This is our first St. Patrick’s Day without an Irish Setter in the house. So a brief look back to start this very short post. Mitzy, Reilly, Mollie and Maddie all got a little extra attention on this day.

Earlier this week Marian Allen posted a very nice review of When Evil Chooses You – the third book in the Dreamer’s Alliance series. It’s a quick read, and you can see some beautiful nail art while you’re there (no, not mine, Marian’s).

Note: I’m leaving comments open here, in case you want to comment on the photos. Please leave comments about the review at Marian’s place. I’ll find you there. And, if you were looking for Thursday Doors, it’s still open and you can find it over here.

All five of my current books are now available in audio book form thanks to Amazon KDP’s Virtual Voice process. The voice is AI generated, but I can honestly say, it’s pretty darn good. The audio books are reasonably priced (all below $7 US) and, if you already own the Kindle version and want to add an audio version, you can do that for $1.99. There is a five-minute sample on the book page for each book. If you’re interested, click on any of the Dreamer’s Alliance book links below the image or on the link below for my latest book.

Bridge to Nowhere

52 responses to “Short and Wonderful”

  1. Of course, I love the doggie pictures. Irish Setters are such wonderful dogs.

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    1. Thanks Darlene. We shared our house with them for almost 40 years.

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      1. We’ve had a dog now for 8 years and wonder why we didn’t do it earlier. Now we have two, making up for lost time I guess. (We did however have cats for years but please don’t tell the dogs)

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        1. For almost the entire time, we had a setter and two cats. Now we just have one cat (and she says no one else is allowed).

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          1. Did I know you lost MuMu and banished it from my mind because I didn’t want it to be so? I’m so sorry! I loved hearing about her demands for brushing. heart breaks

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            1. I didn’t announce it here. She was my writing buddy. She always had a snarky comment for me (if I read her expression right). We lost her in October.

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    A photo of Maddie is perfect on St. Patrick’s Day. For you and the Editor and Faith she will forever live in your hearts along with Mitzi, Reilly, Mollie and MiMi who thought she was Irish! I’m so glad I got to meet Maddie and MiMi and that you were so generous in sharing them with us.

    Happy Irish Day Dan. Perhaps some Irish coffee to celebrate would give you a top o’ the morning!
    Ginger 🍀

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    1. MiMi is still with us, Ginger. Sha has outlived them all (and she keeps giving me a funny look). She’d say hi, but, you know how it is with cats.

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        Oh Dan, I can’t believe I typed in MiMi instead of MuMu. My apologies to MiMi. Perhaps I should have some Irish coffee!
        Ginger

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        1. Yes, Irish up that breakfast cup. MiMi’s asleep, I won’t tell her. MuMu was my writing buddy.

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  3. Firsts without a beloved pet are always hard.
    💚

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    1. They are – thank you.

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  4. Wonderful photo share, Dan. I couldn’t talk about my Maggie for years without tearing up. Congratulations on another great review. And happy St. Patty’s Day! 🍀

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    1. Thanks Gwen. It’s hard, but we have many memories of all of them. They were so different.

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  5. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you, the Editor, Faith, and our favorite setter, Maddie.

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  6. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, to you and the family, Dan! It was nice to see Maddie and the kitty again.

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    1. Happy St Patrick’s Day, Deborah. We’ll always think of those guys on this day.

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  7. A lovely memory. I liked your dog, quirks and all. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Dan

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    1. Happy St Patrick’s Day, Ally. You have to like quirks to have an Irish Setter.

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  8. Hi Dan – lovely … and oh Maddie so deserved her comforting pats and strokes … I’m surprised you didn’t title Maddie’s clover ‘MINE”!! I love your t-shirt with its bridges … cheers Hilary

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    1. Happy St Patrick’s Day, Hilary. Actually, the clover was one of very few toys Maddie didn’t shred, and it had survived several dogs. We first bought it for Reilly back in the ’90s. That is one of my favorite shirts.

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  9. A very big-hearted St. Patty’s Day post, Dan. And…here’s a toast to those beloved family members…and The Molly Wee!🍀🍺

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    1. Thanks Bruce, happy St Patrick’s Day! I’ll tip a glass to al of them. I need to visit thew Molly Wee again this year. I saw an article saying some developer is going to raze the entire block and build a high-rise.

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  10. I love that photo of you and Maddie. Happy St Patty’s Day,

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    1. Happy St Patrick’s Day, Cheryl! Thanks.

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  11. Happy St. Patricks Day, Dan. Has to be a bittersweet day without a setter near. Super review.

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    1. Happy St Patrick’s Day, John, and thanks! I have a little Irish in me, but it’s not the same.

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  12. So good to see sweet Maddie again. ☘🍀

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    1. Thanks Lois – Happy St Patrick’s Day!

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  13. The memories of pups in your life – to be cherished. Happy St. Paddy’s Day to you!

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  14. Thanks Dale, they were all special pups. Happy St Patrick’s Day!

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  15. Awww Dan. I feel your pain – there’s nothing like an Irish setter.

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    1. Thanks! We miss her (them) but we have great memories.

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  16. You really should give further thought into continuing the Irish Setter tradition in your home.

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  17. Happy St Patrick’s Day, Dan! Thank you for sharing the photos of Maddie!

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  18. I never can resist a sweet dog photo.

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  19. Nothing says HAPPY DAY like a slobber ball, right? It doesn’t even have to be St. Patrick’s Day!

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    1. She always gave it to me wet 😊

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  20. We’ve never had an Irish setter, lots of huskie-collie-mutt mixes. I love your pics of Maddie over the years and am glad I sketched her. Mitchell and I miss dogs and have thought about getting another but with our work schedule still on high for a few more years we think a doggie would be too much for us — though like the cats, s/he could come to work with us. Big huggs to you today and always.

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    1. Thanks Kate. I love your sketches

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  21. Lovely photos and hope you had a good St Patrick’s Day 💜💜💜

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  22. A sweet tribute to good memories. I used to think someday I would like to have an Irish Setter. I can’t imagine they would shed any more than a golden retriever or husky mix like Marley. Even if they did, their beauty would make up for it.

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    1. In theory, Irish Setters don’t shed at all. They don’t have an undercoat, so they don’t get a winter coat (and must be kept indoors). But they still manage to lose hair (kinda like me), so you will be picking up red hair, just not as much.

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  23. Maddie getting a pat on the head just like I (and the rest of your followers) asked kinda gave me a lump in the throat.

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    1. I know, and I’m sorry. It affects me the same way.

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      1. Please don’t be sorry, it was a wonderful moment.

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