Lessons about Life from a Golden Retriever. Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Of malignant cells or disease-producing. To spread to other parts of the body by way of the blood or lymphatic vessels or membranous surfaces. This is the word that came into my vocabulary last week in a very personal way when my Golden Retriever, Buddy, was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma, a large, malignant tumor on his spleen which had metastasized to his liver. However, it seemed that the bleeding had stopped temporarily.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009. If I DO get enough sleep. Whenever that time may come. It will probably be because all my children are moved out and my husband is on a business trip.

Covering the adventures of a knitting, cooking, mom. Friday, January 29, 2010. I have been knitting like crazy lately. Wait! I always knit like crazy! Perhaps I have been finishing things up like crazy, which has me feeling like I am knitting more than usual. 1 3 pairs of mittens for Afghans for Afghans. 3 I finished up a pair of French Press Slippers. On the needles now, I have a pair of Monkey Socks. And a Vernal Equinox Shawl.

What I speak in China. The last of the tiny urns. Wu Fei sweetly sang out as we approached the gate of a potter who slip casts small forms. I had not heard that question used. Click on post title or slideshow to the right to see bigger pics. The trail brought us do.