Category Archives: Dogs

Two Poems for National Dog Day

Posted on August 26, 2022 by wordcloud9

Today is National Dog Day, founded in 2004, to encourage adoption. Rescue dogs make great companions, and each one deserves a “forever home.” To read Robert Service’s “Abandoned Dog” and Linda Pastan’s “The New Dog” click: 

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A Poem for the Birthday of Lars Gustafsson

Posted on May 17, 2022 by wordcloud9

Lars Gustafsson(1936 –2016) was born in Västerås, Sweden on May 17. A Swedish poet, novelist, and scholar, he published his first novel in 1959, and his first poetry collection the following year. Some of his poetry collections have been published … Continue reading →

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TCS: Try to Remember

Posted on March 4, 2019 by wordcloud9

Good Morning! ________________________________________ Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early risers on Monday mornings. This is an Open Thread forum, so if you have an off-topic opinion burning a hole in your brainpan, feel free to add a … Continue reading →

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PET LOVERS ALERT! Fire Safety Tips

Posted on July 15, 2017 by wordcloud9

Here are some important reminders about making your home more safe for the furry members of your family: NATIONAL PET FIRE SAFETY DAY – Tips to Keep Pets Safe from House Fires: Extinguish open flames Pets are generally curious and … Continue reading →

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TCS: Finding Solace with My Dog

Posted on February 6, 2017 by wordcloud9

Good Morning! ___________________________________________________________ Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early risers on Monday mornings. This is an Open Thread forum, so if you have an off-topic opinion burning a hole in your brainpan, feel free to add a … Continue reading →

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A Poem for National Dog Day

Posted on August 26, 2016 by wordcloud9

Since today is National Dog Day, here’s a tribute to that All-American Dog, the Mutt. ____________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Mongrel Heart  by David Baker Up the dog bounds to the window, baying          like a basset his doleful, tearing sounds              from the … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 31, 2016

Posted on July 31, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 31 is Mutts Day World Ranger Day Jump for Jelly Beans Day Always Live Better than Yesterday Day Uncommon Musical Instruments Day ____________________________________________________________ WORLD FESTIVALS AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS Canada – Calgary AB: Chasing Summer India – Martyrdom Day of … Continue reading →

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Official U.S. State Dogs: MASSACHUSETTS

Posted on July 18, 2016 by wordcloud9

The Boston Terrier (Canis familiaris bostenensis) was designated the Official State Dog of Massachusetts in 1979. The Boston Terrier is nicknamed the “American Gentleman” because of its dark body color with white markings which make it look like a formally … Continue reading →

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Pet Lovers Alert!

Posted on July 15, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 15 – Today is National Pet Fire Safety Day Here are some important reminders about making your home safer for the furry members of your family: NATIONAL PET FIRE SAFETY DAY Tips to Keep Pets Safe from House Fires: Extinguish open … Continue reading →

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Official U.S. State Dogs: MARYLAND

Posted on July 7, 2016 by wordcloud9

In 1964, Maryland became the first state to designate an Official State Dog, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. One the few breeds actually developed in the United States, its early history is more legend than fact. There’s a tale told of … Continue reading →

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