Norman Eugene Liden

February 20, 2025 I have been writing to you now for 18 years. As I considered what to say this year, I started to wonder what you might write to me? Throughout this year, there were so many things you might have wanted to talk or write about because they were repeats of what used to be small personal parts of our life. Waiting patiently until Spring to take down the front door Christmas wreath - giving the finches time to raise their family and leave their nest. Guarding...

You are such a gifted writer, Danelle. Your message has captured the essence of Théo. As I read previous posts, I am reminded how unique and captivating Théo, Harpo, Salute and Moz are (were). Norm would have loved all of them. Norm was unique, kind, funny and passionate, just to name of few of his endearing qualities. To know him was to love him. It feels like only yesterday he was with us. He lives on in our hearts.

February 20, 2024 This Dog Eats each meal grabbing mouthfuls of food, chewing and spilling as he wanders around the house looking out windows and doors. Trails of kibble on the kitchen, living room and office floors for later munching. Takes morning naps upside down. Tummy and crotch splayed, and 4 paws stretched to ribbons of warm winter sun slipping through the picture window or embracing cool puffs of summer breeze from the ceiling fan. Conducts daily toy inspections...

THE BLACK DOG February 20, 2023 This is a message from Harpo - you know, the Orange Tabby (OT) who´s been living with Danelle for the past 14 years? Well, thanks to her, I have a new roommate. When he first arrived, I didn´t think it would be a big deal. He was a puppy, sick most of the times and went away lots to a place called HOSPITAL. While he was on HOSPITAL vacation, I still had the house to myself and could get pets and treats on-demand from Danelle. It was pretty...

Keep a special place in your heart for Norm.

I hold you in my heart Danelle.

February 20, 2022

When we met, you knew cats. Your little family included 3 handsome female Siamese - Sasha, Snowflake and Zoe. I lived with a 6-month-old shelty mix named Gabe and I knew dogs. Somehow, we managed to blend our families. You worried that Dog would trump Cat, but as it turns out (and as most cat lovers will attest) it quickly was the other way around. Siamese always get their way.

How is it exactly, that horses came into our lives? I´m...

What a year. But, as always, our dear Danelle has captured the sweet along with the sad; the sense of renewal along with the pain of loss. I’m reminded again of just what a “presence” Norm was in the lives of all who knew him - but like the changing seasons and the melting snows and the all too brief but incredibly wonderful companionship of a special dog, life ebbs and flows moves forward, memories of departed loved ones becoming part of our “toolbox” for dealing with inevitable change.

I do love reading your memories and expressions each year Danelle. I feel like we are back to the past years when we would all get together on either side of the "dog park" and enjoy each other's company and conversation. So many fond memories and encounters; each with its own very special place in my mind and heart. Would be so nice to be sharing a Stella Artois and cigar again.
I miss you my friend....rest well.
Dale