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I'm happily married and lucky enough to know it.
Interests: travel, dogs, games, art, animals, old cars, language, cooking, movies, reading, photography, shoes, chickens, clothing, my husband. not in that order.
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Jackal the Chiweenie (Chihuahua Dachshund mix) is looking good in this realistic portrait by Megh Raj Thapa. He assures me that it will have a bright background color, but the detail in this series by Megh Raj has been worth... Continue reading
Posted yesterday at Danger Dog Blog
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Thursday night the famed Pilgrim's bookstore burned in a conflagration that took Kathmandu firefighters over 12 hours to douse. The Nepali newspapers report various causes and, of course, the rumors are flying. Burnt books are strewn across the shop. It... Continue reading
Posted yesterday at Danger Dog Blog
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Dilip and his wife smilingly display some personal favorites. Jasper the Cockapoo is lovely in this third final portrait by Dilip. Notice that Jasper is 'Enlighted'. Once Dilip did a sign that read 'Denger Gogs'. Lily the grey cat is... Continue reading
Posted yesterday at Danger Dog Blog
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Sagar never disappoints and this trip is no exception. Three-Hole Punch is an unusual name for this cute Terrier mix. Sagar has done a fine job catching her in a playful mood. Buzz is an elegant Retriever in this portrait... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at Danger Dog Blog
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Clementine is my first ever Treed Walker Coon Hound, and if my old friend Buddy is anything to go by, we can trust that she is indeed loud. And beautiful. What a pretty pup she is. I think that her... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at Danger Dog Blog
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Charles is a lovely Cocker Spaniel. In his first final by Punam Thapa, Charles looks sweet. In fact, Punam said that he reminded him of Punam's first dog Gogol. Also by Punam is this pastel portrait of Quilty the Calico... Continue reading
Posted 4 days ago at Danger Dog Blog
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Sunset on the rooftop of the Green Tara Hotel in Pokhara is always a treat. This beautiful view comes with a great sound track as well...varied birdsong fills the air. You can see more about the Green Tara on a... Continue reading
Posted 5 days ago at Danger Dog Blog
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Jackal is an adorable ChiWeenie (Chihuahua Dachshund mix) here hand painted on metal in his first final by Jit Gurung of Munal Arts here in Pokhara, Nepal. Russell and Morris make a dapper pair of Chihuahuas as they laze on... Continue reading
Posted 5 days ago at Danger Dog Blog
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Gabby the Doberman Pinscher, by Shahi Arts in Pokhara, is a beautiful example of a classic Danger Dog. This is the first work in progress I have seen of this pretty dog. Can't wait to see the others! Also by... Continue reading
Posted 6 days ago at Danger Dog Blog
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Hello from Nepal. Lal Karki, an artist that I first hired in 2007, has finished three portraits of new Danger Dogs. Chip is a handsome Pit Bull and Labrador mix, who does not look at all scary to me. In... Continue reading
Posted 7 days ago at Danger Dog Blog
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Or maybe not so live. We went to the top of a hill today and ended up in a hotel with a magnificent view. Imagine my surprise when I found this taxidermied boxer in the lobby! His name is (was)... Continue reading
Posted 7 days ago at Danger Dog Blog
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New Year's Day in Pokhara ended with a lovely rainbow on the roof of our Hotel, the Green Tara. The last sunset of the year 2069 on Lake Fewa in Pokhara. There are no motorized vehicles allowed on this lake... Continue reading
Posted Apr 14, 2013 at Danger Dog Blog
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I haven't been here in Pokhara for long, but I have already seen some great new Danger Dogs. Jasper is a darling Cockapoo and this is the first completed portrait on this trip. This was hand painted on metal by... Continue reading
Posted Apr 14, 2013 at Danger Dog Blog
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April 13, 2013 is the beginning of Nepal's New Year of 2070. Let's hope a new decade brings in much good luck to Nepal. This is Rambo, an old friend in Pokhara. He likes to sit on this wall and... Continue reading
Posted Apr 13, 2013 at Danger Dog Blog
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After my 8 hour bus ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara, I jumped right into the internet. Walking home, I came across this very active volleyball game. The flags and festivities behind the game are in preparation for the Nepali New... Continue reading
Posted Apr 11, 2013 at Danger Dog Blog
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Stopping by at Megh Raj's studio was a real treat. He was much farther along and the colors are bright. Spartapuss the Black Cat is shining in her feather boa, like the cat that ate the canary. Megh Raj really... Continue reading
Posted Apr 11, 2013 at Danger Dog Blog
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Imagine how happy I was when I stopped by Sagar's studio and saw these line drawings of the works in progress of Julio and Grover, an adorable pair of Westies. These West Highland Terriers are going to be special. Next... Continue reading
Posted Apr 10, 2013 at Danger Dog Blog
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When Dilip said that he would be ready with all work complete on Monday, I was understandably surprised. Well, I was right, but he did make a great start. Chip as a work in progress, by Dilip Niroj. Chip is... Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2013 at Danger Dog Blog
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I came across this old Beware of the Dog sign that features a handsome black labrador. You can see the stencilled sign that has replaced all of the old charming ones! This fancy beware of the dog sign is almost... Continue reading
Posted Apr 7, 2013 at Danger Dog Blog
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Finding new beware of dog signs here in Kathmandu is getting harder and harder, so ths is a great new find. This is a classic style featuring a German Shepherd with a large tongue. Here is an out of the... Continue reading
Posted Apr 6, 2013 at Danger Dog Blog
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Another lovely sunset in Kathmandu. Taken from a friend's rooftop, I tried to capture the wind gusts that buffeted the tree along with the prayer flags. The clouds were magnificent. You could feel the atmospheric pressure that accompanied the upcoming... Continue reading
Posted Apr 4, 2013 at Danger Dog Blog
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Yangon (formerly known as Rangoon) is chock full of lovely and diverse spirit houses meant to appease the many nats that populate Myanmar. Nat spirit house in downtown Yangon The nat houses vary from elaborate to simple. All included fresh... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2013 at Danger Dog Blog
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We are back in Boudha and the stupa is newly outfitted with blue lights that put a wonderful glow on this holy site. This is just before a sudden squall that made the prayer flags dance and put the stupa... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2013 at Danger Dog Blog
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Some of you may have heard that there was some trouble here in Myanmar over the last week or two. It is very difficult to find out what is really happening here, and believe me, some of the rumors are... Continue reading
Posted Mar 28, 2013 at Danger Dog Blog
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It has been surprisingly difficult to order a signboard here in Myanmar. But I have been perservering! Artist John Gyo with his completed portrait of Rocky - the very first Danger Dog from Burma This young artist named John Gyo... Continue reading
Posted Mar 22, 2013 at Danger Dog Blog