A trip to Idyllwild, California is an opportune escape. It is a treat planned by my spouse, a trade of an … More
Category: Dogs and Cats
walking through “minefields”
Although the life of a person is in a land full of thorns and weeds, there is always a space … More
Loose talk
I imagine the same sort of conversations take place in lunchrooms all over corporate America, in industrial companies, schools, medical … More
games dog people play
To see my dogs in action today, even I might be convinced that I am a neglectful dog-parent! With … More
no serene -ade, please!
Tonight we had long-time friends, a family of four over for dinner. Dinners hosted at our home are becoming part … More
gardening poker
know when to hold ’em, …fold ’em, n’ …when to run* As several who visit these pages know, I have … More
Alexa, order dog treats!
Only great marketing can make a “thing” out of nothing. The BIG DAY, for Amazon, that is, to separate … More
awake, a-walk, and away to work
“If you seek creative ideas go walking. Angels whisper to a man when he goes for a walk.” ― Raymond … More
is it refreshing to clean house?
Terror. That feeling you get when your wife and her best friend are over at your house and talking … More
