I was truly grateful that we had started a household emergency fund. It has provided for repairs to air conditioning, … More
Category: Dogs and Cats
laughter, miracles, and dog stories
A spontaneous conversation in a public place is rare these days. And one that is neither critical, complaining, nor vaguely … More
dogs and boomerangs and being settled
Since I was thirteen years old, I have spent all but 4 years without a furry companion. Those four years, … More
coping with loss (again)
Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. Roger Caras My next-door neighbors came home last … More
treasure
As a younger man, I was fascinated by discoveries of ancient tombs filled with gold trinkets, chariots, terracotta armies, and … More
the cat seems pleased
‘Anticlimactic’, is all the feeling the cat seems to muster when peering inside the open sliding glass door for the … More
It’s a dog’s life goes on
With no disrespect meant to pure breeds whose purpose and training are to serve as working dogs, show dogs or … More
loving a dog is risky
For the second time in fourteen days, we mourn the loss of a constant companion. With a second visit of … More
a family avocation
A dog’s purpose, when properly understood, is to help make people better. The late author Roger Caras once said that … More
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