creature comforts

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

tenderfoot

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

Mad about plants n pots

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

fur floats in interview

When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press … 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

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