Old dogs and incontinence

Older dogs adapt to change slowly.  In Comet’s case, the issue is being able to hold his bladder or bowels through … More

Fractured fairy tales

A brisk morning walk with Dexter and Comet brought back a very old memory of favorite Saturday cartoons. On this … More

what’s for dinner?

Having a birthday in the same week that has Thanksgiving in it is as challenging as those “misfortunate” ones who … More

Blogging when life gets in the way

Daily blogging is a means of improving writing as a skill. Many who commit to becoming a “writer”, soon realize … More

letting skeletons out of the closet

 “I really tasted something swell, that’s right. And, for a moment, why, I even touched the sky and at least … More

paw prints

Dexter, Comet, my wife and I had a full day spent with the dogs. We ran errands with them, dropped … More

flagstone high

Last night’s slumber featured a greatest hits parade I only partly remember this morning. An old hippy snark said you … More

creature comforts

Cats are connoisseurs of comfort. James Herriot, author, “All Creatures Great and Small” James Herriot never met my dogs. Meaning … More

tenderfoot

At some point in life, we all develop aches and pains even if we exercise all the time. It is … More