When Chuck Billy crossed Rainbow Bridge in December, I promised I would add his name to the sacred walls of Dog Chapel at Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. On a cold and rainy June day my family began our long car ride there. While we drove we shared memories of Chuck Billy’s time enjoying […]
The dog days of summer are here, which is a good time to slow down and unplug. You probably noticed my posts have not been consistent this week. Don’t worry! I’m alright! Mom and Dad are alright too! We are prioritizing family time. Keeping up this blog is a lot of work, especially now that […]
Memorial Day is a time to honor those that have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country while serving in the military. In 2000, Congress passed the “National Moment of Remembrance Act,” that asks Americans, wherever they are at 3:00 PM local time on Memorial Day, to pause for a duration of one minute to remember those who have […]
Hi Angel Chuck Billy! Can you believe as of today it has been 5 months that we’ve been apart? Does it feel like 5 months to you? It feels like an eternity here without you. But you’ll be pleased to know I somewhat have a schedule now for Mom and Dad. I figured out my […]
In honor of Mother’s Day, this week’s Throwback Thursday is about mine and Angel Chuck Billy’s Momma Sage and Grandma Rue. They’re celebrities! Momma Sage and Grandma Rue each had the honor of being models for L.L. Bean’s catalog! Our Celebrity Momma Sage and Grandma Rue (May 11, 2018) Grandma Rue’s modeling career began when […]
Stories about Giants have been told throughout history, and around the world. From Greek mythology to European folklore, to Native American cultures, Giants have played a starring role, which doesn’t always put them in the most flattering light. There are also countless conspiracy theories about when the bones of these larger than life beings are […]
It was no secret that when he wasn’t saving the planet from UFOs, Chuck Billy liked to unwind by playing fetch. In fact, he considered himself to be a fetch aficionado, and could often be heard barking his favorite motto, “Fetch Is Life!” Therefore, as I continue the countdown to what would have been Angel […]
Last week we celebrated mine and Lemmy’s Gotcha Day anniversaries. This week we are counting down to what would have been Angel Chuck Billy’s 13th birthday! What better way to begin than by answering a question I heard a lot in recent weeks, “What is the story behind Chuck Billy’s name?” Chuck Billy, Lemmy and […]
In celebration of Squirrel Appreciation Day, I feel it is about time I reveal a long held family secret. A secret that Chuck Billy swore me to keep. But he’s not here, and I believe in being open and honest about my family. So here goes – Mom’s college mascots were the “Fighting Squirrels!” Oh […]
Fun Fact! You know the song the Twelve Days of Christmas? Today, January 6th, is the twelfth day of Christmas! What better way to celebrate than to share what Dad gave his true love for Christmas! In keeping with tradition, Chuck Billy liked to tell everyone each year about the unique gifts Dad picked out […]