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A beautiful day, with lots of fall color on the Kal-Haven Trail. Bernie was a happy boy!
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A tricolor beagle, with an old white face, sits among fallen leaves, with trees and brush in the background. A path through the woods, with trees on either side. The leaves are turning colors, mostly shades of yellow.
November 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Walking in our neighborhood, on another unseasonably warm day (77°? 78°?). Bernie looks dapper surrounded by grape hyacinths, and *look* at those daffodils!
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A tricolor beagle - dark brown, light brown, old white face - lies in the grass, behind grape hyacinths. A mass of yellow daffodils
April 13, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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My sweet boy, chilling among fallen leaves.
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Bernie the Beagle is lying among the fall leaves, taking a break on our walk. He is a tricolor beagle, with a chocolate nose and an old white face. His harness is red, his tags are red and green. The leaves are shades of yellow and brown, on green grass.
November 3, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Heat wave! 33° and sunny for our walk today. Bernie also appreciated the couch time afterwards.
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A snow-covered path thru snow-covered trees. There’s a bit of sunlight as well. Bernie the beagle stands on the snowy path, wondering why we have stopped -yet again - for photos. Bernie is happily relaxing with his blanket, on the couch.
January 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Tree trimmers have been busy in our neighborhood, although these trunks suggest more than “trimming.” They left a perfect perch for Bernie!
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A tricolor beagle sits on a tree stump, with other stumps piled around him. His white face is looking off to his left, ignoring the photographer. His vest and collar are red; his leash is blue.
October 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Our walk today featured warm temps (55°!) and sunshine. Bernie and I approve.
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Bernie the Beagle stands on a patch of moss. His front paws are crossed (not sure why), and one ear is inside out. He’s wearing a red harness.
March 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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The news is overwhelming, so here’s a picture of a beagle instead. Breathe.
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Bernie the Beagle sits in front of a low rock wall. There are sparse grass and decaying leaves in the foreground, and out-of-focus trees in the background. Bernie is a tricolor beagle, with a white face that shows his age. He would like to be done with this photo session so he can return to his walking and sniffing.
March 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Perfect fall weather, and a lovely walk. Not much color yet, but plenty of dried leaves on the ground (and a surprising number of ticks!?!).
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A tricolor beagle sits among dried leaves, with green shrubs and trees in the background. His face is old-dog white, his harness is red, his leash is blue. A leaf-covered path in the woods and brush. Trees are still mostly green, with some beginning to turn colors.
October 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Another beautiful spring day, perfect for a walk at the arboretum.
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Bernie the Beagle sits in a surprisingly alert posture. Something is distracting him, so he feels no need to glare at the photographer. There are trees and logs in the background, and stacked logs just behind Bernie. Bernie is sitting on a trail in the forest, seemingly interested in the ground at his feet. There are dried leaves to his right, and lots of trees behind him. The trail continues behind him, making a path through the trees.
April 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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A few days ago, temps were in the 60s and the sunshine was lovely. Today temps were back in the 30s, it was snowing, and I once again donned my winter coat (Bernie felt no need for his coat). Such is late winter in Michigan.
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A beagle, brown, with ticking, and with an old white face, stands in the foreground. There are trees and brush in the background. There is some snow on the ground, and a light snow is falling.
March 16, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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With temps in the upper 30s, Bernie and I enjoyed a walk at Kleinstuck Preserve. The path was well-packed, but not icy. Bernie found smells enough to thrill a beagle heart.
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There are logs and small branches, covered with snow. A beagle, mostly dark brown but with an old white face, and with ticking on his legs, stands on his hind legs. He is stretching to reach for some scent hidden in the logs and branches and snow.
February 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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I can’t remember the last time Bernie and I walked on the #KalHavenTrail It was delightful to be back there today - although, as expected, it was *really* muddy. It was also 55°!!!!
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A tri-color beagle sits on dried leaves, looking to his left. He is dark brown and light brown, with faded paws and face. He’s wearing a red harness and blue leash, with two tags (blue and red). He’s wearing wishes the photographer would finish already, so our walk could resume. In the background are leafless trees and, towards the upper left, a distant semi-frozen lake.
February 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Lots of snow! There’s not yet a good path thru the park, so Bernie and I stuck to the roads. The tire tracks thru unplowed snow give a sense of how deep it is - a bit much for Bernie!
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Our house, and lots of snow. Our plow guy also cleared one lane of our dead end street, so we should be able to get in and out (we are dead last on the city’s plow list…)
November 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Photos from a quick walk at #KleinstuckPreserve. We saw several deer with their fawns. Bernie was polite and did not bark at them - he only howled one time, our whole walk, and that was when we met two ladies who apparently weren’t paying him enough attention.
