A day at the Navy beach

A half-dozen round-trips to the sea thrilled a little boy today. For an old Senior Chief, training new Navy Officers … More

Dogfood as Participatory Art

One of the pleasures that my dogs, Dexter and Comet, share with me, is eating. It is one reason that … More

Congratulating our daughter-in-law and son on the forthcoming birth of a baby girl! Our grandson is going to be a … More

I have no one to blame but myself for carrying an extra thirty pounds while hiking in Yosemite Valley. The … More

The objective of cleaning is not just to clean, but to feel happiness living within that environment. Marie Condo Years … More

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

4 Some wandered in desert wastelands, finding no way to a city where they could settle. 5 They were hungry … More

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

For some travelers to a national park, I imagine taking a detour or dogleg, up and away from one’s intended … More