Harley was absorbed in her work a while later, when she heard the clatter of buffalo hooves on the floor of the upstairs mudroom. Gordy and Prescott had obviously returned from their morning walk. Hoping to catch them before they removed all their outdoor gear, she rushed to the intercom Continue Reading
In the Beginning Time of the Great Continent Pangaea, a great warrior chieftain, Mickey O’ Ogg ruled over all. Until the continental plates began to shift and separate. O’ Ogg tried to convince his tribe to jump to the larger section of land as it drifted but most were too Continue Reading
Harley sat at her desk, typing rhythmically on the computer keyboard. The specially designed keyboard with its large, rounded keys allowed her to type comfortably and quickly with her soft furry paws. Feeling a sudden chill, she stopped typing and glanced over at the fire simmering in the fireplace. “Needs Continue Reading
Irish warrior-turned-farmer Aodh Dunne was a legendary sportsman. He held the honor of being the only Irishman ever to swim the River Swilley fully-clothed and while drinking a stout. Each summer, when he held what he called A Tournament of Physical Prowess, his property was overrun with participants from all Continue Reading
A/N: Harley is (was) my beloved long-haired dachshund and Roper’s twin sister. Twin, at least, in biology. In reality they couldn’t have been more different. Harley was always more adventurous, playful, clever and fearless than poor Roper. “I told you that Aunt Harley was brought in as a consultant Continue Reading
Too often, I find myself completely caught up in my work. My Companions are so important to me and I tend to measure my own happiness and contentment by their happiness and contentment. Which is unfortunate because some of them are, quite honestly, never happy or content. (Bachmann) Anyway, when Continue Reading
AN: Character’s Based on Real Animals/People: Grandma Okinawa – my mother, with whom Roper lived (along with my Dad and older brother aka ‘Stinky Foot’, so named because he wouldn’t bend down to pet Roper, but would use his socked foot to rub him); Cookie – my childhood pet poodle; Continue Reading
AN: What you need to know about Roper Lee … he was a VERY tense, nervous little dog who was afraid of everything and everyone. He was oddly preoccupied with his “boys” and spent a lot of time laying on his back displaying them. He belonged to my brother, didn’t Continue Reading
A severe cold front has moved into our area. Please be advised that below-freezing temperatures and potentially, freezing rain, will likely hover over the region for the next several days. I have cancelled all Companion field trips and The Family Bed Education, Rehabilitation and Training Center will be closed until Continue Reading
I’m so glad you stopped by It’s Just Some Pancakes! The idea for this blog was born from many hours remembering animals I’ve known and loved in my life. I know it may seem strange or even crazy to make up such an elaborate story involving animals, especially those who are no Continue Reading
