
Yes, but a short one.
Today is the second time I’ve published six blog posts in a row. It’s really not my style, and Maddie thinks I need to spend more time walking, sitting or lying on the couch with her.
So, I’m going to skip the usual, kinda-sorta-somewhat-serious thing that I try to do on Mondays, and just share some photos of Maddie and some of her friends from our yard.
I’ll see you Wednesday, with a One-Liner, and Thursday with some doors. Saturday, I’ll either be at the bar, or I’ll let the voices try another SoCS prompt. Maybe I’ll let the voices go to the bar, that’s always fun, until they mess up the tense or who’s speaking to whom, and I have to step in and edit. Then Linda hits the ‘Smite’ button.
Thank you so much for reading (and editing) here at No Facilities.
The gallery has a few of Maddie’s thoughts in the captions. You can click on any image to start a slide show. If you have (less than) a minute to spare, the video shows one of the more trusting squirrels in our yard. We actually have to warn this little guy to stay away from Maddie.
“then Linda hits the “Smite” button” HAHAHAHA!!
Happy Monday, Dan!
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I’m not taking any chances. Thanks Joanne :)
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Lol. That squirrel was getting more peanuts! Wha dog? Maddie looks tired. She is so beautiful. Winter is around the corner. Maybe she’s dreaming of Mount Maddie. Brrrrrr…..have a great week Dan.
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That’s one of the orphans that my wife has been looking after. They bury stuff in her garden, but the unshelled nuts get gobbled. Maddie has been tired. We think the weird weather has upset her. 70s to 90s – 60s – what’s a girl to do?
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Grow more hair. Shed? Grow more hair…squirrel! 😀 I hope she perks up, sweet girl.
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That’s the perfect female mentality… and I don’t mean the squirrel. :D I could if I wanted to. What we do instead is save energy. Imagine all the blog posts she could post. ;) Lovely post!
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We’re not letting have her own blog – she would steal all my readers! Thanks!
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A very good post and nice pictures. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks!
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You are welcome!
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Always love the Maddie photos. Happy Monday.
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She’s pretty easy to please. Walk, sit, and let yourself be scrunched up into a human pillow. I hope you’re starting a good week.
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Best to you, Dan (and Maddie).
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She’s the first type of dog I saw long ago that made me desperately want a dog. She is so lovely. From everything you say, she must have a wonderful temperament.
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She does “sometimes.” I don’t focus on it, here, but Maddie has epilepsy and some neurological issues that can make her a handful to deal with. One of the reasons we sit with her, is because it helps her to stay calm. She keeps us busy, but we love her.
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Wow, I never would’ve guessed that, and aw :-(, poor but yet lucky doggie — to have you guys and such a fun and loving life.
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Love that Maddie! When we let the dogs out in the morning we have to call “watch out!” otherwise the squirrels are in for a nasty shock.
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Thanks Val. Maddie is often on a leash, but even when she isn’t, she rarely bothers with the squirrels. The only time she makes a fuss is when a cat gets in the yard. We hope the squirrels aren’t basing their understanding of dogs on Maddie.
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Thanks for sharing that tidbit about Maddie. I wondered… enjoy your week, Dan!
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Thanks Maggie. We’re gradually figuring out ways to work with her. One of the reasons she’s usually on a leash, is because she’s more comfortable that way. She gets off to run and play, but she likes to be attached and close to us.
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Great stuff, Dan, but when did Maddie get his own blog?

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Ha – that dog gets whatever she wants.
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I Love your new theme, Dan. And I LOVE the pictures of Maddie. She’s on to something because I recently got the same lecture from my cats how I need to be spending more time with them. So I am. And about posting … no more schedules. I’m only posting when my Heart directs me to regardless of the day or the time. I’m breaking out of the mold in many areas of my life so I can step more fully into Flow. Thank you for the gorgeous pictures of Maddie. And Sammy …. what a character!! 😉
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Thanks Amy. It’s amazing how our animals train us. Our routine revolves around Maddie and the two cats. I like my routine on the web, it adds a bit of distraction to my life that isn’t mindless.
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Hmmmmm ….. Sounds a lot like my life. Throw in 13 cats, some very needy right now and the picture that emerges is one our life revolves around them. Dan, you give me hope that you treat your animals as if they are family. Even Sammy the squirrel is a part of your family. How endearing! I’ve come to learn just how precious and special these animals are and how much they can teach us.
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They are all part of the family, Amy. I think all life is precious, well, maybe not snakes, but…
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Nice to see some happy photos this morning, Dan, after waking to the news about the shooting in Las Vegas. Every day that I’ve seen another post from you, I wonder “What’s up with him???” :-) Not that I mind, but as you say, it’s not your normal posting routine.
Have a wonderful day!
janet
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Thanks Janet. I scheduled this before going to bed, and I don’t check the news until I’m in the car going to work. I always worry that I’ll post schedule something that ends up being in appropriate.
