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To Eat or Not to Eat

Recently Rudy heard a rumor that’s brought us both a certain amount of pain. “I’m sure of it,” he insists. “That dog gets a treat…just for eating.” His eyes widened, sort of like Madame Blavatsky’s, and he fixed me with … Continue reading

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Rudy Meets (Cuppa) Joe

Sometime in these last weeks, Rudy has developed a taste for coffee. “It’s chewy, strong, with just a hint of maple syrup—exactly the way I like it,” he says. By “exactly the way I like it,” Rudy means he likes … Continue reading

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Rudy and a Tail of Two Towns (cont.)

Part 2: Bennington, Vermont Rudy came aboard in late fall, so we haven’t had a chance to go swimming together yet. Nor are we even really sure what his feelings are toward water (or at least the idea of being … Continue reading

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Rudy and a Tail of Two Towns

Part 1: Williamstown, Massachusetts “It was the best of times, it was the wurst…” Rudy looked thoughtful. “Yes, that’s right. It was pretty good all around.” Not one to toss superlatives lightly, Rudy took a moment to fondly remember our … Continue reading

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