I woke up early, rushed through a routine, morning yoga session and trotted downstairs to check on the party preparations. Patio chairs fluffed? Check Pretty flowers watered? Check BBQ grill ready? Check Diana zoomed round the kitchen making burger patties and potato salad. I walked right into the middle of the kitchen and test drove […]
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Jan 27, 2016 | Post by: diana No Comments
Under The Lamp Post – Chapter 12
Out and about on my evening walk with Diana, I was busy minding everyone’s business, keeping a watchful eye on stuff. We stopped in front of Duchess’ house so our humans could talk about the neighborhood BBQ party tomorrow. I wagged my tail and nodded at Duchess. We quietly stood side by side in the grass along […]
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Nov 08, 2015 | Post by: diana No Comments
Under The Lamp Post – Chapter 11
Barking my head off, I dug in my paws and resisted as Diana dragged me into the house and slammed the front door. No, Sasha. You’ve barked at enough invisible dangers today. What! Who is she kidding? Invisible? Not this time. Danger locked eyes with me and made itself known only 20 feet away from […]
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Nov 01, 2015 | Post by: diana No Comments
Under The Lamp Post – Chapter 10
On Cherry Wood Lane, good news spreads even faster than bad. Before the garage door to Duchess’ house slid shut, Leola and Ryan were rushing as fast as their wings and paws could go down the streets sharing the news flash with every Pal. Duchess is home! Duchess is home! Reaching my house, Leola swooped […]
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Oct 21, 2015 | Post by: diana No Comments
Under the Lamp Post – Chapter 9
Diana and I made our way to the park so I could work off some of my energy before bed. I distractedly sniffed my way down the sidewalk as we headed to the park in the very center of our neighborhood. My thoughts were heavy and important. Once there, Diana took a seat on a […]
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Oct 14, 2015 | Post by: diana No Comments
Under The Lamp Post – Chapter 8
An uncomfortable silence quieted every pal’s breathing. There was nothing left to say. None of my friends could look at me. I couldn’t look back at any of my friends. Forbi’s betrayal confused them and hurt me deeply – but it didn’t really surprise me. I flattened my ears against my head and with a trembling voice […]
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Jul 14, 2015 | Post by: diana 2 Comments
Under The Lamp Post – Chapter 7
My reputation just caught with me. I have a history of barking and chasing after Duchess. To be honest, I have a history of barking at and chasing every Pal in the neighborhood. Even so, I’ve never caught anything or hurt anything in my life. I explained my side of the story. I know what […]
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Jun 30, 2015 | Post by: diana No Comments
Under The Lamp Post – Chapter 6
Summer mornings start early around here. By 6:00 am everyone was up and busy doing their day. I shook off my tiredness from being up so late, stretched into a flawless downward dog and yawned deeply. Diana opened one eye, hoping I won’t notice. Who is she trying to kid here? It’s my job to […]
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Jun 09, 2015 | Post by: diana 2 Comments
Under The Lamp Post – Chapter 5
Everyone turns and looks up the street when we hear Duchess’ human call out. April runs down her porch steps, out into the middle of the street. She is fully dressed, her purse on her shoulder and keys dangling from her front pocket. Her high heel sandals clack on the pavement. Diana rushes up the […]
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Jun 05, 2015 | Post by: diana No Comments
Under The Lamp Post – Chapter 4
Flipping on the porch light, Diana unlocks the front door and I throw myself forward. I have no self-control. I need out and I need out now. Everything I learned from David at Bark Busters doesn’t exist in my mind. I only know I have to help my friend. Diana opens the door. I gamble […]
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Jun 02, 2015 | Post by: diana No Comments
Under The Lamp Post – Chapter 3
The lamp post desperately flicks on. Sound fills every inch of my shadowy bedroom, slamming through the air, shattering my ears. First louder, then quieter, as it echoes down the street towards the wooded darkness. I hear her paws dragging along the cement sidewalk. Every single hair rises and forms a ridge down my back. […]
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May 29, 2015 | Post by: diana No Comments
Under The Lamp Post – Chapter 2
It’s getting late. Michael needs to sleep and Diana can’t sleep at all. “Come on, Sasha. Let’s go sleep in The Girl Room.” We quietly slip from the bed and creep across the shadowy carpeting. Diana slowly opens the door. I always get excited when we get up during the night. I’m ever hopeful that […]
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May 26, 2015 | Post by: diana 2 Comments
Under The Lamp Post – Chapter 1
Good Pals day to you. Join us and read along as Sasha begins telling “Under The Lamp Post – A Cherry Wood Lane Pals Mystery.” I could lie on my back, with my paws up in the air, forever. I rub my short, fox red fur against the cotton blankets and relax my tail. The late […]
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