Tag Archives: Sighthounds

Lyra Goes to School

Posted on April 14, 2022 by annabellefranklinauthor

Lyra is almost a year old now, and much calmer than when she first came. Her couch potato training is going well and she sleeps most of the morning, allowing me to get on with my WIP. Soon she’ll be … Continue reading →

Posted in Annabelle's writing, Dogs | Tagged Blogging, Children's books, Dog training, Dogs, Pets, Sighthounds, Stories, Whippets, Writing | 6 Comments

Lyra’s first post

Posted on February 24, 2022 by annabellefranklinauthor

Hello. My name is Lyra and I am 9 months old. This is my first blog post. A lot of exciting things have happened this month. My friend Keith came for a sleepover… …and I went to a party. At … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs | Tagged Boris Johnson, Dog toys, Dogs, Party, Pets, Prime Minister, Puppies, Sighthounds, Whippets | 5 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

Brother From Another Mother

Posted on March 9, 2016 by annabellefranklinauthor

No, you’re not seeing double – the one on the left is Tommy, Snip’s new BFF. Tommy is a young black Lurcher who lives with one of our neighbours, and he and Snip have become best buddies. Tommy hero-worships Snip, … Continue reading →