Tag Archives: Dachshunds

Let’s Paws: Who shall rest this Yom Kippur? My dog

Posted on October 1, 2015 by planetlippstone

I’m not religious in the least; Hebrew School dropout and all that. But I felt an overwhelming need to run to synagogue this Yom Kippur, that part of the Jewish New Year where it’s OK to take an entire day … Continue reading →

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Let’s Paws: Saying goodbye to my ancient dachshund on Yom Kippur

Posted on September 26, 2015 by planetlippstone

After days of deliberations about something we knew in our bones was the right thing to do, we euthanized our Old Girl Baby, Ginger, at the start of Yom Kippur. I’ve been overwhelmed every time I sit down to write about … Continue reading →

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Let’s Paws: It’s National Woof Day!

Posted on August 27, 2015 by planetlippstone

  On this National Dog Day, Pawsing to give a shout out to my Old Girl Baby, Ginger. Going on her 19th year. Happy to give her a lift when her ancient legs can’t keep up with that puppy soul. … Continue reading →

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Let’s Paws: Wisdom shines in old dogs’ eyes

Posted on August 19, 2015 by planetlippstone

No doubt about it: When everything else starts to go in a dog (and a human), the eyes still have it, as demonstrated by excerpts from this touching book. And will ’til the end. Old don’t need to learn new … Continue reading →

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Let’s Paws: Happy Mother’s Day, to me

Posted on May 10, 2015 by planetlippstone

Me and Ginger, my old girl baby dachshund, who’s approaching her 19th year. That would make her somewhere in the neighborhood of 85, at least. This is a common sight morning, noon and night, though Mitch selflessly takes over the night … Continue reading →

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Let’s Paws: The Dachshund and the Easter Bunny

Posted on April 3, 2015 by planetlippstone

My honeybunny dachshund Ginger may be going on 85 (here’s a convoluted formula that made my head ache; she’s almost 18 in dog years), but she’s still a pup at heart. Especially when it comes to kid stuff like the … Continue reading →

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Let’s Paws: A Very Dachshund Thanksgiving

Posted on November 18, 2012 by planetlippstone

Wanted to take time on this Sunday before Turkey Day to stop with my Asia escapades for the moment and talk what I think are some cool Thanksgiving dishes. (Read on, vegetarians; there’s one for you.) Sending it out now … Continue reading →

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Let’s Paws: My little hot dog in a blanket

Posted on September 29, 2012 by planetlippstone

Taking a quick break from prepping for my Asia escapade with an escape.  Hanging out with my little hot dog in a blanket, Ginger the dachshund, aka  The Other Gray Lady. This is what Saturdays are for. Sundays through Fridays, … Continue reading →

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Let’s Paws: Down in the mouth after teeth cleaning

Posted on July 24, 2012 by planetlippstone

You wouldn’t think getting teeth cleaned would be such a big deal. Unless you’re a 15-year-old dachshund named Ginger who hates to have her perfect world rocked in any way. We’ve tried to keep her mouth clean with various chew … Continue reading →

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Let’s Paws: Happy July 4th, everyone

Posted on July 3, 2012 by planetlippstone

The view from my office window tonight: (With a break to comfort Ginger, the terrified dachshund. Poor girl; there was nowhere for her to hide.)

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