Fifteen years ago we rescued a very timid, very frail dog back in Los Angeles (read my initial post about it here)…. He grew up to be a fierce, strong, dominant dog, and now in his old age, is a bit weak and tentative in his moves, but still dominates The Kingdom of Tatarrax… Osky, this one is for you!
My very first picture with my forever family…
And after 15 years, so many memories!












We don’t know your Birthday, but October 16th is our day to celebrate YOU!
ONE YEAR AGO: Semolina Sourdough
TWO YEARS AGO: Incredibly Simple, times three
THREE YEARS AGO: Chile Rellenos
FOUR YEARS AGO: Vietnamese “Pizza”
FIVE YEARS AGO: Chocolate Bonbons with Mango-Ganache Filling
SIX YEARS AGO: Giant Cookie Meets Mousse
SEVEN YEARS AGO: The Brazilian Battenberg
EIGHT YEARS AGO: Salzburg Sourdough
NINE YEARS AGO: If I had One Hour
TEN YEARS AGO: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cake
ELEVEN YEARS AGO: Sourdough Rye Bread with Flaxseeds and Oats
TWELVE YEARS AGO: Apricot-Raspberry Sorbet: A farewell to Summer
THIRTEEN YEARS AGO: Marcela’s Salpicon
FOURTEEN YEARS AGO: Pork Kebabs
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO: Fondant au Chocolat
SIXTEEN YEARS AGO: Got Spinach? Have a salad!


Darn it, Sally – now you have me with wet eyes! Have followed Osky for about 14 of his 15 years with you . . . wish I was sitting on your floor with him gently cuddled in my lap gently rubbing his back and sharing stories of the journey . . . bow-wow with quiet bells on top . . . may you be given more time with those who care . . .
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Amazing how time flies, isn’t it? You’ve been following him – in other words – my little virtual spot, for a long time and I cannot describe how much I appreciate you being here!
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Happy Gotcha Day, Oscar! (Lemme tell you, pal, Californians RULE THE WORLD!)
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I know that for a fact, Auntie Jillie! Can I go visit?
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He’s a gorgeous old man. There’s nothing better than a fuzzy dog.
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We should have named him Phoenix…. sometimes we think he reached the end of the line, but…. he surprises us and recovers, keeps going…
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Gorgeous – Hope you have more time together for cuddles and loving company.
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Hard to say how long we have, but as long as he is living a comfortable life, we will be here for him!
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Yes, we feel the same way about our Bengal cat. 19 years old, kidney disease but she is still going!
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Hey Osky 🤩🤩🤩
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Hi, Auntie Elaine! Say woof woof to Bob!
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Rescue dogs are the best!!
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We’ve had quite a few, they are special indeed!
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Fifteen years of canine love.
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It is scary how fast those years passed by….. (sigh)
CARPE DIEM!
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