In the spirit of Christmas and the Advent Calendar that has been revamped and re-purposed in myriad ways, I have decided to do one of another sort. Instead of taking one chocolate per day (or wine or whatever goodie is in vogue) or adding one item into a box to donate for a good cause (a very good thing, indeed) I have chosen to send a little love to my favourite blogs.
Day 22 – Tails Around the Ranch
I’ve been exchanging with Monika over on a few other blogs for a little while and have had some fun exchanges, especially during Frank’s musicals. As his official Maître d’, I’m kinda all over the place and she has a good level of sass so it stood to reason that I mosey my way over into her domain. No regrets there!
Monika and her sidekick Sam, are pet therapists, so there are a lot of shares about the important work they do but no worries, she has a great sense of humour about it and Sam is oh-so patient with her shenanigans, let me tell you. Even letting her call him Knucklehead! Along with her Monday Musings, Nearly Wordless Wednesday or her Nature Friday regular posts, she shares lovely photos and thoughts about all sorts of stuff. The way she writes is the way I imagine a face-to-face conversation would be. Natural, funny and good-natured, with just enough smart-aleckyness to make it interesting!
A Dalectable Life 
Just took a look. Thanks for another wonderful introduction!
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Sweet! So glad you did!
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My, but you are determined to broaden our blogging horizons! So I ventured there. Seems Denver really does the Christmas Lights thing.:)
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Well… I am out to spread the love and if that means others horizons are broadened, then, hey! It’s a bonus!! It does seem so, doesn’t it? Meanwhile, I have a whole lotta nothing decorated…
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There is more to this season than Christmas trimmings. 🙂
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Darn tootin’…. but it shore to look perty when all decorated and stuff.
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It helps to lift spirits. Much needed at this darkest time of the year. This year I have themed it red. Previous years I’ve favoured gold. T’m sure there’s some psychological signifivance. 🙂
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That is does. Oooohhh red… and gold…
I’m sure there is 😉 Mine is always the same multi-coloured!! 😉
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It’s the artist in me. Picasso, probably.
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Must be. I dunno that I will ever have a theme… though I do admire those who do!
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Maybe it’s that I’m here on my own and … free to express myself.
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That’s what I figure will happen once my boys fly the coop…
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There’s a certain … release I think I might call it. After all those years, to be just me. Or in your case, just you.
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I canna lie… I canna wait! 😀
Doesn’t mean I don’t love ’em, of course…
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I know exactly what you mean. And I think that’s what it’s such joy when it happens.
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And it’s so funny… I have friends who are all “woe is me” they are leaving… I look at them and think…. really? Then again, diff’rent strokes and if you happy, I happy…
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It could be a difference in how we centre our lives. I worked with a woman whose whole life seemed to revolve around her children. All of whom were grown, with families of their own. And it wasn’t that she had no opportunties for other interests.
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So very true. I’m of the type that they are part of my life, not MY life…
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Indeed; this we do share. Love them, but happy if they’re happy doing their thing. Which they are. 🙂
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Absolutely!!
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Dear Dale,
No wonder you and Monika hit it off. Your writing is always so natural and honest. Thank you for another lovely introduction.
Shalom and hugs from the car,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
I think that might just be the why 😉
Glad you enjoyed.
Lotsa love and safe driving (Jan),
Dale
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Yeah Monika! Oh yes, she has some sass!!!! … and loves a good beer!
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Yet another reason to like her!
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Oh what a great photo, what a gorgeous boy!
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They are both gorgeous!
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I’m a’ headin’ over there right now!
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If you are a dog-lover, you’ll get an extra bonus!
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Me love livin’ things with wagging/swishing/bobbing tails. Pooches fit the description right nicely!
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Then you shall find bliss with Monika and Sam, the Knucklehead and sometimes, Elsa the Ninja
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Ninja!!!!! 🙂
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Monika is great peeps, indeed!
Her tales on tales and lights and flowers and everything else under the Colorado sun is something special.
Great going Q!
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I agree, she is great peeps. And, of course she has just the right amount of sassy 😉
Indeed…
Gracias, B!
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There has to be the requisite sassy, fo sho.
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To keep you in the circle, without a doubt 😉
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I am in bebe!
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Awww, I’m seriously blushing. Thank you for including me in your Advent adventures. Finding you and your blog has been such a delight for me, and our various exchanges over Sorryless’ and A Frank Angle’s blogs just makes my day. There’s nothing better than finding someone who’s clever, smart as all get out, takes amazing photos and is able to dish back the sass, girlfriend. You make me smile in so many ways (and drool whenever I see your culinary skills on Instagram). For all these reasons and more, I am extraordinarily grateful. 😍
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Well-deserved, Lady!
Exchanges? Us? Whatchu talkin’ about! LOL!
That’s what I say about you, so, we good… I love watching your exchanges with Sorryless… I feel so dumb sometimes!
And I’m glad I make you smile and share in the sass!
Welcome to my family!
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So thrilled to be included of your sassy tribe.
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Only the best make it, yanno…
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I have met several blogging buddies in person. It strengthens the online relationship and is generally a positive thing.
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That is so cool. I’ve met two and know I will meet more in the future..
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I just started following Monika recently and am enjoying her style of laying down the words. Excellent choice, Dale.
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Yay! Another blogger we have in common! 🎄💥🎁
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Yes! And silly her trying to tell me she doesn’t belong… to that I say pffft!
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Pffft!!!
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