Ode To Boomer

Ode To Boomer

Hank "Boomer" Todd was a great family dog and this blog is a tribute to his memory. For the whole story, start at the beginning.
September 29 2010

September 29 2010

The day of Boomer's death will be hard to write and hard to read. On the morning of the day that Boomer passed away, I got a late start to…
The Last Weekend

The Last Weekend

On the weekend of September 24-26,  Becky came home from college. It was a Friday afternoon, and all four of us were together again in the front yard (Katy, Becky,…
Labor Day Weekend 2010

Labor Day Weekend 2010

Boomer was diagnosed with cancer because of his limp, but other than that he still seemed happy and healthy, with a good level of energy. That all started to change…
The Dog Days of August

The Dog Days of August

The Todd Family returned from a trip to Italy in late July, and we were happy to be reunited with our dog. Boomer was his usual self: healthy, happy, and…
Boomer’s Favorite Phrases

Boomer’s Favorite Phrases

Boomer had quite a reaction when certain words or phrases were used. Here are some of them? Do You Want Something to Eat? This sentence would cause Boomer to rear…
The Bridge To Liberty

The Bridge To Liberty

When Boomer passed away, Pastor Will came over within a few hours. He knew how much Boomer meant to us. As we spoke with Pastor Will, it suddenly occurred to…
Ethan Pond Hike April 2009

Ethan Pond Hike April 2009

Matthew and I decided to take Boomer hiking again in April of 2009, back to the Pemi Wilderness. However, this time we decided to hike with a twist: instead of…