HouseAfire
@sharonhoepker.bsky.social
Retired Mom/Librarian/Facilities Manager in California. Human helper to Pocket, my sweet Border Terrier. I love to bake, read, garden, craft, DIY when I can, and just try to enjoy each day that I am lucky enough to be on this planet.
I saw "Wicked; for good" yesterday. Toto sure looks like a Border Terrier, no? I couldn't find a better still photo. Toto isn't on screen in a long enough shot to be sure. Just some quick cuts.
#BTPOSSE ##dogsofbluesky
#BTPOSSE ##dogsofbluesky
November 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I saw "Wicked; for good" yesterday. Toto sure looks like a Border Terrier, no? I couldn't find a better still photo. Toto isn't on screen in a long enough shot to be sure. Just some quick cuts.
#BTPOSSE ##dogsofbluesky
#BTPOSSE ##dogsofbluesky
Pocket's cat friend has a big box filled with paper that he gets to play in. Today Pocket has his own Cat Paper Box! He tosses toys in it and digs around for them with great joy. I imagine him shouting "I can has box for cat games too!! Yippee!!!" #celebrate #TerrierTuesday #BTPOSSE ##DogsOfBlueSky
November 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Pocket's cat friend has a big box filled with paper that he gets to play in. Today Pocket has his own Cat Paper Box! He tosses toys in it and digs around for them with great joy. I imagine him shouting "I can has box for cat games too!! Yippee!!!" #celebrate #TerrierTuesday #BTPOSSE ##DogsOfBlueSky
Weekend with dear friends of many years. We all brought bits and bobs. We wound up with enough to make Italian soup with homemade sourdough on the side, AND do this lovely board. 🍲 🍜 #food
November 12, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Weekend with dear friends of many years. We all brought bits and bobs. We wound up with enough to make Italian soup with homemade sourdough on the side, AND do this lovely board. 🍲 🍜 #food
Pocket trying on a costume hat ... very briefly. Just another odd behavior moment from his hooman! He is such a sweet doggo. #BTPOSSE #TerrierTuesday #Halloween #DogsOfBlueSky
October 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Pocket trying on a costume hat ... very briefly. Just another odd behavior moment from his hooman! He is such a sweet doggo. #BTPOSSE #TerrierTuesday #Halloween #DogsOfBlueSky
I think I have to rearrange the plants and items behind the daybed to make room for Security. Patrol duties now include monitoring activity outside via the window, not just listening for intruders at the front door. #BTPOSSE #DogsOfBlueSky
October 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I think I have to rearrange the plants and items behind the daybed to make room for Security. Patrol duties now include monitoring activity outside via the window, not just listening for intruders at the front door. #BTPOSSE #DogsOfBlueSky
October 21, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Peaceful protests in Roseville and Lincoln California today. Looking like 3000-4000 showed up in Roseville, a few hundred in Lincoln. Wonderful to be there and see the support out on foot and in cars honking along. #NoKingsDay #50501protests
October 18, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Peaceful protests in Roseville and Lincoln California today. Looking like 3000-4000 showed up in Roseville, a few hundred in Lincoln. Wonderful to be there and see the support out on foot and in cars honking along. #NoKingsDay #50501protests
And only 15 minutes later, off he goes to the couch, "I iz too hotz here!"
October 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
And only 15 minutes later, off he goes to the couch, "I iz too hotz here!"
