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Dogs ride the ups and downs with us. Real life Surf Dog Diaries

Meet writer dogs. Rider dogs. Best dog friends. Surf the couch, the www, or a wave. Wave back at us!

It's all about the ride. The ride of life with a dog.

Fall in our front yard - Columbia River Gorge - syncline         Photo (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

Fall in our front yard - Columbia River Gorge - syncline         Photo (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

Gratitude. Giving back. Slow mo holidays. Happy Thanksgiving week.

Barbara Ayers November 26, 2020

‘Tis the season to take stock of all that we have - all that we are.

‘Tis the season of gratitude.

Sunday morning                                         Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

Sunday morning                                         Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

For the simple joys of life.

Sleeping in.

Snuggling up.

No politics. 

No agenda.

Slo mo Sundays.

Be fragile.

Be human.

Be dog-like.

Say “I love you.”

Better yet, show it.

Curl up.

Burrow under the covers.

Breath the same air.

Are we lucky to have each other, or what?

Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

 

 

 

In Oregon, we are thankful for the majesty of nature around us.

Grounding us.

Sharing forest secrets.      

River currents.

The journey.

Mountain hikes to panoramic views.

Elk, bear, eagle and quail commuting through the yard.

Though it's a big, busy, loud world out there, life begins and ends in moments like these -- quiet moments.

Moments between moments.

If we slow down and stop rushing from A to B.

If we listen to the quiet.

The call of the quail in the yard.

Fall hike in the Pacific NW. Doodle hunting for sticks!                      Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

Fall hike in the Pacific NW. Doodle hunting for sticks!                      Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

We don't all speak the same language - or live in the same neighborhood. Some of us eat meat – some of us, seed.

Tia and Doodle - lion and lamb.                                                        Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

Tia and Doodle - lion and lamb.          Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

But wherever in the world we are, we are neighbors.

Maybe even relatives - whatever our species.

We are all on this planet together.

We are here to blaze a trail – to help – to give what we can.

To share.

To help each other find our way.

To find the meaning of life.

Sometimes we get lost - and in being lost, we find a whole new journey.

Give thanks. Give back. It's that time of year.

Whatever causes are important to you, help them.  

Whatever lives you can touch – please do so.

Here are a few of the causes we give to - believe in. 

Hood River Rotary service project at Hood River Middle School 2016 - cleaning up the track. That's me, Barb, on the right - the girl.         Photo: Michael McElwee

Hood River Rotary service project at Hood River Middle School 2016 - cleaning up the track. That's me, Barb, on the right - the girl.         Photo: Michael McElwee

Snow will be closing in soon.

There’s a turkey, giving his all for us.

There’s a moment- in the quiet-  when we feel completely alone – and that’s when we know how much we need each other.

It will be a long time before the renewal of spring.

There’s a guy in a red suit coming to town at some point.

I think he has a list...

Doodle's Saturday selfie                                                                           Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

Doodle's Saturday selfie                        Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

 

Happy holidays!

Barb Ayers and fur friends.

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Hats off to you

First responders

This fall, we almost took the fall. THANK YOU first responders on the Eagle Creek Fire

Barbara Ayers November 5, 2017

Fall is a time for gratitude. Thank you to those that saved our community in the Eagle Creek Fire. And thanks to Ma Nature who helped us, too.

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Doodle's sleepy Sunday morning selfie                                                            &n…

Doodle's sleepy Sunday morning selfie                                                                                                             Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

Gratitude. Giving back. Slow motion Sundays.

Barbara Ayers November 13, 2016

‘Tis the season to take stock of all that we have - all that we are.

‘Tis the season of gratitude.

Sunday morning                                         Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

Sunday morning                                         Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

For the simple joys of life.

Sleeping in. Snuggling up.

No politics. No Type A. No agenda.

Slo mo Sunday mornings.

Be fragile. Be human. Say “I love you.”

Better yet, show it. That’s what dogs do.

Curl up. Burrow under the covers.

Breath the same air.

Are we lucky to have each other, or what?

Outdoor dog fun in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest - near Trout Lake, WA     Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

Outdoor dog fun in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest - near Trout Lake, WA     Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Oregon, we are thankful for the majesty of nature around us. Grounding us.

Sharing forest secrets.      

River currents. The journey.

Mountain hikes to panoramic views.

Elk, bear, eagle and quail commuting through the yard.

Though it's a big, busy, loud world out there, life begins and ends in moments like these -- quiet moments. Moments between moments.

If we slow down and stop rushing from A to B. If we listen to the quiet.

The call of the quail in the yard.

Magical hike in the Pacific NW                                      Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

Magical hike in the Pacific NW                                      Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

We don't all speak the same language - or live in the same neighborhood. Some of us eat meat – some of us, seed.

Tia and Doodle - lion and lamb.                      Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

Tia and Doodle - lion and lamb.                      Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

But wherever in the world we are, we are neighbors. Maybe even relatives - whatever our species.

We are all on this planet together.

We are here to blaze a trail – to help – to give what we can. To share. To help each other find our way. To find the meaning of life.

Sometimes we get lost - and in being lost, we find a whole new journey.

Give thanks. Give back. It's that time of year.

Whatever causes are important to you, help them.  Whatever lives you can touch – please do so.

Here are a few causes we believe in.

Hood River Rotary service project at Hood River Middle School 2016 - cleaning up the track. That's me, Barb, on the right - the girl.         Photo: Michael McElwee

Hood River Rotary service project at Hood River Middle School 2016 - cleaning up the track. That's me, Barb, on the right - the girl.         Photo: Michael McElwee

Snow will be closing in soon. There’s a turkey, giving his all for us.

There’s a moment- in the quiet-  when we feel completely alone – and that’s when we know how much we need each other.

It will be a long time before the renewal of spring.

Fall view in the front yard - Coyote Wall syncline                                                        &nb…

Fall view in the front yard - Coyote Wall syncline                                                                                             Photo (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org

There’s a guy in a red suit coming to town at some point – I think he has a list...

 

Happy holiday season!

Dog mom Barb Ayers

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