When I was initially drafting this post, the first title that came into my head – The Power of the Network – also elicited a funny memory of the ‘I believe in the power of barking’ dog meme. Thankfully, there are some semi-legitimate analogies that I can draw between this image and my topic today,…
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Snyder’s Flats – Woolwich, Ontario
I can’t say that Snyder’s Flats is the most ecologically-beautiful trail I’ve ever hiked. In fact, between the floodplain area that is just a little over-watered this year and the grey, barren vistas of the restored gravel pit, it’s a decidedly craggy spot to visit. For families and dog owners, however, it’s a paradise. In…
Sit, Stay, Thrive: A Guide to Seeing the World, Making Money, and Caring for Creatures
I recently realized, in casual conversation with a family member, that I am a hard-core, long-term dog walker, house sitter, and cat caretaker. I have had sole responsibility for more animals owned by other people than I have personally owned in my life time. At the moment, I am marooned in Ethel, Ontario, due to…
The Doge – A Canine Meme
Have you recently encountered a Shiba Inu with shiny eyes, glossy fur, and an almost unreal perfection? Then perhaps you’ve met the current internet meme known as doge. As I have previously written about Grumpy Cat, a feline of great online notoriety, I thought it only fair to showcase a canine equivalent/ rival. The doge meme…
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