Pocket sitting on my lap in front of the fire today while I read a book. He thinks I should use my hands for petting and supporting his bum as needed rather than to hold the book. #BTPosse #TerrierTuesday #CuddleTime ##dogsofbluesky
October 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Pocket sitting on my lap in front of the fire today while I read a book. He thinks I should use my hands for petting and supporting his bum as needed rather than to hold the book. #BTPosse #TerrierTuesday #CuddleTime ##dogsofbluesky
I planted via "seed roulette" in part of my garden this year; all the old opened seed packets tossed into two planters. Fun! 🌱 #gardenSky
October 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I planted via "seed roulette" in part of my garden this year; all the old opened seed packets tossed into two planters. Fun! 🌱 #gardenSky
Fresh portobello & cheese ravioli with creamy butternut squash sauce made with garden-fresh squash. With garden-fresh sage fried in browned butter as a crispy garnish. Sauce; browned butter, crimini mushrooms, squash, 1/2 & 1/2, nutmeg, S&P, minced garlic, freshly grated parmesan. Super! #food 🍜
October 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Fresh portobello & cheese ravioli with creamy butternut squash sauce made with garden-fresh squash. With garden-fresh sage fried in browned butter as a crispy garnish. Sauce; browned butter, crimini mushrooms, squash, 1/2 & 1/2, nutmeg, S&P, minced garlic, freshly grated parmesan. Super! #food 🍜
It took some work to get him to head tilt for the camera today. I realized that I usually just enjoy the tilts, I didn't have any photos for "Tiltsy Tuesday". 😁
#BTPosse #TerrierTuesday #dogsofbluesky
#BTPosse #TerrierTuesday #dogsofbluesky
October 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
It took some work to get him to head tilt for the camera today. I realized that I usually just enjoy the tilts, I didn't have any photos for "Tiltsy Tuesday". 😁
#BTPosse #TerrierTuesday #dogsofbluesky
#BTPosse #TerrierTuesday #dogsofbluesky
Children love it when Pocket does his "turn" trick, and he is always very proud of himself afterwards. This was filmed today. #BTPosse #TerrierTuesday #PetTrick #DogsofBlueSky
September 30, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Children love it when Pocket does his "turn" trick, and he is always very proud of himself afterwards. This was filmed today. #BTPosse #TerrierTuesday #PetTrick #DogsofBlueSky
Pocket in a comfy sploot, on squirrel watch with his bestie Dozer (who is already mono - he's a black doggo). #BTPosse #TerrierTuesday #MonoMoment
September 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Pocket in a comfy sploot, on squirrel watch with his bestie Dozer (who is already mono - he's a black doggo). #BTPosse #TerrierTuesday #MonoMoment
Yeah baby, he was born to run. And dribble a basketball like he is playing soccer. Happy Pocket! #BTPosse #dogsofbluesky
September 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Yeah baby, he was born to run. And dribble a basketball like he is playing soccer. Happy Pocket! #BTPosse #dogsofbluesky
Pocket told me to look at the table. It was the watermelon! I picked it up, he jumped up and down "YES! YESSS!! YAASSS!!" I let him smell it. I had to say "Not for you, sorry buddy" and put it in the fridge. He got basketball instead; barks & dribbles like Pelé, happy with the replacement. #BTPosse
September 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Pocket told me to look at the table. It was the watermelon! I picked it up, he jumped up and down "YES! YESSS!! YAASSS!!" I let him smell it. I had to say "Not for you, sorry buddy" and put it in the fridge. He got basketball instead; barks & dribbles like Pelé, happy with the replacement. #BTPosse
Pocket "complains" about hot temps. But on this 93 degree day he is content to lay in the sun. Silly boyo! #BTPosse ##TerrierTuesday #nationaldogdau
August 27, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Pocket "complains" about hot temps. But on this 93 degree day he is content to lay in the sun. Silly boyo! #BTPosse ##TerrierTuesday #nationaldogdau
Pocket swimming in the South Fork of the American River, California. He was wagging his tail the whole time; it sort of looked like that was part of his propulsion plan! #BTPosse #TerrierTuesday
August 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Pocket swimming in the South Fork of the American River, California. He was wagging his tail the whole time; it sort of looked like that was part of his propulsion plan! #BTPosse #TerrierTuesday
My sweet boyo Pocket turns 2 years old today. Every day he teaches me how to live; be present, sleep when you need to, pay attention to your loved ones, remember to play and enjoy yourself. Wise doggie.
#BTPosse #DigsOfBlueSky
#BTPosse #DigsOfBlueSky
August 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
My sweet boyo Pocket turns 2 years old today. Every day he teaches me how to live; be present, sleep when you need to, pay attention to your loved ones, remember to play and enjoy yourself. Wise doggie.
#BTPosse #DigsOfBlueSky
#BTPosse #DigsOfBlueSky
This man
... yes Chef! I hope he can do it.
... yes Chef! I hope he can do it.
July 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
This man
... yes Chef! I hope he can do it.
... yes Chef! I hope he can do it.
I modified this shirt from my old job "ICF." It scared a friend who saw me standing at their front door, thought I was from ICE! As immigrants, their family is scared all the time. Some here with amnesty, some in-process. They don't trust our gov't to uphold their word. I don't blame them. #50501
July 6, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I modified this shirt from my old job "ICF." It scared a friend who saw me standing at their front door, thought I was from ICE! As immigrants, their family is scared all the time. Some here with amnesty, some in-process. They don't trust our gov't to uphold their word. I don't blame them. #50501
June 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
My boy Pocket LOVES those prickly balls!
June 24, 2025 at 3:17 AM
My boy Pocket LOVES those prickly balls!