Who Is That Masked Author?Author’s Inspiration AssistantPoor Farm Cemetery in the RainDog Chapel, St. Johnsbury, VermontView from Dog ChapelDog Chapel InteriorLooking for Just the Right Place to Commemorate the Late, Lamented Demon Dog MaxThe Demon Dog MaxAmateur Family Portrait (Kids, Don’t Try This at Home)
Good luck with your tabling Liz! Love ghe idea of a dog chapel. Animals mean so much to the people who love them and live with them. I assume the inside “wallpaper” commemorates that bond. Sorry for your furry friend’s passing.
Thank you, Andrea! I’ve been wanting to go to the Dog Chapel for the last several years. Sonia’s visit gave me the perfect reason to go. Yes, the layers of “wallpaper” are memorials to visitors’ dogs.
Hi, Robbie. The launch went well; it was a lot of fun. My daughter had some raised eyebrows at the one display that had a half-naked man on every single cover.
Great photos of the cemetery. Sorry about your loss of Dog Max. We talked about your dog not too long ago. When did it happen? I’ll email you later today.
Max was my daughter’s dog. He died two years ago. My dog is still hanging in there. It looks as though the vet has him on the right insulin dose to regulate his blood sugar, so we’re hopeful that he has a few good years left.
I got a kick out of “no dogmas allowed” as well. Where I live, we have old New England cemeteries aplenty: town, church, and family. (The family cemeteries are largely abandoned.)
Liz, I felt as if I’d been on a sweet journey with your photographs! And a poignant one at that. The old “people” cemetery had me going, and then appeared the dog chapel! How wonderful if that would become a “thing” elsewhere! Thank you for the lovely trip! And the final “Amateur Family Photo”!
No dogmas aloud!!! I laughed out loud when I read that sign. I want to travel with you – you find the best places to visit. I just downloaded Grief Songs via Kindle. Starting with Christina Rossetti’s thought and the names of your father, mother and brother was profound and prepared me your poignant poems, which reminded me that grieving is a part of the human experience. Thank you!!
I got a big kick out of the sign as well. New England has all kinds of hidden treasures to visit. I follow the blog “The Adventures of Shadow and Wilma” for trip ideas: https://adventuresofshadowandwilma.com/.
Your comment about grieving being a part of the human experience brought to mind one of my most favorite poems when I was young and didn’t understand what grief was all about: “Spring & Fall: to a young child” by Gerard Manley Hopkins.
Found the poem! Thank you for the introduction to Gerard Manley Hopkins. I will be exploring his poetry in the coming week. I wonder if we could experience the depth of joy if we didn’t recognize the power of grief. Hugs!
“Pied Beauty” is another Hopkins favorite of mine. I have wondered about needing to experience grief to fully appreciate joy–but, in the end, I could do without the grief.
How did the book signing go? The dog chapel photos are so precious! Something like that would go over well here in Durango. Demon dog Max? Was that a recent loss?
Congratulations on your book launch, lady masked author! 😉
How wonderful to have a church for our 4legged companions.
That family portrait on the sofa is just precious!
Congratulations on the book launch.
The Dog Chapel is fascinating. Condolences to Sonia on the loss of her Mad Max. I’m sure he’ll be suitably commemorated in the chapel.
What’s the story behind the poor farm cemetery?
And I love your final family photo.
Thank you, Mary. The poor farm cemetary is right down the road from the site of the last poor farm in Vermont, which wasn’t closed down until 1968. My current work in progress takes place during the last eight months before the poor farm residents were sent elsewhere.
That’s correct. In the case of the Sheldon Poor Farm, it was for residents of several towns in Franklin County, including Enosburg Falls, where I grew up.
The chapel is so touching, Liz. I’m sorry that there was a purpose to the visit, but how lovely to have a place to go. And congrats on the book event. I hope it went well. 🙂
On a day when Facebook is down (I’m so glad to be relieved of the obligation to check my notifications), these photos were much, much better. Thanks for curated and fascinating images, Liz.
Hi, Pete. Yes, the WP unsubscribe gremlins are still wreaking havok. I submitted yet another help ticket last week, recieved the same “we’re working on it” response. It’s time to break out the “Waiting for Godot” memes.
