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Happy Birthday To Me: 15 Lessons I Learned From My Dog

November 14, 2015 By Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns 8 Comments

Buttermilk Chocolate Cake from Once Upon A Chocolate Life

Happy Birthday to me, happy birthday to me. Today is my 49th birthday and oddly I don’t feel almost a half a century old. Exactly, what is that supposed to feel like? Whatever the case on my birthday I like to post about the lessons that I learned in the past year. This year my biggest lessons came from my dog Munchen.

Here are 15 things I learned this year. 

I guess it is true, there are lessons to be learned everyday from everyone around us, including our beloved pets. 

In honor of my birthday I wanted to announce my new adventure, Dunstan & Moles. You can read all about my artisan leather and bespoke goods at the Dunstan & Moles blog. 

Have a great day and BE HAPPY!

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  1. Castles Crowns and Cottages says

    November 12, 2015 at 11:17 am

    HAPPY 49 MY DEAR!!!!!!! Oh, what a glorious day! Live it up as you prepare for the fabulous 50s! I will be getting myself ready in the next few years to enter into the 60s…..oh dear.

    Dogs are awesome. Their silent but powerful ways teach us the basics of living that are often forgotten in this crazy, busy world. ENJOY!

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  2. therelishedroost says

    November 12, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Enjoy that 49th year my friend as mine is coming to a close and 50 is very close on the horizon , have a great day! xo K

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  3. Decor To Adore says

    November 12, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    You have such a SMART dog! 🙂

    Have a wonderful week.

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  4. Karena says

    November 12, 2015 at 4:04 pm

    Happy Birthday Elizabeth!! I love all of these quotes so much!!
    We are definitely a dog AND cat family!!
    Keep on celebrating!!

    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena
    Artist Sandra Goroff

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  5. Castles Crowns and Cottages says

    November 12, 2015 at 11:44 pm

    I hope you had a great celebration dear one. Just came by to give you a HUG.

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  6. William Kendall says

    November 12, 2015 at 11:57 pm

    Good lessons, and Happy Birthday!

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  7. Lynne says

    November 13, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    One smart puppy!
    Happy, Happy Birthday, Beautiful Elizabeth!
    Everything I love is in this post! ( Including mixing chocolate with raspberries!)
    You are dear and sweet blog friend!
    ~Lynne
    w/L

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  8. The enchanted home says

    November 13, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love all of these words of wisdom and agree with every single one…bottom line being to not waste a single day on just "getting by" but instead on making it great! Cheers to a happy and healthy birthday as you celebrate this last year "in your 40's".

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