A Polite Gentleman

It was about two weeks ago that the young master had the singularly rare pleasure of observing some apparently senseless behavior concerning the dignified Liquorice; rather than displaying his usual talent of being the one observed at such times! It happened when I...

The Best Laid Plans……………

The day had been long and tiring for me, away from home and the pleasant company of Liquorice and Keaton. My arrival home was celebrated with one of the most enthusiastic “welcome homes” it has ever been my delight to receive! Simply wonderful! I had been...

Unknown Memories?

The tranquility of Liquorice and Keaton’s morning walk was rudely disturbed when our neighbor across the road and down a bit started his old “Ferguson” tractor. As the sound moved I heard the unmistakable metallic clatter of his chain-harrows being...

Be Seated

To satisfy any curiosity as to how the command “Be seated” came to signify to Keaton that the God’s are in their Heavens and all is right with the world, I shall explain. From Keaton’s earliest days with us he has seen his role in life as...

Impressed!

Much of Australia is currently in the grip of one of our periodical droughts, and a severe one at that! And the domain of Liquorice and Keaton has not been spared those effects as their once lush green world has turned parched and brown. Their home is on a few acres...

Heaven Scent

The hour was late and feeling somewhat peckish I sliced a few slivers of cheese and placed them on a side table to nibble on while listening to a relaxing CD. Liquorice was sleeping soundly next to my chair undisturbed by my actions. Normally the silent sound of a...