One Dog's Writer

When this blog began, Bailey Tuckerman Kent was an 8-week-old Bernese Mountain Dog living in the western mountains of Maine with his writer dad, Rich. These are their stories.... and don't forget, click on most photos to enlarge.

Saturday, May 24, 2025

A special gift

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My sister-in-law Anna surprised me with a stunning portrait of Bailey. I love how this piece captures Bailey’s energy and vitality. Thank yo...

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Hiking

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I took Maggie up Whitecap again. This time, because of the number of other hikers, I needed to keep this young dog on leash. The was up was...

Friday, April 11, 2025

Birthday Hike

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Hello, Bailey! We hiked Whitecap for Maggie’s 6 month birthday. She is strong and steady but a bit too Zoomy when crossing an icy trail. I...

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Spring Hike

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The girls went wild over the spring smells today with temperatures in the fifties. I’m dragged this way and that as we stride up the Yellow...

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Puppy Tummy (Trigger warning: Poopie scenes 💩)

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Some of the tools of the evening At 2am, nature calls. As I walk back to my room by the door to the first floor, I sense something. In bed,...

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Training time

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Not a happy hiker. After 3 miles of hiking, I attempted to teach Maggie the finer points of heeling. Well, that didn’t go well. First she’d...

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

JoAnne's Book

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A mentor and dear friend, JoAnne Zywna gave her time and thoughtful responses to my first novel, Summer Blue , and my first chapbook of poet...

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