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Foster DogMom of the Year

This is the Fabulous Terresa, Macalester T.’s wonderful foster mom. She really loves this guy, and we’re grateful to her for all the love and care she and her family gave Macalester T. “T”, you rock!!

EmDashMama January 23, 2010 Family Life Read more

Macalester T is in the House!

We picked up our new pup Tuesday night in Elk River, where his foster dogmom, Terresa, was teaching agility. BTW, the Elk River K9 Center is really neat!  They had agility, therapy dog training,and puppy kindergarten going on while we

EmDashMama January 20, 2010 Family Life Read more

The Pitter-Patter of Tiny Feet

We’re adding on to the family. There will be another Scottie gracing our home. I think he’ll be named Macalester Tobias — using the formal version of his foster home name “Toby” as his middle name.This dog IS a Macalester

EmDashMama January 15, 2010 Family Life Read more

Makeover, Scottie Style

Laddie and Sydney went to the groomer’s today. It’s been about three months and they were shaggy. I let their coats grow out in the winter because it just gets so cold and drafty in the house. I took two

EmDashMama December 13, 2009 Family Life Read more

No, Barney! Not on camera!!

I was watching Olbermann last night, and noticed Barney the Scottie in the background of some old shots at the Bush ranch. And then I noticed he (Barney, not fmr Pres. Bush) was taking a dump. I think the cameraman

Carol Anne Wall April 25, 2009 Family Life, Uncomfortable Topics Read more

More Bragging

More stuff to brag about:In gymnastics, both Sarah and Rachel were promoted one step up the ladder. Sarah is now a member of the Petite Elite Extra group. The next step up after this would be the Jr. High gymnastics

EmDashMama October 7, 2008 Family Life Read more

2007’s RBOC Summary

It’s still January, so I still have time for a wrap-up of my 2007. Overall: Spoke my mind about issues at the day job, even though it may not have been a popular viewpoint. Yes, I’m still employed. Dogs only

Carol Anne Wall January 21, 2008June 8, 2022 Family Life, Uncomfortable Topics Read more

Thanksgiving 2005

Two years ago, on Thanksgiving evening, we were given a wonderful gift — Laddie. As you may remember from posts back then, our beloved 4 month old puppy, Macalester, had died from surgical complications. One of Macalester’s brothers was never

Carol Anne Wall November 23, 2007 Family Life Read more

Random Bullets of Accomplishment & Weather – Vacation Day 3

What I did today, after the panic attack went away (and all money cleared the bank): Swifferred and mopped the kitchen floor. Completed two loads of laundry. Finished weather observation experiment: how much rain did we get in 12 hours

Carol Anne Wall August 21, 2007 Family Life, Life in General, Weather Read more

Portraits

Someday, I’ll be able to take the time to perfect my photography skills. Maybe I’ll even have a simple set up to take portraits. In the meantime, the dining room will have to do. It’s amazing what a couple of

EmDashMama March 11, 2007 Creative, Family Life Read more
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