the discerning dog

character Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your … More

of deserted islands and dog treats

In my youth I was a fan of “Gilligan’s Island” reruns. The idea that a bunch of oddball people could … More

A taste of ill-timed freedom was a cockatiel’s last. From a balcony perch the bird not flew but like a … More

I received this letter in email from the director of the San Diego Humane Society. Hopefully, it will bring some … More

Never play Scrabble with a dog unless you get assurance he can spell.

Cleaning out closets and emptying plastic bins holding things we collected over the years is refreshing but sometimes it can … More

Supposedly, the older one gets, the more one may be tempted to see if the younger members of the opposite … More

“I love a dog …He does nothing for political reasons.” – Will Rogers http://www.buffalobulletin.com/ Dogs and dog-people are not especially … More

Movie magic interests me less and less. Perhaps it is the rapid advances in animation that blur the real and … More