I can’t believe Chloe is nine! When I look back over her images, I can see how her face has changed — she now has a very defined golden “mask”, which has turned more white as she ages. It is bittersweet. I love senior dogs and I love Chloe at this age, but it’s undeniable that she…
I took two weeks off in July to unplug and spend some quality time with my family. It was so nice to slow down, and not worry about the day-to-day tasks like packing lunches and setting alarms. And I loved seeing my son every day! This year we did a “staycation” and planned a series…
“I quit.” I said those words yesterday. And I think at least once last week, and probably last month. In my mind I’m quitting because I’m tired of the competition, of trying to make myself stand out, of being critical of my own work, of questioning my ability, and of the constant cycle of blogging,…
When we moved to our new, more established neighbourhood in south Burlington a few months ago, the first thing our neighbours told us, immediately following the meet and greet, was: beware of the skunks. Having moved from a new development, wildlife of any kind was sparse, and we never saw hide nor hair of a…
Free to a good home. That was Chloe at age four in an online ad. Today, after four years of ball throwing (I have a pretty good arm now!), hundreds of walks, and soothing a terrified 65 lb ball of fur during countless thunderstorms, I can’t believe anyone would ever give Chloe away. Yes, she…
Despite my best efforts to post to my blog once a week, I missed an entry last week. And this post is kind of thin on the pet photography. The reason is because Happy Tails HQ is moving next week and things are a little crazy right now! We actually get the keys to our…
