Hickory dickory deceased

I doubt any of us would have gotten much sleep had the hunting party’s return been at midnight. However, all … More

lessons in pond building

People my age should remember ‘paint by number’ kits from childhood. Not even the most supportive parent would confuse such … More

borrowed from my better half -Sheri Saretsky

an afternoon at the races

Having our son’s family over for a rescheduled Mother’s Day dinner yesterday included a spin around the block for our … More

simple steps to reduce carbon footprints and achieve spiritual climate change

For twenty-two years I have been fairly successful at one hobby: gardening. During the first decade as a homeowner, gophers … More

my life in dog-years

Every few weeks, my computer or my phone pops up an image I took “on this day” over the last … More

the way we all ought to go

My neighbor’s female Doberman died last weekend. Unlike my dogs Comet and Dexter last year, and her buddy Loki, a … More

Tasks only women master

For only the second time in our two decades-plus of marriage, my wife needs her husband’s help with basic tasks … More

From her vantage point

Looking up at the blue sky, the world doesn’t seem so bad. It is a comfortable sunny morning. The hills … More