Category Archives: For the Love of 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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Gus, Trust and Hu-Mom

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Julie Hooker

Hu-Mom and I Learn about TRUST   Trust.   It’s a big word. With a Soul Sessions talk from Brene Brown, Hu-mom is learning about trust. Like me, she lost trust.   What is trust? In The Thin Book of … Continue reading →

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The Only One with Opposable Thumbs

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Julie Hooker

The Only One with Opposable Thumbs    As the only member of the Hooker Horde with opposable thumbs, several jobs fall to me.   I pick up poop, open cans of dog food and pumpkin, cut bags of buffalo flavored … Continue reading →

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More from Betty White

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Julie Hooker

I may be a senior, but so what? I’m still hot! Betty White       When Betty White took the name Hooker and joined the Horde, she strutted right in the front door, jumped on the sofa, and then … Continue reading →

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Sweat pant Saturday with Champagne

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Sweat pant Saturday with Champagne, Dogs and Fire 6 September 2014     After eleven days of school that include a 5:00 am wake up call from my iPhone singing Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’,” it felt juicy and decadent to … Continue reading →

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I Have Faith

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Julie Hooker

I Have Faith 2 September 2014   Sometimes I envy those with blind faith. I envy my mother who believes, with her whole heart, that there are three kingdoms in heaven and, if she keeps the covenants she made in … Continue reading →

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Mamas and Moose — Moose on the Loose

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Mamas and Moose   Each fall, the moose are on the loose in my neighborhood. Just like the mama moose has a routine of walking the neighborhood and feeding her babies from the trees, my mama and I have a … Continue reading →

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Three Important Things in a Home with Dogs

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Three Important Things in a Home with Dogs   As far as I’m concerned, a house is not a home without a dog, or dogs.   But, when people without dogs visit, there are three things that are important to … Continue reading →

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