As a puppy, my little Yorkie, Marlowe got a basic puppy training class. Sit, down, stand, stay, etc. The usual stuff. I learned a bit as well, but neither of us got a lesson in behavior. We knew from the first time we laid eyes on her, at 8 weeks old, that she would be [...]
About Hope Doty
A Quiet Holiday
Any of you who follow me on Twitter know that I’ve had an interesting couple of months. For those who don’t know, here’s a recap, which I will try to keep brief. The first week in November, the Wrinklies (as I call my parents) were packing for a trip to Maui. My mom (88 years [...]
Hummingbird Birthday
This year, my mother turned 88. Oh, and a couple months before the big day, she kindly mentioned that she would love something crocheted…and oh by the way, blue was her favorite color. Subtlety was never Mom’s strong suit. So, what to do? I had been wanting to learn filet crochet for a while. An [...]
Puppy Mill Awareness
A week or so ago, I had the opportunity to attend a reception for puppy mill awareness. We are a mixed family at my house. We have a purebred Yorkie and we have a (now 15 year old) pound puppy that we got at an animal shelter when we lived in San Antonio. Growing up, [...]
A New Shawl
Who doesn’t love the look of a shawl? It’s a great way to dress up a plain outfit. It’s a nice way to add a pop of color. It’s also a light cover when there is a chill in the air. Admittedly, that hasn’t happened yet in Austin this year, even though it’s now officially [...]