the arrangement

On Saturday morning, Dexter and Comet both were put-off that I weaseled out of their ritual early-morning walk at Mission … More

mud dogs

My dogs prefer mud and wet grass to romp in. Older men prefer not to slip and slide across that … More

dog whispers

He came to see his mother and “his” dog. It matters little that I live here too. I get acknowledged, … More

Cat tales

“A cat has nine lives. For three he plays, for three he strays, and for the last three he stays” … More

dogs, dates, art n crafts

As is customary for Dexter, Comet and me on Saturday mornings, we spent an hour at Mission Trails with our … More

by the light of the moon

Comet was not impressed. He preferred to remain inside, but next to the open door, holding back his enthusiasm expertly. … More

good dogs

“You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us.” … More

greyhounds and arthritis

Watching him go from favoring a front paw to hobble on it a couple cold days this month, Comet may … More

name-calling

When I was a recruit in the Navy many years ago, my Company Commander had a nickname for me, “Polack”, … More