They (dogs) mean so much and are so a part of the family and then they leave so soon. Rich memories go back to each and every one of them. Some great Bird Dogs among the lot. Our, Mary Agnes & the Rooster’s first kiss was in a cemetery. On trips we photograph and reenact that first kiss. Where you ask, Pennsauken, NJ, October, 1963. We miss the New England colors each and every year.
The dogs sure do mean so much to the family. Our current dog is aging with health problems. I hope he’ll stay we us for the foreseeable future. My husband and I haven’t missed a leaf-peeping tour since we moved back north twenty years ago.
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Interesting photos, Liz!
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Thanks, Merril!
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You’re welcome!
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Love the photos.
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Thanks, Darlene!
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Good luck with your tabling Liz! Love ghe idea of a dog chapel. Animals mean so much to the people who love them and live with them. I assume the inside “wallpaper” commemorates that bond. Sorry for your furry friend’s passing.
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Thank you, Andrea! I’ve been wanting to go to the Dog Chapel for the last several years. Sonia’s visit gave me the perfect reason to go. Yes, the layers of “wallpaper” are memorials to visitors’ dogs.
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A good photo story. Sorry about Mad Max
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Thank you, Derrick. I was trying to tell the story of Sonia’s visit. It was a big blow to her when Mad Max died.
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These are wonderful! A dog chapel? That’s a first for me.
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Thank you, VJ! It was built by a Vermont artist who got the idea while recovering from a serious illness that had put him in a coma for two months.
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Interesting. Nice to see you posting photos.
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Thanks. Someone asked for them, so I obliged. 🙂
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Reblogged this on OPENED HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thank you for the reblog, Michael!
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Thank you as well, for sharing these wonderful photos, Liz. This Demon Dog Max really makes fear. 😉 Enjoy a beautiful Sunday! xx Michael
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You’re welcome, Michael. Max was definitely a character! I hope you have a good Sunday as well.
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Oh, he is still alive! So, you dont need another watchdog, Liz. 😉 Thank you! xx Michael
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Very interesting, and amazing. Here we only have a few cemeteries for animals. But not as wonderful. Have a beautiful weekend, Liz! xx Michael
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Thank you, Michael. The artist who built the Dog Chapel had no idea it would take off the way it has.
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Its a wonderful one, and he was blessed doing it, Liz. xx
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He certainly was.
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Great photos, Liz! Condolences re your late dog Max. 😦 Pets SO deserve to be commemorated.
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Thank you, Dave! Max got Sonia through some rough times.
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Wonderful and poignant to hear that.
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A masked author is a safe author!
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Yes, indeed! Masks were mandatory.
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Our animals are so special. So sorry to hear you have lost your little pal, Elizabeth.. xx
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Thank you, Joy. Dogs are such good companions, and they love us unconditionally.
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Where is this ingesting chapel located? Fun post.
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Oh jeez, never mind. I went back for another look and answered my own question.
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Fantastic photos, Liz! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, Jill!
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Hi Liz, these are lovely pictures. I meant to ask you last night how your book launch went. I hope it was great.
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Hi, Robbie. The launch went well; it was a lot of fun. My daughter had some raised eyebrows at the one display that had a half-naked man on every single cover.
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I probably would have had raised eyebrows too, Liz. I’m glad it went well. PS sorry about your dog. Losing a pet is always hard.
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Thanks, Robbie. It sure is.
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Thanks for sharing these photos, Liz. The Dog Chapel is amazing. I hope the launch went well.
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You’re welcome, Audrey! The launch went well, although it was a bit strange with everyone masked.
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Great photos of the cemetery. Sorry about your loss of Dog Max. We talked about your dog not too long ago. When did it happen? I’ll email you later today.
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Max was my daughter’s dog. He died two years ago. My dog is still hanging in there. It looks as though the vet has him on the right insulin dose to regulate his blood sugar, so we’re hopeful that he has a few good years left.
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Oh, good to hear, Liz. It’s so hard when the pets have health problems. It sounds like your vet is on the right track with your dog.
