contagious positives

hope and focus I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge … More

of deserted islands and dog treats

In my youth I was a fan of “Gilligan’s Island” reruns. The idea that a bunch of oddball people could … More

A taste of ill-timed freedom was a cockatiel’s last. From a balcony perch the bird not flew but like a … More

I cannot speak for others. I am somewhat relieved that the world is, however briefly, in generally self-imposed quarantine. As … More

Science fiction movies and novels about the end of mankind often involved viruses. Whether it came from outside Earth, like … More

I received this letter in email from the director of the San Diego Humane Society. Hopefully, it will bring some … More

When you lose an hour on the weekend for Daylight Standard Time, a walk around the Zoo makes up for … More

Never play Scrabble with a dog unless you get assurance he can spell.

Cleaning out closets and emptying plastic bins holding things we collected over the years is refreshing but sometimes it can … More