The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see. Gilbert K. Chesterton, English writer, … More
Author: Eric Saretsky
mothers and sons
Only mothers can think of the future – because they give birth to it in their children. Maxim Gorky I … More
dog-nappers and dogs napping
Defining the worst human beings on planet Earth just added a new subcategory: violent dog-nappers. News today that the French … More
“You old guys” haul
Ever since I was small, Americans have been known as people on the move. Now that I have lived in … More
how Valentine’s Day saved dogs (and goats)
Passing around cards, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, little boxes of “conversation hearts” candies and flowers, particularly red roses, is older … More
stray dogs blues
If accounts coming out of Russia are true, stray dogs living in the vicinity of an abandoned chemical plant a … More
memories
One of my earliest memories I can still somewhat recall, is riding in a car with other kids. It was … More
what the smell!
I have had dogs as part of my life for fifty years. Like most dog-people, I am fairly immune to … More
creature comforts
The calico cat which has adopted us, is much closer to convincing my wife and me to let her into … More