Well, the Texas primary is less than a month away, which probably means little to those of you who aren’t in Texas. It probably means little to a whole bunch of folks in Texas who figure whoever the Republicans choose will win in the general election come November. It probably means little to yet another bunch of folks, sadly the […]
Meet Peanut, a two-year-old black cat with a glossy coat, bright eyes and a personality that shines just as much as his looks. At 16 pounds, he’s a solid, handsome guy with a playful spirit and a sweet, easy confidence that makes him a joy to be around. Peanut is the kind of cat who likes to be in the […]
Well, January is almost over, and not a minute too soon. Here on the homefront, we lost a week to Karl and I having colds and the better part of another week with ice on the ground. Hopefully, February will bring no downtime from too much sneezing or too much weather. Meanwhile, the United States has been playing its own […]
Meet Blizzard, a two-year-old mixed breed with an 81-pound presence, a grin that works overtime and a personality that makes people stop and smile without realizing it. He’s joyful, confident and fully committed to the idea that every day is a good one, especially if it includes you. Blizzard approaches life like it is a personal invitation. Walks are not […]
It is my considered opinion that the “free gift with purchase” sales pitch has long been the surest way to catch the eye and, ultimately, the cash of a potential buyer. It certainly works remarkably well to get me to pull out my credit card. We all know the premise. Just buy something you’d like to have, and we’ll throw […]
Meet Simon, a one-year-old, 61-pound charmer with floppy ears, soulful eyes and an underbite so good it deserves a moment of appreciation. Add in his warm light brown coat and expressive face, and you’ve got a dog who turns heads without trying too hard. Simon has presence. The kind you notice. Simon approaches the world thoughtfully. He likes a proper […]
Karl and I have been lying low this week with some kind of cruel invader, resulting in a whole bunch of coughing and sneezing, snorting and sniffling, and the rest of it. Once planned activities for the week had been postponed, I was left to consider how we were individually responding to this miserable bug. For the most part, Karl’s […]
Meet Grayson, a three and a half year old sweetheart with a stunning tan and brown brindle coat, soft floppy ears and eyes that seem to look straight into your heart. At 51 pounds, he carries himself with a quiet hope and a whole lot of love, patiently waiting for the day someone finally chooses him. Grayson has a big […]
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 […]
