I think we can all agree that human beings are not meant to take group photos for holiday-greeting-card purposes. I live near the Riparian Habitat, a delightful little backdrop for not only our family photo but for anyone else who lives within 100 miles. There are a couple of scenic cacti that everyone loves to… Continue reading Everyone Smile and Say “Let’s Get This Over With”
Many, mucho, mondo, ‘mo dogs
I’ve been given the green light to get a dog. This is huge. Epic, even. My family has had me on a dog diet for the past several years. Ever since I got involved with a dog rescue organization and we ended up living with seven dogs. They were big dogs, too, of all shapes… Continue reading Many, mucho, mondo, ‘mo dogs
So. Very. Busy.
Holly had her last basketball game of the season. She was playing a team that is the talk of the league because they are aggressive and play dirty. The coach must not have gotten the memo that this is a non-competitive league that emphasizes good sportsmanship. Anyway, it was the first game of the day… Continue reading So. Very. Busy.
I Can’t Stop the Bleeding
My son, Cody, was housesitting for friends who were vacationing in Europe. He also was watching their five dogs, who are the most privileged furballs on the face of the Earth. Before jetting off, our friends instructed Cody to call if there was a problem. Any problem at all. Call. Day or night. (I’m sure… Continue reading I Can’t Stop the Bleeding
Litter Analysis
This morning Glenn and I circle the neighborhood, walking (or dog-trotting) Hank and Nixon, and when we reach our house Glenn spots litter in our yard. He snags it, and it’s a Lowe’s receipt. But here’s the thing. He doesn’t wad it up in his fist until he can toss it in the trash can.… Continue reading Litter Analysis
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