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Hi, my name is Annie. Welcome to my book reviews, ponderings on life, holiday reviews and occasional movie reviews.
The image of this painting ‘Girl with her dog’ reminds me so much of all the things I love… dogs and beaches. Thank you to the artist.
My Recent Posts
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
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One of the undeniably beautiful and endlessly mysterious facts of this life is the strong bond we share with our dogs. We humans, as a species, began to domesticate dogs thousands of years ago. Now they are a non-negotiable (for many of us) part of our lives. In Australia (where I live), dogs reside and…
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Just before Christmas 2025, I lost a dear friend. A friend who greatly embodied the infinitely noble virtues of kindness, love, compassion and loyalty. A friend who always brightened my day and who lived each day to the full. And the beautifully heartbreaking twist? My friend was a dog. A black Labrador called Miffy. A…
