We’re Baaaaaaack!


Losing Cook Dollar Barn was one of the worst experiences we have lived through. It wasn't just a store; it was an important social hub for the Pajari Girls, and our little town, too. Every day, the list of people and things we miss gets longer. And when people told us that there must be... Continue Reading →

Frost


Here in northern MN, bitching about the weather and the 9-month-long winter is a sport, a hobby, a point of pride, and a way of life. It wasn't really working for me, though. I have found that hating things I have no control over hurts me a lot more than the thing I am hating.... Continue Reading →

Goodbye Mr. Stinky Droolface


We said our final goodbyes to Stinky on Friday, when it became apparent that the cancer was hurting too much for the pain meds, and he started throwing up. There are so many things I want to say about this gentle giant, but for once I'm pretty much speechless. Here's to the world's biggest lapdog,... Continue Reading →

Mr. Stinky Droolface Part 2


If you're raising your hand (because you fell behind,) here's Part One. Long story short, Mr. Stinky Droolface seemed to be in good spirits today around lunchtime. Got him to eat, and he still insists the water bucket outside tastes much better. He isn't using his right hind foot much, but he made the rounds,... Continue Reading →

Weekly Photo Challenge: BIG


The Weekly Photo Challenge asked that we write about what "Big" means to us. I chose one of my sister's dogs, Jai. He lives at  The Funny Farm  and is a rescued Great Pyrenees PUPPY (14 months, 120 lbs).  Jai is short for Ginormous, White, Slobbering Dog. Think puppy brain in a pony-sized body....He digs... Continue Reading →

POO!


Don't be scared...it's only fertilizer. So my sister and I were sitting by the bonfire tonight, talking about all the by-products we use from The Funny Farm (now Cook's Country Connection), and naturally the talk turned to poo.  Her critters produce a LOT of it. And since we are both avid gardeners, this is a good thing.... Continue Reading →

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