therapy for dog-parents, parents and apprentices of Jesus

With all the accumulated experience of six decades, including a quarter-century of military experience, thirty-five years as a dog-parent, and … More

playtime

If you carry your childhood with you, you never become older. Tom Stoppard, dramatist The child’s finger pointing forward and … More

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

Dexter, Comet, my wife and I had a full day spent with the dogs. We ran errands with them, dropped … More

There’s a little store along the 101 in Encinitas, California that only yesterday became a favorite. And that is due … More

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

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

All people have certain aspirations, ambitions or hopes that guide their steps. Before I entered the Navy in my late … More

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