by Arthur Witten | Jan 4, 2004 | Keaton, Liquorice
Liquorice and Keaton have two types of water available to quench their thirst. Since we do not have “city water” my little darlings are offered rainwater collected from the roof. During times of drought this is blended with “city water” trucked...
by Arthur Witten | Jul 15, 2003 | Keaton, Liquorice
I go through periods when I eat garlic, beautiful flavorsome raw garlic, and many delicious cloves at a sitting. Wonderful stuff! Usually I have it on bread with tomato pepper and salt, which happily, has been my lunch these last few days. Even Liquorice will eat some...
by Arthur Witten | May 3, 2003 | Keaton, Liquorice
Autumn here in Australia on Sydney’s rural fringe results in days that are peaceful, relaxing and sunny. Today was no exception. It was one of those delightfully tranquil autumn mornings when the birds were chirping and the gentle breeze was barely swaying any...
by Arthur Witten | Apr 3, 2003 | Keaton, Liquorice
Liquorice was disturbed as she lay accepting her early morning session with the brush this A.M. She seemed torn between indulging her human as I busied myself with rake and slicker, and something out of my view. But then I was otherwise engaged while my little darling...
by Arthur Witten | Feb 24, 2003 | Liquorice
We had a real scare last night. I had found the position on a videotape for a program taped during the week for Ma and Pa. Then I left Liquorice with them, closed the door to the vestibule to keep out the noise and disappeared into my office. About 30 minutes later I...
by Arthur Witten | Jan 28, 2003 | Liquorice
It was time for me to leave the comforting coolness of our air-conditioned house to face the glaring sun, trying successfully to make its presence felt through thinning layers of cloud, for I had to turn off a water pump down in the paddock next door. For years we...
