what’s for dinner?

Having a birthday in the same week that has Thanksgiving in it is as challenging as those “misfortunate” ones who … More

creature comforts

Cats are connoisseurs of comfort. James Herriot, author, “All Creatures Great and Small” James Herriot never met my dogs. Meaning … More

random theories

Though I am neither a philosopher, nor am I a scientist, on a dog-walk I often think about things that … More

tenderfoot

At some point in life, we all develop aches and pains even if we exercise all the time. It is … More

landscaping for dog-people who “can’t have nice things”

“She used to get mad over absolutely everything. I remember the time I knocked a Flintstones glass off the table … More

peccadillos in concrete

In a sermon today, we heard the parable of the rich guy whose objective was to build bigger barns to … More

the doo, do’s and don’ts of dirt

Never mind a little dirt, if the goal is splendid! Fyodor Dostoevsky, author, The Adolescent (1875) I may be undoing … More

building blocks and sweat deals

As a younger man, I used to enjoy browsing flea markets and yard sales on the weekend. Now, I am … More

old dogs and elder gentlemen

One of my dearest friends and mentors is not himself these days. I mean to say, that the keen mind … More