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The Journey is more important than the destination
This is the place in Maine where it all began years ago with a man named Leonhard Seppala. Every Siberian in the world today is related to those first dogs brought to the lower 48 states in a place called Poland Spring. The direct… Continue Reading “Poland Spring Kennel”
The secret to a happy life as taught by the Siberian People is easy. The four rudiments are love, work, eat, and sleep. Each one should be done to the best of your ability. These Iditarod dogs in this picture tell that story of… Continue Reading “The Secret to a life well lived”
Poland Springs Elvira This girl from our “E” litter will be 3 months old on June 6. She’s a Seppala and she knows it. You can see it in her eyes. She’s staying in Maine while her two sisters have moved to Alaska. All… Continue Reading “Poland Springs Elvira”
Patience Patience is one of those lessons you learn when you live with huskies. The Siberians are a proud group and share similar traits with us. Each one of them is self-aware and very confident. This trait bred into them, allowed them, and those… Continue Reading “Patience”
The Siberian Husky: I’ve expounded on the virtues of the Siberian many times. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this picture speaks volumes. Siberians for the most part have two speeds. Wide-open and sleeping are the most noticeable for most folks.… Continue Reading “The Siberian”
North by Northwest of Nome: A Poem 4 and 20 miles ago she fell upon the trail, it didn’t matter all the times that she’d performed without fail. You see the lives of dogs and men are subject to the wind, They live, they… Continue Reading “North by Northwest of Nome”
My first painting using spray paint cans. I learned a lot from this practice work. This futuristic painting is named “After the Gold Rush” for no other reason than I like Neil Young.
Rainy Days and Sundays: Did you know that huskies don’t care much for rain? At least mine don’t, and when its raining they prefer to come inside and pout. Oh, they certainly can take getting a little wet but that doesn’t mean they have… Continue Reading “Rainy Days and Sundays always get me down.”
This is unabashed promotion of my two new books. The first is non-fiction based on what I’ve learned over the years about Huskies. Some of the basics you can find anywhere but more about understanding the mind of these dogs…and why. The second is… Continue Reading “New Books”
Legacy: Did you know that you will reach a certain age or spot in the trail of life that makes you stop and think about everything that you’ve been through? Some things remain at the forefront of your memories. Like the first kiss or… Continue Reading “Legacy”
Life with Siberian Huskies 