Category Archives: A La Plage

Hank reports on his travels around the big block.

Et tu, Bronchi?

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

March. Blech. Well, at least that’s over. Even for a notoriously dreary and dreadful month, March was particularly dismal here at the House of Hank, as an epic plague descended upon Hank’s lands. He considered naming this post What Hank … Continue reading →

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What Hank Hearts

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

And of course, YOU. ______________________________________ And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, 
They danced by the light of the moon. —Edward Lear

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Sounds Good

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

_______________________________________ Be obscure clearly. —E.B. White

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Januaryish

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

Well, hello everyone! Hank’s been a little quiet in this chilly new year, catching up on sleep and trying not to look too much like a Seattleite in winter (see above). You know, just kicking around, chewing on rocks and … Continue reading →

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2012: Knackered, Tuckered Out & Pooped

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

Oh, are Hank’s dogs barking. Hank’s had a heck of a holiday season. The past few weeks have flown by, complete with the feather-rustling and squawks you’d expect from this joint. Hank’s played host to The Troubles, Loosie the galloping … Continue reading →

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Rays of Sunshine

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

Wet and cold. Great for the nose of a Labrador, but not so great when you have to live in Seattle without one. Or two. But lo! A small break in the weather arrives and Hank & Cap decide to call … Continue reading →

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Paws Between Storms

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

______________________________________ We could learn to stop when the sun goes down and when the sun comes up. We could learn to listen to the wind; we could learn to notice that it’s raining or snowing or hailing or calm. We … Continue reading →

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Sea Salts

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

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Sunday Sunset

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

When I pronounce the word Future, 
the first syllable already belongs to the past. 

When I pronounce the word Silence, 
I destroy it. —Wisława Szymborska ____________________________

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Your word for today is: PLUVIOUS (exclamation)

Posted on October 21, 2012 by

LOCAL LABRADOR WALKS ON WATER ______________________________________ *pluvious, adj. Of, relating to, or characterized by rain; full of or bearing rain or moisture; rainy. Blech. The fall rains have returned.  Which bites, to be honest. Autumn seems determined to arrive with a … Continue reading →

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Captain’s Courageous

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

October has brought its round, orange rump into Seattle and with it continuing sunshine and warmth…such a treat! While Hank would prefer that our summers start in, say— June? He’s not complaining. Speaking of roundly russet rumps, what is Hank doing? He’s so … Continue reading →

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Shark Week!

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Hank began Shark Week celebrations early this year, when he ventured out to the birthday party of a favorite 8-year-old and came back scarred. Bouncy castle, check. Cotton candy machine, check. Face painting, check. One small, deadly Chihuahua. Check? Ruh roh.  But. And. Oh, … Continue reading →

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Whidbey Wonderful

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

Hank and friends recently took to the waters off Double Bluff Beach, one of his most favoritest of localish spots. Blue skies, blue seas, and high adventure ensued! The three buddies piled into Hank’s R/V Lab Cruiser and set off aboard … Continue reading →

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Cairn Fever III: Return of The Haggi

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

Which do you fancy? Sailboat or runner? They’re back! The Haggi. Everyone’s favorite Haggis Twins—as roly-poly and full of vinegar as ever. Uncle Hank’s Summer Camp is officially open! The Haggi have already earned their badges in Alley Clearing, Squirrel-Calling, … Continue reading →

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Things You Didn’t Know About Hank

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

Maybe if the water tilts like this, the fish will fall into my mouth? __________________________ Hank loves the name “Snorri“. Hank is wild for salmon. WILD FOR SALMON. Hank will tap-dance for wild salmon. He will eat it off the … Continue reading →

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Hank Spells it Out

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

Good dog, Hank! ____________________ Always try to keep a patch of sky above your life.  —Marcel Proust

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School’s Out

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

…and Seattle celebrated with a nice spot of rain. Hank celebrated with a fresh dip. And a sniff about. ____________________________________ People always think something’s all true. – Holden Caulfield, Catcher in the Rye

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Wee Sea Beauty

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

…Everywhere. _____________________________________

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Things Hank Saw Today

Posted on June 2, 2012 by

A frolic of Labradors A ray of sunshine A floundering, saffron-sailed junk rig ketch and associated sailor rescued by the Seattle Police boat in the waters off Shilshole: Flashing blue and white lights, siren and everything. Warm sand A brown-robed, rope-belted and Birkenstock-besandaled … Continue reading →

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Sounder

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

________________________________________ Hear that lonesome whip-poor-will he sounds too blue to fly the midnight train is whining low I’m so lonesome I could cry – Hank Williams, Sr. ________________________________________

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