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I’m just glad we noticed that something was wrong!
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I’m sure you’re glad to notice that since the dog doesn’t talk!
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My post for you is on Tuesday 10/5, Liz. I could schedule it to go live at 6pm PST on Monday off you want to reblog it.
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Hi, Miriam. Monday would be good, as I have another post scheduled for Wednesday.
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Wonderful, Liz. Maybe I’ll go ahead and post it this afternoon (Monday).
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Pets become such members of the family, I’m surprised there aren’t more dog chapels.
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You’re so right about pets becoming such members of the family. The artist who built the chapel said his intent was to help people grieve such a loss.
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He felt it too then.
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Indeed he did.
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Max does look a little scary! 🙂
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I know! It’s a remarkably unflattering photo of him.
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No he was adorable. Sorry to hear of his passing.
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I kind of miss those old New England cemeteries. I grew up right across the street from one. And I love the dog chapel: “no dogmas allowed.”
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I got a kick out of “no dogmas allowed” as well. Where I live, we have old New England cemeteries aplenty: town, church, and family. (The family cemeteries are largely abandoned.)
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Delightful post, Liz 😊
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Thank you, John! I’m glad you liked it.
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I love the dog chapel. I’d never heard of it before.
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Thanks, Chris. It has become very popular.
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It’s good to have a place to go to remember your furry friends! Hope your book launch went well!
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The book launch went well. Thank you for asking, Shayne!
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Liz, I felt as if I’d been on a sweet journey with your photographs! And a poignant one at that. The old “people” cemetery had me going, and then appeared the dog chapel! How wonderful if that would become a “thing” elsewhere! Thank you for the lovely trip! And the final “Amateur Family Photo”!
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Thank you for your lovely comments, Martha! I was happy to share.
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I enjoyed these pictures – I’ve never been inside a dog chapel before. What a nice way to pay tribute 🙂
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I’m so glad you enjoyed the pictures! This was my first visit to a dog chapel.
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Very nice pictures, Liz! I can’t say I’ve ever seen a dog chapel before.
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Thank you, Pete! I hadn’t seen a dog chapel before either.
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No dogmas aloud!!! I laughed out loud when I read that sign. I want to travel with you – you find the best places to visit. I just downloaded Grief Songs via Kindle. Starting with Christina Rossetti’s thought and the names of your father, mother and brother was profound and prepared me your poignant poems, which reminded me that grieving is a part of the human experience. Thank you!!
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I got a big kick out of the sign as well. New England has all kinds of hidden treasures to visit. I follow the blog “The Adventures of Shadow and Wilma” for trip ideas: https://adventuresofshadowandwilma.com/.
Your comment about grieving being a part of the human experience brought to mind one of my most favorite poems when I was young and didn’t understand what grief was all about: “Spring & Fall: to a young child” by Gerard Manley Hopkins.
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Found the poem! Thank you for the introduction to Gerard Manley Hopkins. I will be exploring his poetry in the coming week. I wonder if we could experience the depth of joy if we didn’t recognize the power of grief. Hugs!
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“Pied Beauty” is another Hopkins favorite of mine. I have wondered about needing to experience grief to fully appreciate joy–but, in the end, I could do without the grief.
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So could I, Liz!
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How did the book signing go? The dog chapel photos are so precious! Something like that would go over well here in Durango. Demon dog Max? Was that a recent loss?
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The book signing went well. Thank you for asking! Max died two years ago. Sonia does little things to honor his memory on a regular basis.
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Love the photos, Liz. The only one looking full of himself is demon dog, Max.😄
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Thanks, Tracy! The Demon Dog Max was definitely full of himself, to the point of requiring Sonia to address him as “The Max.”
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OMG…the dog chapel interior!
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I know! I have no idea how deep those tributes on the wall go.
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Congratulations on your book launch, lady masked author! 😉
How wonderful to have a church for our 4legged companions.
That family portrait on the sofa is just precious!
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Thank you on all counts, Marina!
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Congratulations on your new release! I love the dog chapel, too.
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Thank you very much, Mark!
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I like the idea of a dog chapel; is there a reason why the sign says dogs can’t bring their mas?
