Sarah W

An image of a black and white bulldog mix, gazing soulfully at the camera. He is all cuddled up in a purple duvet and his jowls are slightly pink with sleepiness.

I can’t remember not being a dog person but it intensified when we rescued Ivan The Snuggable. His joy and affection has redefined unconditional love and he is very simply my heart.

A close up image of a black and white bulldog mix laying in a green field, with a bright orange ball in his mouth, under a blue sky. The dog is bright and engaged with the ball, playful eyes look at the camera.

Ivan the Snuggable hopes all your bright open spaces contain joy. His is orange. #DogsOfBlueSky

An image of a black and white bulldog mix, curled up like a little doughnut, on a purple coverlet, in a darkened room. His nose is slightly smushed and his soft ears droop. He is a picture of sleepy, cuddly, cuteness.

Ivan the Snuggable is resting up for the weekend. He hopes you restore your reserves in case wildness breaks out. #DogsofBlueSky

An image of a black and white bulldog mix standing proudly over an orange ball. His ears are relaxed and his tongue hangs out of his very smiley face. His eyes are fixed on a figure of adoration, the one (off screen) who might throw the ball.

Ivan the Snuggable knows that at any moment great things could happen. Things like, the next throw. He hopes great things happen to you soon too. #DogsOfBlueSky

An image of a black and white bulldog relaxing on a purple duvet. His soulful eyes look directly at the camera promising cuddles.

Ivan the Snuggable wants you to know you matter. After all, you never know when you might want to throw a ball. #DogsOfBlueSky

An image of a black and white bulldog mix fighting to stay awake while cuddled on lush purple and black blankets. His half closed eyes blearily regard the camera and his jowls are slightly pink.

Ivan the Snuggable would like to inform you that he is not sleepy, he’s just going to rest his eyes for a minute. He hopes you rest well when you get there. #DogsOfBlueSky

An image of a black and white bulldog mix, laying on a soft purple blanket, big brown eyes gazing up at the camera, cute black nose available for booping.

Ivan the Snuggable wants you to know he hasn’t forgotten his people, he just got a bit distracted barking. He knows you have to balance resistance and rest. #DogsOfBlueSky

Yeah alternating resistance and dog snuggles this apocalypse.

Sure looks like a brand bought by a Trump supporter… sigh

My understanding is that it isn’t about productivity, it’s about folks having to drive somewhere and then home again. Remote work is better for productivity and climate change but terrible for the oil and gas industry. Sigh.

Grey scale eyeshadow palette, black eye/brow pencil, black liquid liner. I like white/pale translucent powder and something with a bit of sparkle for highlights. Mascara if you can stand it. A good makeup remover and moisturizer. The dark tones need scrubbing and it’s better if you can be gentle.

Looks at price, weirdly I think we might pay more…
But I adore their London Fog chocolate bar so shrug, worth it :D

Love Hummingbird, their factory/shop/cafe is just a quick drive away from me 🥰

An image of a black and white bulldog mix, in a green backyard, looking intently just past the camera. His brow is furrowed, his big brown eyes are hopeful and his paws are spread in a play bow. There is drool on his big jowly lips.

Ivan The Snuggable is ready for a ball throw. He woke up ready. He will be ready til he goes to bed. He hopes you’re open to joy all day too. #DogsOfBlueSky

A cotton pad, or q-tip, with a bit of makeup remover in it, can clean up the edges of your lines.

Don’t be afraid to play mix and match. Put eyeshadow over liner. Try using a narrow brush and some water to use your eyeshadow as liner.

Eyelash curlers can make your lashes more obvious.

An image of a black and white bulldog mix with a bright orange collar against a ground of sparse grass and dry dirt. Nearby are the shadows of the dog, a woman in a hat, holding the leash, and a man. The sun is bright. The dog is smiling.

Ivan the Snuggable is the most real part of life. He hopes you have a chance to be present in the light too. #DogsOfBlueSky

I remember when I first started dating women (as inexperienced as I) we’d both sit on the couch waiting for the other to make the first move. Gender role issues. Shakes head.

Court each other. Exactly.

An image of a black and white bulldog mix, curled up in a tight ball, snoring happily. He sits on a soft blue blanket covered couch, near a brightly coloured tug toy, while curled into his guardian’s side.

Ivan the Snuggable demonstrates one of his superpowers. #DogsOfBlueSky

An image of a panting, black and white bulldog mix, lying in a big green field. Ivan holds an orange ball in his front paws white his tongue flys free in the breeze. His tail is wagging and you can almost hear his big grin.

Ivan the Snuggable, ran around before the hot part of the day. He reminds you that shade and resting are your friends.
#DogsOfBlueSky

An image of a black and white bulldog mix, sprawled on his back, on a luxurious purple bedspread. His legs are at wild angles, his head is relaxed, and he radiates trust and comfort.

Ivan the Snuggable reminds you that Saturday nights can be for getting your freak on. He particularly enjoys sprawling. #DogsOfBlueSky

An image of a black and white bulldog mix as he lays on a circle of green grass. His one white paw rests near a bright orange ball. His tail is raised, his tongue is out. The picture radiates joy and warm summer contentment.

Ivan the Snuggable likes to start the day right: visiting with friends and chasing ball. He hopes your mornings are great too. #DogsOfBlueSky

My last dream was going to “church” but we all entered the door of what dog breed we were. Apparently I was raised Terrier. I still want more info on that one.

An image of a black and white bulldog mix, concentrating on gnawing an undyed, knotted rope toy. He grips the toy in one white paw and one black paw while his brow furrows in concentration and his jowls take on a happy rosy glow.

Ivan the Snuggable likes to ponder the secrets of the universe while chewing. Mostly the relation ship between ball and joy. He hopes you have some chews too. #DogsOfBlueSky

I’m enjoying that part :)

Progesterone supplementation seems to be making me queerer, just to add an anecdotal data point.

An image of a tired and happy bulldog mix, laying on a soft, green lawn, near a bed of blue forget-me-nots, with an orange ball between his paws. His tail is up, tongue out, ears soft and eyes bright.

Ivan the Snuggable hopes you’re taking time to appreciate the Spring flowers. He loves to bowl through them as he chases his ball and they smell great! #DogsOfBlueSky

A joyful, black and white bulldog mix sits in a green yard, with an orange ball between his paws. His tail is up, ears forward, and tongue out. He is both panting and grinning. In the background a red fence and little cedar bushes contribute to the sweetness of the scene. Just a few yellow dandelions add a sprinkling of whimsy.

Ivan the Snuggable ran around joyfully between all his toys. Sometimes he needs the small ball, sometimes the big one. Today he needed three of them. #DogsOfBlueSky

An image of a black and white bulldog mix, in a green field, with agility training equipment in the background, an orange ball lies at his feet. The dog’s ears are soft, tail is up and tongue is out, his expression is one of tired happiness.

Ivan the Snuggable spent time in a giant field today, he hopes your dreams are as big as ball throws. #DogsOfBlueSky

An image of a black and white bulldog mix standing in a field of wild garlic-mustard. His expression is of quiet satisfaction with an edge of stubborn.

Ivan the Snuggable would like you to know there’s always time to smell the flowers, especially if you feel pulled in different directions. #DogsOfBlueSky

An image of a black and white bulldog mix, in a play bow, on some cozy couch cushions, with an orange ball. His face is aglow with delight, tail up, ears back, mouth wide.

Ivan the Snuggable can’t believe how great ball is. He hopes chasing your dreams is just as fun!
#DogsOfBlueSky