Category Archives: Family

The Rock, the Treeing Feist, and the Greyhound

No frog was hurt during the writing of this story. Any similarities between the frog in the story and real frogs is purely coincidence. But, the similarity between the frog and a rock is not a coincidence. Neither dogs actually … Continue reading

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15 minutes of fame with Ben

The other day, a coworker in passing said something about seeing my name on a web site. I asked him if it was of questionable content. He smiled. Intrigued, I googled. I think I found out what my coworker found. … Continue reading

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Russ and his monkey arm

Well, with fiest determination and long “monkey” arms, Russ was able to reach around his e-collar and scratch his eye. With that he was able to tear the sutures from his surgery and now his cherry eye is back. We … Continue reading

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Accident, luck…I think not

We’ve had our back door open all day today because it’s so beautiful. This has allowed Ester and Russ to go out as they please. We just sat down to rest a bit after hanging curtains in our dinning room. … Continue reading

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Russ Getting Much Needed Rest

Today, Russ finally got his cherry eye fixed. When the vet called letting us know he was ready to go home, she said he was grouchy. He was more loopy as the anestesia had not completely wore off yet. He … Continue reading

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So long Gracie…you will be missed

Our beloved girl, Gracie, has gone home this past Tuesday. Her heart grew too big and finally gave way while she went outside to lay in the sun one last time. I wish I could pet her one last time. … Continue reading

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LSI – Day 2

Today is the first day we go to the LSI clinic. It’s hard to believe we made it and that this is really happening. One of the really nice things about the LSI process is that you are given an … Continue reading

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LSI – Day 1

Today we traveled to Tampa Bay. We are both excited and apprehensive. Excited that we have taken our first step toward getting my wife out of pain and apprehensive because we don’t know what to really expect. We have a … Continue reading

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LSI – Day 0

LSI stands for the Laser Spine Institute. From the website, the mission is simple: “To offer a successful alternative to traditional open back and neck surgeries, fusions and artificial disc replacements by utilizing the latest techniques for spinal conditions through … Continue reading

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