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Jeanette
Washington State, USA
British mother of two, puppy parent, B2B marketer, dressage wannabe, Blogger
Interests: Science and nature, horses and dressage, raising puppies
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Thunder, fireworks, swimming - summer firsts for Raven
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It’s mid-July already and it’s hard to believe that the kids have been off from school for almost a month. Summer in the Pacific Northwest is very fleeting, so we try to cram in as many fun outdoor activities as possible--regardless of the weather. That’s made keeping up with my... Continue reading
Posted Jul 15, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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The view from the 37th floor
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It’s July 3rd and I’m on the 7:20 PM ferry on my way home from a long all day meeting in Seattle. I spent a productive day at a marketing team meeting planning our next quarter’s activities. Our meeting was in offices on the 37th floor of a downtown skyscraper.... Continue reading
Posted Jul 3, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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Meet Anna, holistic vet, photographer, mum, fellow Brit, world traveler and pet owner extraordinaire
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In a recent post I surfaced the concept of ‘hybrid’ friends—those friends that you share multiple interests or connections with. Anna is my ultimate hybrid friend. She’s British, has a daughter the same age as mine and loves horses, dogs, animals and nature—how cool is that! Anna and Raven outside... Continue reading
Posted Jun 26, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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Dance recitals, showers, historic forts and good friends
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I recenlty spend a wonderful weekend at my daughter AJ’s dance recital. She’s lucky enough to dance with Ling Hui, a very talented and dedicated dancer and teacher who’s based in Port Townsend. Every year she puts on a wonderful show featuring dancers from age four to adult. This is... Continue reading
Posted Jun 25, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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The perils of Pacific Northwest gardening
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Gardening in the Pacific Northwest in spring is challenging to say the least. This is my fourth or fifth year of having a small vegetable garden and there are a few constants that I’ve battled each year—cool weather, too much rain, slugs, mice and birds. It took three plantings of... Continue reading
Posted Jun 19, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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The adventures of cone head, the post-operative dog
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It’s been a little while since I’ve written about Raven our puppy. Life has gotten a little more hectic as the days are lengthening and there’s outside work to do in addition to everything else. Plus I started half-leasing a horse in May—that will be the subject of another post.... Continue reading
Posted Jun 9, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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I'm not really a geek am I?
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Some people would label me a geek. I have worked in the software industry for over twenty years, so it would be a fair assumption to think I was a little on the geeky side. I of course don’t think of myself in those terms and even shun most modern... Continue reading
Posted Jun 3, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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Bridge and ferry karma--my Monday commute
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Most days I have a two second commute—from the kitchen to my home office. Mondays I usually make the trek into Seattle to meet face-to-face with clients at the company I work for as a contractor. That commute takes over 2 hours each way—if you have good bridge and ferry... Continue reading
Posted May 21, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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I really love my cat, but….
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I am so blessed with my pets—both my puppy and cat are adorable and great company. I have to say however that lately my cat’s antics have started to get a little annoying. Luna has always visited me during the night, but since we got our puppy the visits have... Continue reading
Posted May 6, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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Deer, hillbilly water fun and T-bones – three firsts for Raven
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Our little puppy is growing up. She’s now almost five months old and maturing very nicely (for the most part that is). Today was a big day for Raven. She got to ‘help’ my husband Joe make a new raised bed for the vegetable garden—she’s gradually getting used to loud... Continue reading
Posted Apr 22, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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I left my heart in the Sierras
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As I sit here looking out of the ferry window on a wet, grey Seattle morning, I want to be back in sunny California. The specific place I want to be is in the foothills of the Sierras in the most beautiful ranchland you can imagine. On the last day... Continue reading
Posted Apr 19, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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My puppy still loves me - not so sure about my cat
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We just got back from a wonderful spring break in California, and I’m glad to report that my puppy still loves me. I’m not so sure about the cat. I have to admit to having been a little worried about leaving my little dog for a week for the first... Continue reading
Posted Apr 11, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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Who are these kids, and why are they calling me mum (mom)!
