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All the Wonders

betharichardson
Apr 22, 20241 min read
Earth Day Haiku from JJ
It is turtle time. Strange creatures with funny smells. I Bark! Bark! Bark! Bark! I love the nighttime. My ears and nose working hard To...
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betharichardson
Jul 18, 20201 min read
JJ's Week of "Firsts"
One week ago today, we picked you up from your birthplace. We met the humans who brought you into this world. We met your mom (Shannon),...
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betharichardson
Jul 11, 20201 min read
Jack and the Rainbow Blessing
We drove east out of Nashville On a pilgrimage to pick up JJ. ("JJ," "Junior," "Jack, Jr.") As we traveled, A rainbow hung in the sky...
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betharichardson
Mar 27, 20193 min read
Jack's New Book of Celtic Blessings
Get a copy from Amazon: Jack's Book of Blessings: Celtic Poems by a Scottie Dog When I was preparing for the release of Christ Beside...
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betharichardson
Dec 6, 20181 min read
Last Night I Dreamed of Jack
Last night I dreamed of Jack. He was lost, but I knew he had Crossed the road And gone into the woods. I walked into the forest And...
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betharichardson
Aug 22, 20181 min read
Broken Wide Open
As soon as we laid eyes on you
 Our hearts rushed in, unprotected,
 Held captive by you
 With your bright, smiling eyes. Even with your...
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betharichardson
Jan 31, 20151 min read
Blessings on Blessings
I'm working on a manuscript -- a book of blessings to be published in 2016 by Upper Room Books. Right now, I'm sitting in the recliner...
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betharichardson
Sep 14, 20141 min read
Jack's Bless to Me Prayer
Bless to me this chair This strong and safe chair Under which I hide At the doctor's office. Bless to me this chair And its durable seat...
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betharichardson
Feb 26, 20141 min read
Sitting with an Aging Pet
For Spec You still chase bunnies in your sleep Tracking, barking, leaping Master of the back yard You still jump in the air when it's...
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betharichardson
Dec 30, 20131 min read
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from Jack! We are so grateful for each of you and your presence in our lives this year! Jack sends a head hug!
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betharichardson
Dec 11, 20131 min read
Spec Wonders Why
Spec wonders why he never gets to be Santa Dog.
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betharichardson
Oct 31, 20131 min read
Halloween with Jack and Spec
Check out more of Jack's cartoons at my Redbubble store and share Jack Gifs from Giphy.com.
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betharichardson
Oct 17, 20131 min read
Spec's Early Morning Haiku
Spec cries out his morning song and Jack wonders why he is up so early. Check out more of Jack's cartoons at my Redbubble store and...
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betharichardson
Jan 1, 20131 min read
Scottie Haiku for the New Year
Much love and best wishes for a Happy New Year from Jack to each of you! I face the new year. With new squirrels and cats and such....
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betharichardson
Dec 24, 20121 min read
Merry Christmas
Here's a bit of Scottie Christmas for you and yours .... A Christmas Poem Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house...
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betharichardson
Sep 26, 20122 min read
Jack and the Squeaky Toy Challenge
Jack and I are taking a Level 1 Obedience class at the Nashville Dog Training Club. We are halfway through the class of eight weeks....
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betharichardson
Sep 7, 20121 min read
Jack Learns to Read
Jack took up some new hobbies this summer. The one he's enjoying the most is reading. He's working his way through all the greatest dog...
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betharichardson
Dec 3, 20111 min read
Jack's Babysitting Job
Jack's friend, Tracy, called early this week to say that she had a job for Jack. Tracy needed help with Sammy the maltipoo puppy who was...
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