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Commotion in the Pews

Thoughts and tirades that don't fit into any of my books. A collection of items of limited interest to anyone.

Tag Archives: old english sheepdog

Doctor Stormy At Your Service: Sleep Deprivation Our Specialty!

Commotion in the Pews Posted on July 27, 2015 by Joseph CourtemancheJuly 25, 2015

Sometimes animals have names that fit them perfectly. Barky Barkerson might be a good one for my little friend. Stormy? Perhaps the most unlikely name you could pick for this little dog. Please follow me on Twitter, and “Like” the … Continue reading →

Posted in Stormy, Uncategorized | Tagged anxiety, caffeine, commotion in the pews, joseph courtemanche, loud noises, old english sheepdog, pacing, sheep dog, sheltie, stormy, thunderstorm, twin cities

Death Of A Friend. Start Of A Journey.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on April 14, 2015 by Joseph CourtemancheApril 12, 2015

Many years ago my beloved Old English Sheepdog, Nigel, passed away. It was just a month after 9-11, life was pretty dreary, and the old boy couldn’t make it up and down the back steps any longer. At 90 pounds … Continue reading →

Posted in dogs, Uncategorized | Tagged angel, commotion in the pews, depends, dog, friend, hero, joseph courtemanche, Kip, love, mom, nigel, old english sheepdog, smoking

One Year And The New Queen Is Happy.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on July 21, 2014 by Joseph CourtemancheJuly 21, 2014

A year ago today, Stormy was promoted to Senior Dog in our house. I’m still the big dog, but she’s the remaining canine member of the pack in the wake of Edzell’s death. Please follow me on Twitter, and “Like” … Continue reading →

Posted in dogs, Uncategorized | Tagged canine, cartoon character, commotion in the pews, depends, Edzell, flowered diaper, joseph courtemanche, nigel, old english sheepdog, rainbow bridge, sheltie, stormy

Goodbye, Old Friend.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on June 27, 2012 by JoeJune 12, 2019

IN 1987, a quarter of a century ago, I lived in Spain. On our balcony was a hibachi that the previous tenant had left behind with a chicken-wire cooking surface. It was better than nothing, but the alternatives just weren’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 70000, bubbakeg, commotion in the pews, guardia civil, joseph courtemanche, navy exchange, old english sheepdog, rota spain, submarine, weber
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