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If you’re a mum, the words on the bumper sticker above perfectly express the way we all feel at times. That phrase goes hand in hand with what I dub as ‘Talking Heads’ moments—you know those times when you suddenly think to yourself “How did I get here!” I’ve been... Continue reading
Posted Apr 10, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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Is it hairy or downy? Spring birding adventures with Raven (our puppy)
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Spring has finally arrived and the woodpeckers are busy. When Raven and I go out on our morning romp around the property the unmistakable hammering of these cool birds echoes through the woods. I’m a keen amateur birder, and have really enjoyed learning more about the birds of the Pacific... Continue reading
Posted Mar 31, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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Coyotes, skunk cabbage and bold little puppies
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At sixteen weeks old my puppy is becoming a little ‘big for her paws’. We live on acreage on a very quiet dead-end road, and up until recently Raven has been great about sticking close by the house or following me along the trails. I always have her on the... Continue reading
Posted Mar 27, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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Puppy play dates and new human friends
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It’s not enough that I have guilt about whether my kids get enough time with their friends. Now I have to worry about my puppy’s social skills. You would expect that living in the sticks would mean that you’d be surrounded by neighbors with dogs. Not. Raven doesn’t seem to... Continue reading
Posted Mar 24, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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Grotty, crisps, gormless and articulated lorries – and other new additions to my Brit / American dictionary
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If you're with a Brit and they yell “watch out for that artic” you need to pay attention. Failure to do so could be very dangerous for your health. A fine example of an "artic". Be sure to avoid colliding with these at all times. When in the UK look... Continue reading
Posted Mar 23, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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Snow, puppies, kids, pizza, good neighbors and a few too many appointments
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When you live in the boonies, you try to minimize trips into town by combining multiple appointments and errands. Some days I’m a little optimistic as to what I can actually achieve without imploding. Last week I had one of those days. Here’s how it went: 6:15 AM – awake... Continue reading
Posted Mar 21, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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Meet Jeremiah - thespian, historian, break-dancer, writer and front man at the Owl Sprit Café in Port Townsend
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When I thought about writing a series of posts on the people and places that make living in small-town America great, Jeremiah and the Owl Sprit Café immediately sprang to mind. They together are a perfect example of what makes a small, locally-owned business worth visiting. The food, drinks and... Continue reading
Posted Mar 18, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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Spring, Seattle and sensible shoes
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If you’re going to be walking around Seattle, I’d advise sensible shoes. This for me has been a painful lesson to learn. I have skidded and slipped my way down the steep hills that lead to the ferry on more than one occasion. This was when I still tried to... Continue reading
Posted Mar 16, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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Quick picks, homework help, boffer swords and lots more at the Jefferson County library
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When I think of things I love about living in rural Jefferson County, our library always springs to mind. It’s an integral part of our life, and an invaluable resource for the community. Both my kids have grown up there. My daughter ‘AJ’ started at baby time classes when I... Continue reading
Posted Mar 16, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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From diaper (nappy) bags and cheerios to dog treats and pooper scooper bags
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There are many parallels between raising children and puppies. One of which is the need to be prepared at all times. When my kids were toddlers, I would never leave home without the trusty old diaper bag, snacks, drinks and a selection of toys. Tissues and baby wipes were strategically... Continue reading
Posted Mar 15, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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Northwest profiles # 47: mildly-confused British transplant
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If you live in the Puget Sound region and haven’t spent the last couple of years under a rock, chances are that you’ve seen or heard one of those great Pemco Insurance commercials. You know the ones that end with “We’re a lot like you, a little different”. When I... Continue reading
Posted Mar 13, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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Brit food double header – bangers and mash, stew and dumplings
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British food may not have the best reputation in culinary circles (quite undeserved in my humble opinion), but in my house it makes a regular appearance. This weekend I served two of my favorite Brit meals in a row. Maybe it was the cold winter weather that reminded me of... Continue reading
Posted Mar 12, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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My puppy wrecked my obstacle course!
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My daughter’s creativity never ceases to amaze me. The other morning before school and while it was still frosty outside; she devised an obstacle course for her scooter. Necessity being the mother of invention she constructed the course with materials she had close at hand—2 jump ropes, a football (soccer... Continue reading
Posted Mar 10, 2012 at a foot in both camps
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