Tag Archives: senior dog

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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The Magic is in the Mess

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Julie Hooker

The Magic is in the Mess 9 October 2013   Years ago, I listened to a man with Cerebral Palsy speak at a back-to-school convocation.  He told a story about traveling to speak at conference for families who had a … Continue reading →

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Alliteration, Doggy Style

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Julie Hooker

Timmy:  A sweet sleeping senior with sweet potato snuggled in his whiskers.

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The Present Moment with Timmy (and Buddha)

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Julie Hooker

  The Present Moment with Timmy 22 July 2013   Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.  – Buddha   Watching Timmy (left) sit in the garden with … Continue reading →

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Timmy’s Time . . .Celebrating a Hero

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Julie Hooker

Timmy’s Time 17 July 2013   The Dictionary on my MacBook defines a HERO as “a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.”  As an adult with dogs, I’ve met many … Continue reading →

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Agreements and Lessons

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Julie Hooker

Agreements and Lessons 12 July 2013   In 2002, my hippie friends that spent the bulk of the Eighties living in an ashram and selling Birkenstocks gave me a book called Transforming Your Dragons: Turning Personality Fear Patterns into Personal … Continue reading →

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Welcome Timmy

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Julie Hooker

          The Person that Needs Timmy the Most   11 July 2013       As a hu-mom who celebrates animal rescue and believes that animals matter, I “friended” a number of like-minded people on Facebook.  … Continue reading →

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Bon Voyage Bun — A Love Letter

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Julie Hooker

Bon Voyage Bun Bun – A Love Letter (August 6th, 2012 – May 21st, 2013)     Dear Mr. Sunny Sunny Bun Bun,   The only way I can say “goodbye for now,” is in a letter – a love … Continue reading →

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Bun Bun’s Beauty Secrets

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Julie Hooker

Mr. Bun Bun’s Beauty Secrets By Mr. Sunny Sunny Bun Bun   While at the Fluff ‘n Fold (doggy spa) today, I had a few minutes to reflect on personal grooming.  I thought I’d share a few of my secrets … Continue reading →

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Meet the Hooker Horde: Becoming Bun Bun

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Julie Hooker

Being Bun Bun, Part I by Mr. Sunny Sunny Bun Bun   Last August, my person died.  I ended up at the shelter.  Then, a nice woman named Dixie drove me to my fur-ever home.    At the time, I … Continue reading →

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