Simple pleasures

With the playgrounds finally open again after months, we introduced our grandson, Zander, to a youngster-sized jungle gym and slides … More

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My Pavlova was not horrible for a first effort. Egg whites frothed into stiff peaks with sugar and then gently … More

Dexter, Comet and I have been enjoying the “cooler” weather (88F!) taking daily an afternoon stroll at Lindo Lake Park. … More

There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling the transmission. … More

Dogs and landscaping do not coexist easily. Drought-tolerant landscaping is tougher to kill, though I still do not like the … More

One is for one dog. While Dexter is on holiday, Comet enjoys being center of attention. Two is for two … More

25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the … More

Dexter is teaching both Comet and me that energetic play keeps one young. Though his playmates are much younger, they … More

My spouse cannot sleep easily at home. Put her in the passenger seat of a moving car, or the sleeper … More