Category Archives: nature

Dog Eat Dog.

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Tweet Or dog nip dog.  I have such problems with dog owners who just don’t understand German shepherds.  Gaaaa!  Yeah, I know everybody thinks they’re dangerous, but they aren’t.  They just… aren’t. When my dad was a kid, his family … Continue reading →

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The boys watchin’ the playoffs.

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Tweet Remember this little fellow?  Here he is watching football with his favorite person.  My guys, playoff games.  Big day.  

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Merde du Diable!

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Tweet Devil’s Dung.  Teufelsdreck.  Dyvelstrack.  Seytantersi.   I just love these names. I’m especially partial to tuefelsdreck because it sounds so Yiddish. Asafoetida, from the Persian word for resin (asa) and the Latin word for a strong sulfurous odor (foetida). … Continue reading →

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So much for good intentions.

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Tweet That didn’t last long. It’s New Year’s Eve, right? And rather than make a resolution, I’d sworn to be more forgiving toward my awful neighbors. Those warm and fuzzy feelings lasted at least a couple hours. I suppose it … Continue reading →

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The way we treat others…

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Tweet Great movie about Buck Brannaman. Gets a big recommend from me. Wishing you all a safe, healthy and very happy 2012. Love to you. Julia

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