Category Archives: Dogs

And in the End

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Julie Hooker

2017 And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make January The Hooker Horde celebrated snow and Princess’ tenth birthday. Our Berner Bunch of Buddies cheered for us. Somehow, Princess overcame the odds. Even … Continue reading →

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Being Heidey Hooker by Booker

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Julie Hooker

Welcome Heidey! Since I am the oldest Hooker in our home, I thought I’d give you a little advice on being Hooker. Hooker.  It’s a thing. Not everyone can be one. We are Hooker’s Horde. Mom is not a hoarder. … Continue reading →

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Why We Can’t Have Nice Things #2, 312

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Julie Hooker

This is my bed. It is also the dogs’ bed. A few weeks ago, I discovered a giant hole in the purple top sheet. Someone, featured in this photo, may have been scratching his way to China. So, now, NOTHING … Continue reading →

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I’m Hot and NOT in a Good Way

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Julie Hooker

For the last quarter of a century, I have lived in the mountains. First, at Sundance and then in Park City. Traditionally, mountain homes were not built with air conditioning. And, every year, there were three or four nights when … Continue reading →

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My Uneven Tan is Attributed to . . .

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Julie Hooker

My brother is tall, dark, and handsome.  Literally. I, however, am fun-sized and bordering on albino-like in regard to my coloring. While Jeff turns Africa dark in the summer, I slather sunscreen over my rub-on tan. In addition to having … Continue reading →

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Slow Dancing to the Beat of My Own Drum

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Julie Hooker

My friend, Mary-Ann, wrote in her blog about Bernese Mountain Dogs and life, about The Looks of Summer. Mary-Ann teaches in Montana. She teaches people and dogs. She explains that in summer, “the rhythm changes.” Since reading her post in mid-June, that is … Continue reading →

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7 Reasons Why Men with Certain Sensibilities Just Aren’t That into Me

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Julie Hooker

Recently, a longtime friend started stopping by to visit and chat. In my next life, I’m going to be a therapist. He is a man with certain sensibilities. He is an anal clean freak. When he makes dinner for a … Continue reading →

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Eating Inappropriate Things

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Julie Hooker

This afternoon, I found a feature on Facebook called, “How to Stop 5 Dangerous Dog Behaviors.” Curious, I clicked on it. The first behavior to stop is “Eating Inappropriate Things.” Whenever my dogs eat inappropriate things, I blame myself. Today, … Continue reading →

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A Modest Mom-versation

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Julie Hooker

After the Annual Bark Hawk Station Easter Egg Hunt, my family returned to my home so Jeff could help me rearrange art and furniture because my FAT LADY, a 6′ x 4′ canvas, is being stretched. The only wall where … Continue reading →

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Why We Can’t Have Nice Things #875

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Julie Hooker

Spring Fever hit the Hooker Horde and Home today. Houston was ready to start watering with the rain barrel. Then, trying to listen to Hamilton, Houston decided he didn’t like either of the remotes. Finally, because I stopped to buy lingerie … Continue reading →

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