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Joy Winkie Viola

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I’m a Maker of Lists

So much is going on right now I had to start making “to do” lists, but this morning I accomplished a miracle

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January 9, 2022
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Tradition! It’s important This Time of Year

  In the story, Fiddler on the Roof, there is a song, “Tradition!” which, in thought, is applicable to all religions and

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December 19, 2021December 19, 2021
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Hi Everyone!

There’s sure a lot going on around here now. I don’t know what a book launch is, but I’ve been told I

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November 8, 2021November 8, 2021
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Apollo

Woof! My name is Apollo!

Golden Retriever

Woof! My name is Apollo, but Joy seems to call me ‘No Bark Apollo” a lot because I like to bark at

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November 1, 2021November 8, 2021
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My Life with Golden Retrievers

My Life with Golden Retrievers

           His name was Sunset Lad, “Laddie”. The year was 1944 and he was my first Golden. His sire was the nationally-renown

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October 9, 2021November 8, 2021
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Apollo

What Happens When a Kitty Enters The Dog House!

There is a new member in the Viola Household. She’s a young Russian Blue mix kitty and Apollo and Anna are both

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October 13, 2021November 8, 2021
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Calendar

Sunday Dec. 4 1:00 p.m.   Book Launch & Presentation, Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue, Hudson, MA Thursday, Dec 9 7:00 p.m. Book signing

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August 29, 2021
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Reminiscing with a Pagey Elliott Scrapbook

Joy Viola - Pagey Elliot

(A story for Golden Retriever lovers) If you are a “Golden person” you know the name of Rachel Page Elliott. She was

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August 5, 2021November 8, 2021
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A Garden is a Source of Happiness and a Job Forever

I once had a garden club sweatshirt with those sentiments and it certainly is true. I’ve been enjoying my specialty day lilies

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July 22, 2021July 23, 2021
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Not a Wedding but Close to it!

I’ve come to the conclusion that planning my book launching party is somewhat akin to planning a wedding – the search for

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July 12, 2021
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