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Paw Injury Makes Typing Difficult!

January 28, 2009 >> Leave a Comment

Apologies… I sliced the tip of my finger with a newly sharpened knife and it makes typing ridiculously slow and tedious.  As a result I am terribly behind in most everything I have to do on a computer, which more often than not, is most everything I have to do for much of the day. At least it’s not a dog’s paw–I had a dog who badly cut his a pad on his paw and it was absurd trying to keep it clean and dry!

In lieu of words, here are 2 photos a fantastic photographer, Nic Berard, took of Will (the same photographer who did the photos on the top of the blog and website), Lassie and me.  I love the one of Will playing because he looks half insane (and who doesn’t when they are completely lost in exuberance?) and I love that Lassie is in the background looking engaged and youthful (she was 14 in this photo.)  (And also, it’s wonderful to look at green grass too.. what a switch from the 8 below and snow we had this morning.). The second photo I love because it is a realistic portrait of me and Will, him young and vibrant and me Botox-less, crinkly-faced but happy.

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Comments

  1. Kelly Ladouceur says

    January 28, 2009 at 4:27 pm

    Awesome, awesome pictures Trish, especially the second one! Hope that paw of yours is feeling better soon.

  2. Karen says

    January 28, 2009 at 6:16 pm

    These are fantastic photos. The lighting in the portrait one is beautiful, but I imagine you already noticed that.
    I’d love to come up and shoot some myself since photography and dogs are my two favorite things in the world and you, Will and Lassie seem like you would be a blast to spend an hour with. Happy dogs captured for eternity are the best. Happy wet dogs are even better.

  3. Debra says

    January 28, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    My husband gave me a great kevlar glove for xmas after I sliced my finger chopping bell peppers for the second time (local kitchen store). It works great! I love the photos – pure joy on everyone’s face.

  4. Kerry L. says

    January 29, 2009 at 11:48 am

    Great photos!! Kerry

  5. Susan says

    January 29, 2009 at 12:43 pm

    Thanks for sharing your family pictures with us. They are treasures.

  6. Sabine says

    January 30, 2009 at 7:33 am

    Those are awsome pictures ! The second one is my favorite, though. :)) Very photogenic, the two of you.

    Hope that finger of yours feels better soon !
    Get well greetings from VA.

    http://666kb.com/i/b5zq4aziw52fo7h4f.jpg

  7. Emily~ DreamEyce says

    January 30, 2009 at 1:23 pm

    Awesome pics! What a talented photographer, and stunning dogs 🙂

    I’m glad I found your blog! I love your books, and have a huge respect for your lifes work. I can’t wait to read, and learn more *G*

  8. Trisha says

    January 30, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    Sorry to hear that I’m not the only one who regularly slices her paws up. I’ll look into kevlar gloves, what a great idea! And thanks for everyone’s kind comments about the photo. The photographer, Nick Berard in Madison WI really is amazingly skilled, and wonderful to work with. I love the photo of me and Willie because he’s looking his most handsome self and I am in the context that makes me happiest… in an old comfy work shirt in the barn.

  9. Angela Demeuse says

    February 3, 2009 at 4:10 pm

    Hi Pat-
    Always enjoy reading your entertaining and humerous blog! I also am always in awe of the photography throughout your blog! i love all the pictures of you and your beloved doggies! You seem to have the most beautiful border collies. I too, share your love and passion for dogs. I cannot imagine my life without my dog. Nothing makes me smile more than coming home after a long hard day of work and being greeted by her happy smiley face and wagging tail.
    I am reading your book right now, “for the love of a dog”. I purchased it at Bad Dog Frieda. Great read! Love it!
    Thanks for all you have done and continue to do for our greatest furry friends! I am your biggest fan!

  10. Dena Norton says

    February 9, 2009 at 11:31 am

    That is a wonderful picture of you and Will. Both with such happy faces!

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Patricia B. McConnell, PhD, CAAB Emeritus is an applied animal behaviorist who has been working with, studying, and writing about dogs for over twenty-five years. She encourages your participation, believing that your voice adds greatly to its value. She enjoys reading every comment, and adds her own responses when she can.

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