pretty."

Too Sexy for her collar!

Sam Lorastein at "Very Vintage" www.veryvintage.etsy.com made this precious little collar with her own two hands!

All of her collars are handmade with high quality organic fabrics and look beautiful on Weimaraners (and other breeds too I'm sure,) don't you think?Ruby's collar features an "owl" motif, which (apparently) is very chic right now. This little collar would also be very appropriate for Halloween or Autumn themed attire. Go visit Sam because she also has other patterns that are completely unique... just like your furry baby. Ruby recommends it.

Good-Bye Snow or..... See Ya Later?

Yippee. We finally got a day of warming, (a balmy 45 degrees,) and the snow is finally starting to melt. I can't say I'm unhappy about that but I will miss that new fallen snow feeling. The beauty, serenity and joy that a new fallen snow offers can't be matched. I'm not so naive as to think it won't snow again... even sooner than later... but it was super nice for awhile. So here are some pre-melt reflections. Until next time my frosty friend.