Lagniappe's Lair

 Beautiful old Murphy. Last night he was dozing by the trailer while friends and I sat around the fire. Suddenly he got up, came to us, then...

 I’ve seen them before, closer to town. I know they’re out here. But last night I heard the coyotes barking to each other close by. I couldn...

This past weekend, I had a group of people come out to my property to see the mines. For a small donation to the restoration fund, I decided...

 For years, the watchdog combo in the house was Murphy and Belle. They kept eyes on everything and barked at all threats with authority, inc...

 The sadness has passed and the other dogs are back to their regular weird normal. Murphy table-surfed a loaf of bread off the table last ni...

 I’m better now. Not good but closer. The other dogs are grieving and taking comfort in each other. They’ve always maintained a distance bet...

 I was doing ok this morning until I went out to the car and saw her empty collar lying on the seat. Then I lost it. She was my special girl...

This isn't how I wanted my first post in a while to be. Miss Memphis Belle passed away last night. I brought all three dogs back out to ...

 Since I'd never taken Belle on a solo trip before, I took her this time so we could have some time together. Also, Murphy's too old...