Category Archives: Mack

The Last Tennis Ball…

This evening, I made a few a last-minute adjustments to my puppy-proofing project. To ensure that Grover won’t be able to get at the rat’s nest of electical cords behind the entertainment unit, I wanted to move the unit farther back against the wall. One … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Grover!

Jade’s New Litter. Photograph, 8 x 6 in. Copyright 2010, Lianne Daradics, Charmlee Goldens. In August 2008 I had to put down my dog Mack after several months struggle with a thyroid condition and seizures. Friends urged me to get another dog … Continue reading

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In the Heart of His Master

Water Retrieve. Photograph, 9 x 5 in. Copyright 2008, Dawn Gates. Used with permission. This past weekend we took Mack’s ashes up to Lower Fishing Lake and spread them near the spot where he learned to swim. The whole weekend was visually beautiful: … Continue reading

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Remembering Mack

Mack in His Younger Days. Photograph, 4 x 6 in. Copyright Lianne Daradics, 2003. Used with permission.  I spent the day looking through my computer for pictures of Mack in the early years, and in addition to the photos, I also found … Continue reading

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The Best Dog Ever

Mack: 2001 – August 17, 2008. I’ve spent over two hours writing and re-writing this post, and I’m still not sure what to say, so I’m just going to say this: Yesterday, I said good-bye to my friend.

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