Privilege of the absurd

The privilege of absurdity; to which no living creature is subject, but man only. Thomas Hobbes, 17th C philosopher Dogs … More

soapy optimism

Comedy is acting out optimism. Robin Williams One of my wife’s most admirable qualities is to note some of the … More

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

. But you still have to put your best foot forward and be the best you can possibly be. Janet … More

Nearly twenty years of marriage, spanning five dogs and three cats, I never realized truly how much my wife is … More

Just outside the pillar marking the west entrance to “Sky Ranch”, I noted some dog-person had bagged dog-poop but had … More

I’ve seen a look in dogs’ eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that basically … More

Noises that were probably a couple of firecrackers disturbed Dexter Saturday night. He spent a few minutes trying to curl … More