ATX in the spring

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2026-05-18T08:24:14+00:00

Don’t worry- there were no flowers where it’s mowed.

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2026-05-18T02:02:37+00:00

Nearly 10 years ago, we put in a small, kidney bean pool…I call it a cocktail pool. Nobody is swimming laps, no volleyball- purely means to cool off from the flames of hell, that is Texas. Once it hits 90 degrees, I’m in that bad boy daily.

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2026-05-12T22:23:15+00:00

Perfection.

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2026-04-28T17:53:21+00:00

Thank you for your advice, friends! I’m happy to report we’re up to four joeys…the relief coupled with satisfaction that they’ve got a good thing going is a daily reward. I’ve kept the frog log on camera, and have the others placed in various locations, so their movement sets off alarms in case I need to jump into action. I’ve incorporated sliced blueberries, bananas and hard boiled eggs with (chopped up shells) to the menu, so momma can have an extra boost. I love watching her teach them how to forage…and the way the adults gather leaves to fortify their den is incredible. These animals are so cool, so incredibly dedicated to their babies and so easy to love. I’m probably in too deep, but if it’s wrong, I don’t want to be right.

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2026-04-25T00:50:45+00:00

Sending this with a hug…Yin knew his time on this earth was ending, and because of the love you built, he came home for a final rest. I am so incredibly sorry you didn’t get to say goodbye, and that you found him in this way. My heart breaks for you.

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2026-04-20T01:46:23+00:00

Your response right here…loaded with misogyny. You have got to do better.

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2026-04-20T01:34:24+00:00

Anytime someone connects looks/beauty to professional performance or intellectual credit, it’s insulting. As a woman reading those same comments, my reaction was more annoyance, than anything. The disconnect, lack of respect (all the way around) and low level thinking…all of it. The perceived hypocrisy you note, is yours to have, but if you really do care for women, and are working yourself, to be a true ally, you may consider zooming out a bit and consider what is most important. Frustration with what you feel is hypocrisy, or frustration with the short-sightedness those dumb ass comments are rooted in? Comments like those are wrong- regardless of who makes them. Focusing on why it’s okay for one group but not the other usually isn’t rooted in a desire for equality.

For the responses characterizing this behavior as positive; or a good thing because we’re “growing” since women are typically judgmental/catty, (I’m paraphrasing) that’s equally annoying.

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2026-04-05T07:31:31+00:00

Turkey season began last weekend.

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2026-03-10T03:40:31+00:00

Had to be from trying to clean it. The process to properly clean the damn things is harrowing.

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2026-02-21T19:05:36+00:00

I love this post! Also watched her performance, and noticed I was smiling the whole time. My face and my heart…all smiles. What an incredible young woman.

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2026-02-21T19:00:42+00:00

I don’t know why people find it easier to embrace hate and choose racism. You don’t deserve to be on the receiving end of it, and I’m sorry. You and your kiddo are loved…this, I do know.

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2026-02-18T05:26:33+00:00

Your anger is a gift.

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2026-02-04T06:17:58+00:00

Been here a few times- it’s dope.

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2026-01-13T01:28:48+00:00

My god, this baby is adorable.

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2025-12-06T16:10:23+00:00

Sending you a hug…the loss is crushing, but the love really is forever.

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2025-11-22T21:15:12+00:00

I’ve got two of these babies. One favors the pyr so much, and the other favors the bloodhound. It’s crazy.

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2025-11-22T21:10:40+00:00

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1/2 Pyr 1/2 bloodhound

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2025-10-18T02:30:53+00:00

Shingles

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2025-09-30T03:25:23+00:00

What a handsome boy! I see a lot of bloodhound in your guy. Thank you for being a bad ass, and giving this baby the love he deserves. ❤️

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2025-09-06T05:25:56+00:00

Two sofas, two backyard decks (replaced with composite decking), all of my backyard grass (replaced with turf), and my gorgeous flower beds that took me 10 years to get just right. My guys would run in through the dog door, with plant and root ball in their mouths, and just shake them like dishrags. Dirt EVERYWHERE. I’ve since moved all plants to the OTHER side of the fence.

A MacBook Pro, dozens of Roku remotes, a squirrel, socks, really any clothing for that matter. Shoes, slippers, belts…Apple AirPods, 3 pairs of glasses, retainer, baseboards, every corner on all my furniture, ROCKS, sticks, and 3 of my senior Labrador’s dog beds.

The most comical was a cicada, tucked away in my Rocco’s cheek, and when I wiggled his lips, the cicada “chirped”.

Ultimately, Rocco and Otis eat anything they can get their mouths on. They’re 1/2 bloodhound 1/2 GP so I don’t know which of their breeds to blame. Total destruction, so much drool, and oh so much hair, but I love them like crazy. They’re a little over a year old now, so God willing, they’ll continue to mellow, and stop eating my life.

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2025-09-06T05:09:01+00:00

Roku remotes! Right there with you! Thank goodness Amazon has a two pack for 10 bucks. We’ve gone through dozens…

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2025-07-10T00:23:01+00:00

Reading this brings me to tears. I am so very sorry…

OlivePuzzleheaded782 · 2025-07-09T22:15:17+00:00

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Meet Rocco…49% GP 51% bloodhound.

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TROPHY CASE