It’s been some time since we’ve talked about old rules as they may or may not apply in this century. We seem to be collectively adding new ones and discarding others as being outdated or no longer applicable. As you may know or could at least guess, I was brought up with a passel of rules that Mother meticulously programmed […]
It’s been some time since we’ve talked about old rules as they may or may not apply in this century. We seem to be collectively adding new ones and discarding others as being outdated or no longer applicable. As you may know or could at least guess, I was brought up with a passel of rules that Mother meticulously programmed […]
Meet Zuko, a two-year-old, 47-pound Australian Cattle Dog mix with a black-and-white dappled coat and those perfectly pointed black ears that stop people in their tracks. He’s handsome, playful and full of personality, the kind of dog who makes an impression the moment he walks into a room. Zuko greets the world like it is all good news. His mouth-open […]
Do people still make New Year’s resolutions? I haven’t made one in years. Even back when I made them, they were pretty shallow. Rather than being kinder or gentler, they were about losing weight and nightly skin care, proving conclusively that, deep down, I’m pretty superficial. That puts me in the good company of Ava Gardner, who said it first. […]
Meet Roo, a one-year-old, 59-pound bundle of joy with big pointed ears, a laughing smile and the kind of optimism that makes you believe good things are coming. He is still very much a baby at heart, full of curiosity, movement and hope that today might finally be the day his forever family walks through the door. Roo loves being […]
Let us look back at the year passed. These are the stories which I believe were the most inspired. I pray they will touch your memories as well. And please read to the end for a very personal message. Bless you. January. The Lord called another of His children home back in December. Alas, we were just made aware this […]
This SPCA Pet of the Week has been called a lot of things in his life, but the name that fits best is Kid. No matter where he has been or what he has lost, his heart is still open, hopeful and ready to love. Kid is a beautiful silver and white mixed breed with soft, floppy ears that seem […]
Long before it was the CBS station in the DFW metroplex, KTVT (channel 11) was an independent station which we were able to watch in Tyler, thanks to the miracle of the newfangled cable. Not a box, but an actual cable. Most of the original programming consisted of local news, weather, and sports, as well as a before-school children’s show […]
Meet Liana, a one and a half year old sweetheart whose story began in the smoke and chaos of the Los Angeles fires but who has carried nothing but hope and light all the way to Dallas. At 61 pounds of pure heart, bright eyes and a smiling face that could soften the coldest day, she is proof that resilience […]
Meet Forrest, a six-year-old, 68-pound gentleman with a soft smile, soulful eyes and a heart that feels about twice the size of his body. This handsome mixed-breed sweetheart is waiting at the Dallas Animal Care Center, hoping to meet the family who will appreciate his curiosity, his gentle nature and his easy charm. Falling for Forrest is easy. It happens […]
OF COMBS AND COFFEE MUGS If the latest news is leaving you cold or hot, depending on your disposition or how many nerves you have left, please be assured you are not alone. I’d rather eat dirt than focus on the crisis du jour for the length of time it would take to write this column. So let’s get back […]
