It must have been in some long-ago class devoted to social studies that I first became aware of such a thing as the Continental Divide. Probably in elementary school, I should think, and probably skewed in favor of the divide as it exists in the United States. Of course, it runs through both American continents, from the Bering Strait to […]
It must have been in some long-ago class devoted to social studies that I first became aware of such a thing as the Continental Divide. Probably in elementary school, I should think, and probably skewed in favor of the divide as it exists in the United States. Of course, it runs through both American continents, from the Bering Strait to […]
Meet Amber, a four-year-old, 55-pound beauty with a shiny black and tan coat, floppy ears that bounce when she walks, and a smile that lands immediately. She has personality for days and knows exactly how to use it. Amber loves a good walk. Not a quick loop around the block. A real walk. The kind where every tree deserves attention […]
“For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” When Sir Isaac Newton published his Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy in 1687, he couldn’t possibly have known he would be asserting a principle that would apply to American politics in the 21st century. When it comes to actions and reactions, these last couple of weeks have been a doozy. […]
Darwin might not be the first dog to rush up and demand your attention. He is more thoughtful than that. He watches, takes you in, and decides for himself if you are his kind of person. With his dark, soulful eyes, pointed ears, and that light tan coat with crisp white accents, he already looks the part. Calm, observant, and […]
It has been said and sung that money makes the world go round. Hypocrisy, on the other hand, is often the grease that keeps society functioning agreeably, much of the time. But it is good old gossip that often gives life its spice. Gossip can be like a dash of paprika sprinkled on potato salad. It adds no flavor, but […]
We sometimes think of life as one thing after another. Sometimes it seems to be the same damned thing over and over. And sometimes it’s both at the same time. Once one has a bit of age attached to this ongoing process, those of us given to overthinking everything may ask ourselves, “How in the world did I get to where I am today?” […]
Bailey is easy to miss at first. She’s the one hanging back in the kennel. Not because she isn’t interested, but because she is taking a moment to decide if you are worth trusting. Bailey is seven years old and 85 pounds of quiet grace. She has a sleek black coat, a silver-kissed muzzle, and a little white patch on […]
Does anyone know when the act of gathering one’s thoughts about current events became a full-blown cardio workout without the benefit of burning any calories? Lord knows, if thinking and overthinking only did that, many of us would be rail-thin. Gathering one’s thoughts nowadays only elevates the heart rate and increases blood pressure, with the byproduct of producing a kind […]
Sometimes, something comes along that makes me laugh and then makes me think. Those are the best little tidbits that life can throw at you. So I saved it as fodder for this column since my attention for the last couple of weeks has been drawn to the Texas primary elections, which made me think and then made me laugh. […]
Have you met Watson yet? Because once you do, he tends to stick with you. Watson is a two-year-old, 83-pound bundle of fluffy white charm with soulful eyes and the kind of face that stops people mid-sentence. He looks like the dog version of a warm hug, and once you get to know him, that impression turns out to be […]
