We make association leaders think.
  Raindrop here.
I’m mad at my mom.
I stole her computer.
Dragged it in my house.
And decided to blog about it.
Mom’s in town this week -Â so what about me?
I was a good girl.
I guarded her for hours.
And Mom petted that darn computer all day – ignoring me!
I wanted some attention.
I barked.
I jumped up by her feet.
I batted the [...]
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Everywhere we turn there are bees.
First Raindrop’s allergic reaction.
James’ discovery of three colonies.
Now this weekend.
We visited the little local bakery.
Sat on the bench eating our treats.
Relaxing in the weekend morn.
Enjoying the scenery.
A man cut the sunflowers in front of the bakery.
Raindrop charmed him.
(Definitely a dog lover.)
He returned with a sunflower for Raindrop.
We [...]
August 23rd, 2009 | Cynthia D'Amour | Comments | Continued
  Typical crossed wires.
Raindrop likes to snooze in the chair on our porch.
It’s one of her favorite summer activities.
Especially during the day when other dogs are in their houses.
It’s a lazy way to pass the time.
Today two college guys walked up to flyer our porch.
They didn’t see Raindrop.
They were loud in their approach.
And woke her.
Raindrop [...]
July 14th, 2009 | Cynthia D'Amour | Comments | Continued
  I miss her.
Raindrop is at Camp Grandma this week.
Raindrop’s deathly afraid of fireworks.
They started going off last weekend in our neighborhood.
My parents live in a less explosive area.
I didn’t realize how much I would miss Raindrop.
Sure, she sits and stares at me when I work from home.
And we have early morning negotiations.
(She lets me [...]
  My heart sunk.
James picked me up at the airport late last night.
I had been going for five days.
Facilitated ADA’s Leadership Institute.
Very tired and dreaming of bed.
“I’ve got some bad news…”
I clenched – who died or was sick?
Mom? Dad? Raindrop?
Whew! All were alive.
Then James told me Raindrop was attacked by another dog on Saturday.
The [...]
June 15th, 2009 | Cynthia D'Amour | Comments | Continued
And I didn’t realize it.
Raindrop here.
IÂ live in a neighborhood with lots of dogs in it.
But over the winter, many of us stay inside more.
For months, I only saw the dogs that live across the street.
Recently dogs started walking their owners again.
I didn’t like seeing them near my yard.
I made a lot of noise.
Mom started barking at me!
Mom [...]
May 18th, 2009 | Cynthia D'Amour | Comments | Continued
  Not fair!
It started a few days ago.
I could tell they were near.
But I didn’t get to investigate.
Dad kept me busy.
Today I got my chance.
First I helped Dad mow the yard.
Then we barbequed dinner together.
Which meant I got to explore the backyard.
Dad left me alone for a few minutes.
He took the meat in the house.
It was all the [...]
  And shook with fear.
Raindrop didn’t understand what was going on.
One minute I was screaming loudly.
The next had tears streaming.
Then moaning again.
My focus was on Michigan State losing the NCAA Championship game.
Her focus was on me.
What was wrong with the alpha dog?
Raindrop didn’t know what to do.
She ran to her “safe spot” near the kitchen.
Wouldn’t come out [...]
April 7th, 2009 | Cynthia D'Amour | Comments | Continued
Raindrop is a pretty intelligent girl.
James and I were talking and used “she” in a sentence.
It’s time for Raindrop to learn a new trick.
I want to teach her how to shake.
Raindrop wants to get to…
January 28th, 2009 | Cynthia D'Amour | Comments | Continued
Raindrop here – and alive.
This morning, Mom and Dad were ignoring me.
I decided to find something more fun to do.
Life was good!
It’s Raindrop and I’m frustrated tonight.
They are ignoring me – I don’t get it.
It doesn’t feel normal.
Who the heck is Hawaii?!
As Mom always says, makes me think of…
December 5th, 2008 | Cynthia D'Amour | Comments | Continued
And the skunk won.
Raindrop here.
Thanksgiving is usually one of my favorite days – this year was a different story.
We started out at Grandma and Grandpa’s.
Then we went over to Aunt Angie’s and Uncle Dave’s.
  And Mom didn’t even notice.
Raindrop here.
Mom has been consumed by finishing her Lazy Leader book.
Today was our first real day of snow.
It’s Halloween so it’s time for my annual gig as BatGirl.Â
Between us, I feel dumb with fake wings tied around my tummy.
I’m used to doing…
October 31st, 2008 | Cynthia D'Amour | Comments | Continued
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