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Very punny . . . 🙂
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I love the dog chapel, Liz. Maybe that’s where the Rainbow Bridge starts. Congrats on your new book!
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Thank you, Jacqui! I like the idea of the Rainbow Bridge starting at the Dog Chapel.
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Congratulations on the book launch.
The Dog Chapel is fascinating. Condolences to Sonia on the loss of her Mad Max. I’m sure he’ll be suitably commemorated in the chapel.
What’s the story behind the poor farm cemetery?
And I love your final family photo.
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Thank you, Mary. The poor farm cemetary is right down the road from the site of the last poor farm in Vermont, which wasn’t closed down until 1968. My current work in progress takes place during the last eight months before the poor farm residents were sent elsewhere.
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Am I right in guessing a poor farm was similar to a poor house (or work house) in a town?
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That’s correct. In the case of the Sheldon Poor Farm, it was for residents of several towns in Franklin County, including Enosburg Falls, where I grew up.
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The chapel is so touching, Liz. I’m sorry that there was a purpose to the visit, but how lovely to have a place to go. And congrats on the book event. I hope it went well. 🙂
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Thank you, Diana. The book launch went well. We had a lot of fun.
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The dog chapel! I love it! Great photos, especially that last one :).
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Thanks, Luanne! 😀
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Love the pics, Liz 🙂 How did the book signing go?
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Thank you, Chris! The reading went well. I sold a few books and had a lot of fun.
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Brilliant! I’m so pleased for you, Liz!
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Love that you shared these Saturday photos! They are wonderful! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Linda! I’m glad you enjoyed them.
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Such a great collection of photos! The “masked author” and the dog chapel are my favorites.
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Thank you, Cecelia! I’m glad you enjoyed the photos.
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Adore the Dog Chapel. How cool!
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It was very cool!
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A dog chapel! Oh, my heart!
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It was wonderful–and of course in a beautiful spot, nestled in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.
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On a day when Facebook is down (I’m so glad to be relieved of the obligation to check my notifications), these photos were much, much better. Thanks for curated and fascinating images, Liz.
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You’re most welcome, Ranee! (I wouldn’t cry any bitter tears if Facebook were to go on a permanent vacation.)
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A beautiful idea to have dogs chapel as animals live such a void in our hearts when they pass over the rainbow bridge 🙂
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Yes, it is. The artist who built it had no idea it would take off the way it has.
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I love this!! Thank you for a peek at the wonderful dog chapel.
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You’re welcome, Jennie! It’s quite a place.
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The Dog Chapel is very moving. I have never seen anything like that.
Thanks for following my blog, Liz. That is much appreciated.
Best wishes, Pete.
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You’re welcome, Pete. The Dog Chapel filled an unmet need for people gieving the death of a dog. I’m glad I’m within driving distance of it.
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Fantastic photos, Liz. I loved learning more about you, though I’m so sorry to hear about your beloved dog. 💗
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Thank you, Gwen.
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Thanks for following again, Liz. Did WP drop me off your radar?
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hi, Pete. Yes, the WP unsubscribe gremlins are still wreaking havok. I submitted yet another help ticket last week, recieved the same “we’re working on it” response. It’s time to break out the “Waiting for Godot” memes.
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Missed this, somehow! Great photos.
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Thank you, Goff!
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Pleasure.
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They (dogs) mean so much and are so a part of the family and then they leave so soon. Rich memories go back to each and every one of them. Some great Bird Dogs among the lot. Our, Mary Agnes & the Rooster’s first kiss was in a cemetery. On trips we photograph and reenact that first kiss. Where you ask, Pennsauken, NJ, October, 1963. We miss the New England colors each and every year.
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The dogs sure do mean so much to the family. Our current dog is aging with health problems. I hope he’ll stay we us for the foreseeable future. My husband and I haven’t missed a leaf-peeping tour since we moved back north twenty years ago.
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An interesting post! That Dog Chapel is something else! That is a lot of photos!!
Great photos in you post!
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Thank you, Dwight! My daughter and I had a lot of fun driving in the rain and taking photos.
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You are welcome!
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