Tag Archives: Recreation

Educating Lyra

Posted on June 15, 2022 by annabellefranklinauthor

Lyra had her first birthday last month. She has also had her first season, and killed her first rabbit. She’s well into adolescence, and like most teens she sleeps all morning and wants to stay out all night. It’s great … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs | Tagged Blogging, College, Dogs, Education, Greyhounds, Pets, Recreation, Therapy dogs, University, Whippets, Writing | 5 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: Bliss

Posted on March 27, 2019 by annabellefranklinauthor

Posted in Pearl | Tagged Dogs, Greyhounds, Nature, Pets, Recreation, River, Spring | 10 Comments

The Old and the New

Posted on May 16, 2018 by annabellefranklinauthor

Well, I’ve made it through to the spring, just like Annabelle said I would. But don’t let anyone tell you old age is a golden age . There’s precious little that’s golden about it, as far as I can see. … Continue reading →

Posted in Millie | Tagged Ash dieback, Ash trees, Blogging, Lurchers, Nature, Old age, old dogs, Recreation, Sighthounds, Spring, Writing | 15 Comments

The Magic Pool

Posted on April 11, 2018 by annabellefranklinauthor

Pearl and I are not happy with Annabelle. On Easter Sunday, she went out with her friends and left us behind. This wouldn’t have been so bad, except her friends had DOGS with them. How unfair is that? If Annabelle’s friends … Continue reading →

Posted in Millie | Tagged Beach, Blogging, Blue Pool, Broughton Bay, Dogs, Easter, Gower, Hounds, magic, Pets, Recreation, Sea, Spring Break, Writing | 10 Comments

We’ve been Liebstered!

Posted on June 30, 2017 by annabellefranklinauthor

We’ve been nominated for the Liebster Award, much coveted among bloggers! Many thanks to prolific writer and blogger Karen Dowdall for this honour. The Rules: Say thank you to the person who nominated you for the award. Answer the 11 … Continue reading →

Posted in Annabelle | Tagged Awards, Blogging, Book blogs, Books, Liebster Award, reading, Recreation, Writing | 25 Comments

Millie Goes to Uni!

Posted on June 14, 2017 by annabellefranklinauthor

It’s exam time at Swansea University. I’ve been helping to de-stress the students, along with other dogs from Greyhound Rescue Wales, as part of the CBSA Best Friends project. Our humans hand out treats for the students to give us, then the students get to play … Continue reading →

Posted in Millie | Tagged Dogs, Exams, Greyhound Rescue Wales, Greyhounds, Lurchers, Pets, Recreation, Stress, Students, Therapy dogs, University | 16 Comments

Donate a Book to a Worthwhile Cause #MARCHingBookstoKids #PBPiO

Posted on February 15, 2017 by annabellefranklinauthor

We are delighted to be donating a book to the Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa Storybook Project. This March, a signed copy of ‘The Slapstyx’ will be winging its way across the pond for parents (and grandparents) in prison to read … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Books, Charity, children, Children's books, Grandparents, Parents, Prison, Recreation, Stories, Writing | 9 Comments

The Gateway Opens #kidlit #dreamdeeply

Posted on November 27, 2016 by annabellefranklinauthor

The button opened like a great big eye. Inside was a spinning kaleidoscope of forest foliage, which spread out rapidly in a circle. Everything around it – trees, fungus, beer cans, Tracy, the stone itself – rose up and formed … Continue reading →

Posted in Annabelle's writing | Tagged Books, children, Fairies, Fairyland, Goblins, magic, Recreation, Story, Writing | 6 Comments

What is it about Freda?

Posted on November 16, 2016 by annabellefranklinauthor

Some time ago I posted about a gorgeous Greyhound called George, who was a talented singer. When Pearl saw his video she fell in love, and he’s been her idol ever since. Recently George came to stay with Snip and Freda, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Millie | Tagged animals, Beach, Dogs, Greyhound, Humour, Love, Lurcher, Pets, Recreation | 2 Comments

The Benefits of Yoga

Posted on November 6, 2016 by annabellefranklinauthor

The vet says I have heart disease, but I don’t believe him… In this picture, I’m the one doing the Yogic flying. Does that look like heart disease to you?