doldrums

The dog days of summer are a strange time to get inspired to blog again. “Many people fear they might … More

Manners with a dash of caster sugar

I seek constantly to improve my manners and graces, for they are the sugar to which all are attracted. Og … 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 have been thinking about a lot of science fiction shows that featured “suspended animation” or “hibernation” – characters who … More

The worldwide sheltering-in-place has me restlessly online more than usual. This is all part of research as a blogger. I … More

Postage stamps. I am using postage stamps, greeting cards, and ball-point pens again! Are we are still in 2020? Science … More

When you lose an hour on the weekend for Daylight Standard Time, a walk around the Zoo makes up for … More

I rely on many everyday items purchased via the Internet. Today, for example, Dexter and Comet got their month’s supply … More

giving thanks Growing up and through my service years in the Navy, I rarely experienced any sort of family tradition … More