I am a creature of habit, so I like my routine, too.
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I schedule all my posts for 1:05 am, so I’m in the same boat.
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I love the times we pick. Most of mine are at 6:04 am
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Love the squirrel pic :) Such a familiar sight. Nice video, too. Your lack of cicadas sure is quiet!
Always love the Maddie pics! What a sweetie!
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Ha ha – If you crank up the volume, you can hear the crickets. When I was visiting my brother, I heard the Iowa cicadas and it was deafening. We have a couple of squirrels who act like they’re part of the family. I think if we opened the door, they’d come in and sit at the table with us. Maddie thanks you :-)
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I heard your crickets, but mostly I noticed that lack of “deafening” cicada noise — same as you heard in Iowa.
I do believe the squirrels would come in :)
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Gosh! Can’t a dog get a little rest without being pestered by a guy with a camera? :)
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Yeah, I get that look, too. I also get that comment from the Mrs. But, hey, if you’re going to be cute, you’re going to have your picture taken. At least I don’t have to worry about that.
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[sigh] I know, I know, it is a heavy burden that we bear.
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Maddie is the most beautiful girl….the photo of her yawning while you edit (out loud??!!) totally cracked me up.
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Thanks Lois. She has a way of letting me know that I’m not doing the right thing (scratching her ears is a priority I often underestimate).
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Reblogged this on KCJones.
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Always a treat to see what Maddie and her friends are up to doing. Good job.
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Doing? Maddie seems to excel at “doing” what Lucy and Bailey enjoy – resting. I seem to be her favorite pillow. At least I have a purpose in life ;-)
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Sounds like a great calling..pillow.
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Hi Dan – always glad to see Maddie – and I love the cartoon – made me laugh … cheers HIlary
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Thanks Hilary. Maddie often tells me that she’s tired from propping up my ratings.
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Love the captions…can’t believe the squirrel is so mellow…great video! You wore poor Maddie out:)
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Thanks Kirt. She’s so funny. She practically demands to go for a walk, even though you can tell she’d rather stay sleeping. But she’s so happy as we walk, it’s hard to say no. That squirrel is a little too mellow for his own good. I hope he doesn’t approach other dogs like that.
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I agree…a little scary if the little guy approached the wrong dog….something about walking a dog Dan that is therapeutic….again…love the video!!
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A Monday post with Maddie and a running commentary is a good one. :-)
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Thanks Judy. Whenever I fear that I’m in danger of wearing out my welcome in various inboxes, I resort to using Maddie as my emissary. She never lets me down (but she will require that I sit with her tonight).
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“I’ll see you Wednesday, with a One-Liner” hahahahahaaaaa a one-liner. as if.
love the pics of Maddie.
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Thanks Kate. Don’t be picking on me about one liner Wednesday – you’re mentioned in this on 😏
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100 bonus points to you for blogging six days in a row. 1,000 bonus points for Maddie because she’s just too sweet. Tell her not to use them all in one place.
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Thanks Mary. I’ll use mine sparingly, but Maddie is already ordering some jerky treats,
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Awww. She’s the prettiest pup, Dan
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Thanks Audery. I don’t mind bring her pillow.
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Dan, I liked your Sammy Squirrel film. I liked watching Maddie and her way of making you feel guilty look. Almost like, “Daddy, I’m disappointed in you!”
I enjoyed her being on “high alert” on the deck while still stretched out lying on the deck. She knows how to scan the perimeter and still relax! What an amazing dog!
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She just loves to sit and watch the world go by, Robin. First thing in the morning, she checks everything out, but in the afternoon it’s “let’s just sit.”
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I think we should learn more from dogs, like “chilling” and “watching the world go by.” Fun post and always cheerful to see Maddie.
Here’s a bow “bone” for Maddie girl. 🎀
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Aw, thanks! We could learn a lot from children and dogs.
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She’s so beautiful, and really calm about the squirrel in the yard. Diva Dog loves to chase them out of her yard.
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Maddie will chase things that start running but not if they’re wandering around. Unless it’s a cat. Then it’s on!
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:)
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Such a happy post!
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Thanks.
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That’s why I cannot keep up with your posts :)
I’m with you. Maddie.
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Ha ha – Yeah, don’t worry about falling behind and missing things. The random nature of things around here is hard to follow at its normal pace. Even I got tired last week.
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Maddie looks pretty comfortable on that couch. :-)
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The couch and me, her human pillow 🙂
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Great pictures! I know it helps to have a super-model like Maddie on the payroll, but still.
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Ha! Yeah, she makes it easy, but she drops her cutest poses as soon as I raise my camera or phone. She’s a bit of an imp.
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What a gorgeous dog, Dan! You definitely want to do whatever she says.
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Thanks. She is pretty and she dies have us well trained.
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