Author Archives: suziecreamcheese

My Little One

Posted on May 5, 2019

I think we may have turned a corner and are starting to see light at the end of this tunnel. I’m pretty sure there are some rocks still gonna crop up in this tunnel and the light may be blocked … Continue reading →

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I don’t normally do this, but…………….

Posted on May 1, 2019

one of my friends recommended these treats so I ordered two bags. Maverick about stood on his head for them. He insisted that I had to tell everyone about them, so if you get a chance, check out https://graciesdoggiedelights.com/ Gracie … Continue reading →

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In the blink of an eye

Posted on April 30, 2019

a year went by Last year, I was so deeply mourning Max, so lost in grief that I thought I’d never smile again. And a few miles down the road, you were being born. A little red ball of fur, … Continue reading →

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Food woes

Posted on April 24, 2019

I was brought up to think of food as a way to express how much you love someone. If you come to my house and go away hungry, it’s your own fault, because if I like you, and you wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Walking and walking and walking some more

Posted on April 19, 2019

I remember a few years ago, my best friend told me that her husband one night, totally frustrated with the behavior of their puppy – who was about 11 months old and full of energy, announced that he was taking … Continue reading →

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Looking back and looking forward

Posted on April 15, 2019

A year ago, I was sleeping on the sofa, sleeping on the floor beside Max, barely sleeping, listening to him breathe, praying for one more week, one more day, one more ride in the car, one more Golden smile, one … Continue reading →

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Struggling

Posted on April 4, 2019

It’s been almost a year, and every minute that brings me closer to that anniversary is a minute filled with shards of glass in my heart. I knew, from the moment I heard that horrible word, “hemangiosarcoma,” that my life … Continue reading →

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Treats and training and real food would be nice

Posted on March 29, 2019

Here’s my problem – Maverick would rather eat treats any day than his regular food. He’s a stubborn little shit, and will hold out all day, sniff the bowl, maybe take a bite, then walk away. The “experts” say to … Continue reading →

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I should be doing stuff

Posted on March 18, 2019

Like reading Ulysses because I signed up for this Greek and Roman mythology course and I’m behind on the reading already. But I don’t feel like it right now, so I’ll complain later that I didn’t do it and be … Continue reading →

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pondering pet rocks

Posted on March 16, 2019

As y’all know if you’ve read anything I write, I have this wonderful, crazy, active, and very smart Golden Retriever puppy. I adore the little shit, but there are times when he stretches my nerves to the snapping point, and … Continue reading →

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