Author Archives: Galen

Day 121 – Playing Around

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Galen

There was lots of morning play. In fact the older dogs were exhausted early on. Only Apex stayed outside to monitor the puppy… and occasionally join in some random ball play or twig gnawing. AuRoara has been expert going up … Continue reading →

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Day 120 — First Bath

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Galen

Our vet thinks we should have done this earlier, but she reminded us of some good techniques for puppy bathing. Today, after breakfast, AuRoara took the plunge! One tip was to put a washcloth in the sink underneath AuRoara so … Continue reading →

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A New Year’s Resolution, 3 Years Later

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Galen

I was inspired on New Year’s Eve 2015 to start exercising regularly. Doug Wilcoxen, a fellow Pomona College student and resident of Wig Hall 30+ years ago, wrote on Facebook that day that he had been to the gym 315 … Continue reading →

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Day 94 — Christmas is Over. No Need to Hide Our Naughtiness!

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Galen

AuRoara (note the updated spelling) says that now that Christmas is over, there is no need to feign angelic behavior. Like any child, she saves the worse (and cutest) temper tantrums for Mom. Mother Zenith does look like she can … Continue reading →

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Day 93 — Merry Christmas, Auroara! “Auroara”??

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Galen

It was a big, busy day for the pack, both human and canine. There was breakfast to enjoy, presents to open, dinner to prepare, friends to enjoy, and occasionally a moment to play with a puppy. For her part, Aurora … Continue reading →

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