<3 <3 <3 Two things have settled with me already this morning - first and foremost that baking without Kit - aka known as "babe" and a myriad of other loving nicknames, under my feet is a totally different experience - and I'm not happy about it. We'd always have this little game where she would come over and wait for any spillage to become her territory. She'd be under my feet while I was mixing, rolling and after whatever went … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2016
In the Heart of a Dog – Kayaking and Kit in Orleans
Kit happy in Orleans July 2015 What a gift it is to sit and write. Hmmmm, is there a book somewhere where you can be well instructed on how to grieve the loss of a deeply beloved pet? Would that help? Most assuredly, no. And so, on goes the process......... It is quite amazing how completely one can get thrown off course by a single change. (today must be a day of sailing metaphors) What on one day can seem quite safely off into the … [Read more...]
For the Love of a Great Dog; My Tribute to Kit
11/19/02 - 8/6 16 Our loving family: The word void has a whole new meaning now. The range of thoughts and emotions I've gone through over the last 2 weeks is as wide as it is taxing. And, it carries with it much testing, effort at rearranging, coping and processing. There are millions of dog people and there are millions of dogs. I find myself trying to put into perspective the loss of a dog like Kit. But, there is … [Read more...]
Therapy for the Waiting Game – Fresh Cherry and Chocolate-Almond Biscotti
This past week wasn't designed to be this way. I knew I would be doing a lot of waiting (airports, unconfirmed deliveries, cable company customer service lines) - but not the hole in your heart, lump in your throat kind......... I was off last Wednesday to deliver my son to grad school and supposedly to have a little bit of SoCal fun in the middle of Summer harvest-time. Well, the best laid plans....... My beloved dog, Kit, who is 13 1/2 … [Read more...]