This mornings walk was cut short. Vika always carries her right back leg a bit – probably injured or something when young (I haven’t bothered to seek vet advice) – but early in our walk this morning she was running on three legs. I examined her paw, pushed some black stuff out of between the pads. When it moved I saw it was an ant, a big one. Poor thing. It has bit her and you can see she is not happy about it. I took her home and gave her some chicken to cheer her up.

My writing is going well. I have put a word count widget on the sidebar, so I can shut up about it!

Vika

Bit by an ant, poor dog

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And Then Like My Dreams

Reblogged because Michelle’s review comes right from her heart and makes you feel you must experience this book for yourself. My copy of Margaret Rose’s book is on its way!  I got my new copy from eBay (Australia) and I have since discovered The Book Depository UK has it too ($A19.92 and free postage worldwide).

Mich's avatarBreaking The Yo-Yo

One amazing thing which has come from this little (now extended) break has been an opportunity to read my fellow blogger M-R’s (http://margaretrosestringer.com) book And Then Like My Dreams (http://www.amazon.co.uk/And-Then-Like-My-Dreams/dp/1922089028/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1401407560&sr=8-1&keywords=and+then+like+my+dreams)

pres4I’m still feeling the pull in my chest from sobbing but I wanted to write a review now, I didn’t want to wait until morning.

“When I read I like to give the author my undivided attention, I like to immerse myself in the world that has been created and if that means holding back on something I’m eager to feast upon then so be it, the rewards are immense… if only I could be so disciplined when it comes to food.

If ever I was justified in waiting for the right moment it was when I resisted the temptation to dip just one toe into the life of Charles ‘Chic’ Stringer (The Stillsman) and his simply…

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