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The last test results on Apollo came back positive for Valley Fever. In fact she said the test came back strongly positive, so it’s fairly serious. Dogs in the Southwest get Valley Fever just like humans do, and as in humans usually just infects the lungs. But in some cases it will break out and […]

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Apollo has epilepsy, or at least appears to have the dog version. I was on my computer when I heard a thumping sound outside. I found Apollo stretched out on the ground on his side, with his front and rear legs swinging around like he was trying to run. His hind legs kept hitting some […]

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For several years, every Monday Gisele has driven to Scottsdale for a small advanced French class that met in the home of one of the students, Angela Morley. Gisele mentioned to me that Angela, an elderly lady, was a composer and had won some awards. Angela died last Monday, and I looked into her past […]

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I must be either in the Twilight Zone, or I’m asleep and will wake soon. I just imagined that the Arizona Cardinals are going to the Super Bowl. What a ridiculous idea!

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I posted previously how Apollo can run beside the bike, using the special “Springer” attachment. As he gets older and stronger, he is taking on his hereditary role and has started to pull the bike. As we leave the driveway, he is running as fast as he can — up to 15 MPH with my […]

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Gisele and I are going away for a week or so. First to Las Vegas for two nights, then San Francisco to visit Gisele’s sister Angela, then finally down to Pasadena to visit Devon. Leaving tomorrow (Monday) morning, back early the next week. Derek is still on winter break, but decided to stay home and […]

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