1904211548 – There was a time when Lisa and I would forbid Mia from getting up on the couch. It was a futile endeavor. When she was left alone at the house, a rare occurrence, we would return home to see clear signs that she had ignored any discouraging measures we had taken. Sometimes we…
1911151552 – What is it about a pile of dried leaves that compels people and animals alike to just “jump” in. As a child I remember raking leaves into a pile for the sole purpose of jumping on and expecting a soft landing. I quickly learned that while the leaves may offer some cushioning between…
1911171020 – We all have those mornings when getting up and out of bed is something we can put off just a little bit longer. The thought of leaving the soft, luxurious comfort enveloping our body seems illogical. Add in the delightful warmth of basking in morning sunshine, than there really is no good reason…
Opening Day! Mia was always so excited when Christmas came around. Not that she necessarily knew about the holiday, but she certainly knew there were gifts waiting for her under the tree. I can only assume that her super canine olfactory senses told her there was some delicious treat hiding inside the festive wrapping. She…
2001131040 – Like all dogs, whenever there is food being prepared or eaten they show up to make a plea for inclusion in the meal. No doubt their supernatural sense of smell entices them to the source, no matter what activity or non-activity they may be engaged in. Mia was no exception. She would quietly…
2002170930 – We moved to Kingston late December 2019. Mia immediately ran into these woods across from from our house and established the area as her domain. Every single day (and night) it became part of her routine to run into these woods, often out of sight due to foliage or distance, ignoring Lisa and…
2003281340 – Mia was always resting her head on the back of the couch, or anything soft and supportive really. I think this is a trait of many dogs but she really seemed to enjoy it. Even if it meant staring at the wall for an untold amount of time.
2004201543 – Walking through the streets surrounding the Kingston waterfront was pretty much a daily routine for Mia and I. No matter where we were she would plop herself down just about anywhere. Someones lawn, a driveway, the street or sidewalk, or in this case a bed of flowers under a tree. It was hot…
2005161726 – It’s difficult to recognize moments in life that at the time seem so matter of fact, yet in retrospect we inevitably learn how precious those moments are.
2006241904 – I must have 100’s of pictures of Mia sitting in front of Next Boutique waiting for someone to come out and say hello. She would run to this store as her first stop on our daily walks throughout Kingstons Waterfront District. Beth, whom is the store owner and one of Mia’s favorite people, would…