Monthly Archives: October 2014

Houston Hooker

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Julie Hooker

October 9th, 2015 Perusing Facebook on my brother’s 47th birthday, I saw Thor’s Petfinder profile on Reggie the Deaf Pit Bull’s page. ABOUT THOR – CUTE & DEAF CATTLE DOG PUPPY Meet Thor! Thor and his brothers were surrendered to … Continue reading →

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Why We (You Doggies) Can’t Have Nice Things #7

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Julie Hooker

  While I’m away, you have elaborate memorial services for stuffies in the backyard.

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Teachers Don’t Have the Luxury of “Bad Days”

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Having “a bad day” is a luxury that, for 180 days each year, is not an option for a teacher. Earlier this week, on historic Main Street in downtown Park City, I fell into fashion. The boutiques hosted an evening … Continue reading →

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Why We (I) Can’t Have Nice Things (like panties) #6

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Why We (I) Can’t Have Nice Things (like panties) #6 Yesterday, during a passing period at school, my friend, another teacher, walked up and whispered, “I just went to the bathroom. How did dog fur get in my panties? “It … Continue reading →

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Why We Can’t Have Nice Things #5

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Pillows from World Market provide a splash of color, but, like everything else, they attract fur and end up on the floor. Therefore, we can only purchase pillows that are on sale for $9.99.

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Why We Can’t Have Nice Things #4

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Faith, the beautiful Bernese, sheds. Now, the carpet under the bed looks like cashmere.

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Why We Can’t Have Nice Things #3

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Julie Hooker

ALL of the dogs lounge on the sofa.

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Why We Can’t Have Nice Things #2

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Betty White eats on the corner of the sofa.

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There’s Not Even a Diagnosis for What’s Wrong with You

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Julie Hooker

There’s Not Even a Diagnosis for What’s Wrong with You I FANGIRL Carrie Mathison on Homeland. In the season premier Carrie, played by Claire Danes, is stationed in Kabul, Afghanistan. When she tucks herself into bed, she inserts a mouth … Continue reading →

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Why We Can’t Have Nice Things #1

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Our sofa and loveseat set is one of the least expensive sold at RC Willey because Gus carries pumpkin-coated kibble from his bowl to the sofa.

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