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In the middle of green bushes and grasses, two deer look back at the photographer. A mother and her fawn, both are attentive, with their ears on wide alert. Bernie the Beagle sits just off the path, in a bit of greenery, smiling happily. He is different shades of brown, with a wise old white face. His harness and collar are red, his tag and leash are blue.
July 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Bernie enjoyed the sunshine on a beautiful day. It was t-shirt weather (64°), but there’s still some ice on the marsh in the background.
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Bernie the Beagle sits on a path, with brush and a marsh in the background. Bernie is mostly brown, with ticking on his legs, a chocolate nose, and the grey face that is appropriate for his years. His eyes are nearly closed, as he tilts his head towards the sun.
March 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Bernie, fresh from the groomer, looking dapper for his walk!
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Bernie the Beagle sits on a trail. He is a chocolate beagle, mostly dark brown, with ticking on his legs, and an old white face. He’s wearing a red harness, a blue leash, and a blue bandanna (courtesy of the groomer).
March 12, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Bernie and I found peace and quiet at the arboretum today. Plus, I got to pet a friendly bulldog and a regal collie (Bernie just wanted to walk and smell stuff).
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Bernie the Beagle stands smiling on a wooded path. He’s varying shades of brown, with an old white face. His harness is red and black, his leash is blue. Behind him are trees, their leaves still green. A dirt path leads thru tall pine trees, backlit with sunlight.
September 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Our old man was delighted to explore Lillian Anderson Arboretum today. The trails were sloppy, but not at all icy - no surprise, since it was 50° out!
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An older beagle, with a white face, and wearing a red harness, sits in the snow. One ear is inside out, and he’s sitting a bit off-kilter, as if he can’t wait to get moving again. There are trees and brush in the background, and the sun is casting shadows on the snow.
February 25, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Beautiful day for a walk - sunny with fresh snow - but so cold!!! In the car, Bernie complained about his coat, but once we were walking, he didn’t seem to mind. Now he’s napping on the couch, and I’ve got a mug of hot chocolate.
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A path through the woods. Everything is snow covered. The sun shines on the snow, but it is cold. In the foreground is a beagle with an old grey face. He’s (unhappily) wearing a red and grey coat.
January 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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A woman paused on the trail while I tried to get Bernie to look at me. I apologized, “He’s not very cooperative.” She countered, “But he’s very handsome!” Indeed.
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Bernie the Beagle sits on the trail, in front of Dame’s Rocket wildflowers. The flowers are mixed: some white, some violet, all on tall leafy green stems. Bernie is mostly dark brown, with lighter brown legs and ears. His face is white, as befits his years. He’s wearing a red harness and has a blue leash. He refuses to look at the paparazzi - I mean, the photographer.
May 23, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Here’s a picture of our happy boy, from yesterday’s walk. (He was pretty sure I had a treat in my pocket; he was right!)
Also, three blooms on our Chicago Peace rose bush. It is thriving this year (no thanks to me)!
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Portrait of a white-faced beagle, with brown ears and a mostly brown body. His eyes and ears are alert, and he is smiling in anticipation of the treat he is anticipating. Chicago Peace Rose, pink with yellow tones, against green foliage. Chicago Peace Rose, pink with yellow tones, against green foliage. Chicago Peace Rose, pink with yellow tones, against green foliage.
June 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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What a gorgeous day!
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A beagle sits on the path, with green bushes in the background. Bernie’s left ear is reaching out for some ink sound, while his nose checks the other direction. A beagle sits on the path, smiling happily. There is green brush all around him, and trees in the background. Pines trees are planted in lines, reaching up towards the sky. A path runs through the center of the photo.
May 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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The snow holds so many smells; Bernie was in heaven!
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A gray-faced beagle stands on a snow-covered path, surrounded by trees and blue sky. A gray-faced beagle stands smiling in the snow.
January 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Bernie and I went to the arboretum today. It felt like summer - 80°! - but that shouldn’t last. The bloodroots apparently appreciated the warmth. We also saw a parade of 7 deer crossing the path ahead of us!
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A beagle (chocolate tricolor) smiles happily. He’s wearing a red and black harness, with blue and red tags. The background is blurred. Several bloodroots are blooming among fallen leaves. The flowers are crisp white, with yellow centers. The flowers’ leaves are still unfolding.
April 13, 2026 at 2:42 AM
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Bernie and I enjoyed a late afternoon walk on the Kal-Haven Trail. The sun was low, the light was lovely, and Bernie was a Happy Boy.
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A tri-color beagle, mostly dark brown, stands on a snowy path. There is snow-covered brush in the background, and sunshine falling across the snow. A snowy path extends from the foreground. The trees on either side are lit up by the late afternoon sun, and seem to merge in the distance. Above the trees you can see a bit of blue sky.
January 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM