Breathtaking Bilbao, Spain by da-AL

The Guggenheim Bilbao, Spain

Sure Frank Gehry's amazing architecture at the Guggenheim Museum helped put a failing Bilbao, Spain back on the map. Front, back, in, and out the Guggenheim Museum, Spain, turns perceptions upside down and inside out (tap or click each photo for more info)... However, art and art-worthy architecture abound everywhere in Bilbao. Along the way to the… Continue reading Breathtaking Bilbao, Spain by da-AL

Phenomenal French Basque Country: Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Bayonne, Biarritz, France by da-AL

da-AL in France

Gorgeous fine sandy beaches, magnificent architecture, and like everywhere else in France — fantastic food! Our vacation had started in beautiful Barcelona. From there we drove through wonderful Huesca (note: my upcoming novel is titled, "Flamenco & the Sitting Cat"), pretty Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, and enchanting Espelette. We were headed further into French Basque Country... Now we overnighted… Continue reading Phenomenal French Basque Country: Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Bayonne, Biarritz, France by da-AL

Preparation Tips for the Road Trip of Your Dreams by Julie Morris

Photo of sunsetting over a lake, next to a recreational vehicle and foldable camping chair.

What's not to love about vacations, right? For me, they're all the better with my dogs! Here are blogger Julie Morris' hints for car adventures... Every year, millions of Americans take road trips. If you’re considering one, these tips will help you prepare. Plan Ahead Make sure you have a solid itinerary. Compile a list… Continue reading Preparation Tips for the Road Trip of Your Dreams by Julie Morris

New Year Resolutions You Can Actually Keep by bookshelfbattle

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Photo of toy pig pigging out in a colorful cupcake
Thanks Ryan McGuire of Gratisography.com for this cool pic!

Hate resolutions? Standards too high? Bookshelfbattle to the rescue!…

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Fart more.

Eat more.

Be ruder.

Smell worse.

Do less.

Procrastinate more…tomorrow.

Exercise less.

Watch more TV.

Play more video games.

Be lazier.

Read less.

Fail more.

Don’t be productive.

Eat more candy.

Don’t get out and meet anyone.

Get fatter.

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May Your Holidays be Merry (Not Sad) Be Careful and Watchful for the Welfare of Your Pet by Yvonne Daniel

Photo of brown dog by Yvonne Daniels
Photo by Yvonne Daniels of Pets, People and, Life blog

Helping animals everywhere and at all times of the year is important to fellow blogger, Yvonne Daniels of Pets, People and, Life. On her blog, she writes, “I was born and reared in the same county where I have lived my entire life. I grew up on a farm in central Texas and as a toddler, I already loved the animals, especially the cats, dogs, horses, and mules.” For many years I have not eaten anything that is hoofed or feathered. I sometimes eat fish.” Here she shares her wisdom for keeping our furry friends safe and healthy over the winter holidays…

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Dog Puppy 037

Puppy. Border collie (smooth) and Australian shepherd cross. Photo taken about 2013.

I posted this about six years ago.. This is a repost at the request of Da al. https://happinessbetweentails.com/ this post. She has my permission to reblog. Please excuse any typos. I have not been in the best mood of late since I had Beasley, the cat, “put down” this past Saturday. A week ago I had my pit bull, Lucky (14 years old approximately) euthanized. So the loss of two pets in a week is a bit much. But I am ok.

A time for many to celebrate but if your pet eats or chews on something that is toxic or that can cause real harm to the animal’s body then there isn’t much to be happy about. There are so many things that are deadly or can make your pet sick that this list, as I typesort…

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