tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34763566.post1884328123481135051..comments2024-02-03T17:37:27.803-08:00Comments on Cogitations and Meditations: Lessons in French: GIVEAWAY #2Keira Soleorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14440213826734580889noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34763566.post-4956165787069654592010-02-05T14:22:56.289-08:002010-02-05T14:22:56.289-08:00I've never had any pet. My house is small and ...I've never had any pet. My house is small and the animal would suffer, but I've always wanted a dog. Maybe I'll get one in the future.Spavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01624345166962744896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34763566.post-63153649555915980112010-02-04T13:52:52.800-08:002010-02-04T13:52:52.800-08:00Nice to get a different perspective on a writer...Nice to get a different perspective on a writer's life. I especially liked the comment about writers needing a physical activity!!<br />I grew up on a farm on the Prairies, so had lots of animals around. The horse I rode was mostly a working horse.<br /><br />Now I live in the city and after visiting my sister's farm, I found out my two boys are little "townies." So we get by with two Havanese pups, Aki and Kiba, named after Ninja anime characters.<br /><br />I agree, I'd never be without a dog. They keep the spaces of your heart filled.MaxineCHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10165205717997529970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34763566.post-26260200465808957622010-02-04T09:28:29.111-08:002010-02-04T09:28:29.111-08:00I had mice, iguanas, and dogs growing up...though ...I had mice, iguanas, and dogs growing up...though not all at once. Currently petless but I really want a dog again so thats something to look forward too. =)Calila1988https://www.blogger.com/profile/06290621250341598035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34763566.post-17975177603418763542010-02-03T17:21:26.030-08:002010-02-03T17:21:26.030-08:00Growing up, my family always had cats. We occasio...Growing up, my family always had cats. We occasionally had a dog, but none that I really bonded with. As an adult I've remained a cat person; we always have at least three as pets. The one exception is my son's dog, who still lives with me and is a devoted and undemanding companion. While I never planned to have a dog, he's a great member of the family.<br /><br />I never really got into horses or riding, aside from a pre-teen literary fascination with horse books -- <i>National Velvet, Misty of Chincoteague, Black Beauty</i> and anything by Walter Farley. My partner did, but he's happy to be out of the expense and commitment of owning horses. <br /><br />But I love horses and dogs as characters in books! They are the companions and can often add interest to the story. As long as it's not that tired old device of signifying maternal potential by showing how great the heroine is with animals.SonomaLasshttp://sonomalass.vox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34763566.post-13347205296930481122010-02-03T16:23:33.069-08:002010-02-03T16:23:33.069-08:00Yes, it's been a rough winter so far. A lot m...Yes, it's been a rough winter so far. A lot more snow than usual.Laura Kinsalehttp://www.laurakinsale.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34763566.post-20120174282385794652010-02-03T14:40:14.346-08:002010-02-03T14:40:14.346-08:00Laura, O Noes! Just yesterday, you wrote it was sl...Laura, O Noes! Just yesterday, you wrote it was slushy and walkable, and today it's turned stormy and scary. Poor V. With four legs and low center of gravity, for him, it's all fun. He can't understand why you don't wish to join in.Keira Soleorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440213826734580889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34763566.post-57059052820718258692010-02-03T14:28:31.350-08:002010-02-03T14:28:31.350-08:00Opps, previous comment was mine, I saved too soon....Opps, previous comment was mine, I saved too soon.Laura Kinsalehttp://www.laurakinsale.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34763566.post-59326676856455469842010-02-03T14:27:56.489-08:002010-02-03T14:27:56.489-08:00I just got in from a harrowing trip to the barn in...I just got in from a harrowing trip to the barn in blizzard conditions--it wasn't supposed to be this bad according to the weather! V will miss his dog park today, too bad to go back out. So he's now standing outside at the door in the snow, barking as if he wants to come in. When I go open the door for him, he runs to his bone and starts flipping it, demanding I come outside and play in the snow with him.<br /><br />Helen, I'm writing, but I don't want to get into details on what because I'm not sure yet if it will gel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34763566.post-72487018062265796152010-02-03T13:23:23.888-08:002010-02-03T13:23:23.888-08:00True. While we shiver, you're sveltering. Thou...True. While we shiver, you're sveltering. Though I must say this summer has been good so far, far fewer fires and other dangers of dry, hot weather.Keira Soleorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440213826734580889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34763566.post-61586119377291060602010-02-03T13:11:42.477-08:002010-02-03T13:11:42.477-08:00Blocker is a very big dog and doesn't like bei...Blocker is a very big dog and doesn't like being inside at all and as for feet warmers it is great in winter but here at the moment it is so hot amd humid even they are feeling the heat and are sprawled out trying to keep cool LOL.<br /><br />I will be sure to visit tomorrow as well<br /><br />have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34763566.post-42340448584927687852010-02-03T13:00:51.281-08:002010-02-03T13:00:51.281-08:00Helen, welcome to the blog.
I wasn't aware th...Helen, welcome to the blog.<br /><br />I wasn't aware that some dogs prefer living outdoors. Having grown up in cold, snowy or rainy places, I simply thought the owners made the decision for all the pets and had them be indoors for expediency sake, even if they had fenced-in yards.<br /><br />And hey, you have your own feet warmers that move with you wherever you go. How wonderful! :)<br /><br />I'll let Laura answer your question. But I have a special treat in a similar vein for tomorrow's blog. So be sure to come back to read.Keira Soleorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440213826734580889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34763566.post-55701350110870156362010-02-03T12:36:34.836-08:002010-02-03T12:36:34.836-08:00Great interview ladies
I have never owned a horse ...Great interview ladies<br />I have never owned a horse but have never been without a dog or 2 or 3 that I have at the moment. They are so part of my family 2 of them are inside and 1 prefers being outside. Tootsie and Brandy are sitting at my feet while I type this they are never too far away from me.<br /><br />Quick question are you writting another book at the moment Laura?<br /><br />Thanks Keira I really am challenged on the PC sometimes<br /><br />Have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.com