Random five for October 26

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Grand news – My 8-year-old granddaughter got her braces taken off. She may need some retainer-like device for a while in her early teens but all the discomfort and extra care is over. It’s wonderful that kids can get their … Continue reading

The real cost of having a pet | For animal lovers

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When you go to the shelter to adopt, you complete an application. At our shelter one of the questions is “what do you think the approximate yearly cost of a pet is?” This is a very curious question. I have … Continue reading

The poop scoop

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This post is about a really bad cat day. Really bad. If you are at all squeamish you may want to pass. If you are tough; have had kids or pets (they both poop); or work in healthcare; this will … Continue reading

Random five for August 10

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  We are family – This weekend is our family reunion. It’s always great to see the extended family but there is usually some announcement that comes out. Sometimes it’s good news like a new baby. Sometimes not so good … Continue reading

One dumbass cat | For animal lovers

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I live next to a nature preserve that is home to all sorts of critters. Occasionally they visit me. There are wild turkey, deer, coyotes, groundhogs, raccoons and foxes. Some prefer to live in my yard like chipmunks, squirrels, frogs … Continue reading