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Dodger’s top ten for Santa
A little introduction for those who are new to this blog. My name is Dodger McChaos. Well that is not my real name. I was born July 09, 2009 with the name Braefield Scotch Broom. My dad was a pure white retriever born in Scotland under the name of Linirgor Must Be Luv and my […]
Learning to Embrace November
In the last decade or so, I have learned to accept November and enjoy it for what it is. I have been scurrying around – as my father always used to say, “like a fart in a mitten”, spending as much time as I can outdoors. My snowblower is mounted on the tractor, the leaves […]
Discovering angels unawares
When we opened the doors for the first time on our dear old house in Bloomfield my brother presented us with an embroidered sampler to hang by the back door. It’s simple message– treat everyone who comes to the door as special — and not to pre judge a stranger. It’s a good reminder and […]
Things That Make Me Go “Hmmm”
Those who complain about telemarketers: Everyone these days has an answering machine. Invest a few dollars a month in Call Display. If the call comes through as “unknown name” or “unknown number,” smile at the phone as it rings and don’t answer it. If it’s important, they will leave a message. No one is obligated […]
Dying young was my long-term financial plan
I wake up in the night thinking about money. Some people count sheep. I add up what I will have to live on each month when I turn sixty-five. Like a lot of people I didn’t save as much I should have. See, I didn’t plan to live this long. To paraphrase the Black Sabbath […]
CHICKEN VERMICELLI
4 boneless chicken breasts (cut into cubes) 2 cups vermicelli (cooked firm) 2 green onions (chopped) 2 stalks celery (sliced) 1 ½ cups mushrooms (sliced) 1 onion (chopped) ½ cup white wine 1 cup chicken stock 1/3 cup soya sauce 1 ½ tbsps. vegetable oil 1 tsp. fresh cilantro (chopped) ½ clove garlic (minced) salt […]
Dodger gets ticked off!
The results are in and I am a pretty happy dog!! I picked 8 winners in the municipal election and my Buddy Dave only picked 5 – so as per our agreement I am off to the Aspen Pet Spa on Main street for a shampoo and trim – Heaven! Dave was shocked at some […]
About Two Special People, and a Dog
We have always wanted to found our own village – Louisa and I. A place where we, as like minded people, can reside and enjoy the simple things in life – wildflowers, abstract images in Nature, quietude, where motorists don’t speed and every day, regardless of weather, is a special day. Louisa is a good […]
Will it all go to the dogs on Election Day?
OK, this is a big big day for my Buddy Dave and me. We are betting on the outcome of the elections in Prince Edward County. Here’s what’s at stake. If Dave picks more winners in the election than me – I have to buy him a bottle of single malt scotch. I know he […]
APPLE CINNAMON POPCORN
8 cups popped popcorn ½ cup butter 1 tsp. vanilla 2 tbsps. brown sugar 2 tsps. powdered sugar ¼ cup apple juice ½ cup dried diced apple ½ cup pecans (chopped) 1 tsp. cinnamon – in a small sauce pot melt butter – add brown sugar, apple juice, vanilla and bring to soft boil then […]
