holiday dread: fireworks and dog anxiety

The Fourth of July Independence holiday is well-enjoyed in the United States, with barbecues, trips to the beach, and fireworks. … More

a dog and fish show

“We are watching snails for a few days”, my wife said. “Oh, and her fish.” I think fish is nice, … More

Anyone who was an obsessive fan of StarTrek television and movies, may recall that Spock, a Vulcan, used a mind-fusing … More

Though we live in southern California, the ground shaking and bumping here is something I have only felt twice in … More

Dexter missed it. Comet caught the flapping of the hawk winging in to the tree, but noted it with his … More

Being a dog-person can be very consuming. Dogs hope to capture our attention while we are home though we might … More

Ever since I was small, Americans have been known as people on the move. Now that I have lived in … More

The calico cat which has adopted us, is much closer to convincing my wife and me to let her into … More

It comes as no surprise that our soiled laundry is piled at the foot of the bed this morning. I … More