I have had less Christmas spirit than the Grinch lately, a problem somewhat compounded by the relentless cheerfulness on all sides. This has caused consternation among my friends, so, to…
While I realize this is going to come as a shock to some folks, it’s about time we were told the truth: Not everything on the Internet is real. This…
Theoretically, I am on summer break. I have a whole list of things I want to do, projects that will be fun and restorative. I can’t wait to start them,…
My beloved and I are happy to announce that on Wednesday we welcomed another member into our family. Yes, our oldest daughter (O.D.) and son-in-law have done their…
Recent developments, a.k.a. Mother’s Day, have gotten me to thinking about this whole “mother” thing and how I may be reaping the rewards of unmotherly selfishness. As it happens, I…
Janet Hanks If you are not blessed with dog ownership, perhaps you’re not aware that all dogs are pack animals. They require a hierarchy in order to function, and one…
This hasn’t been a good week for our little town. We have lost a lot; we have lost promise and a part of our shared future. I would like to…
About 10 years ago, we caved to pressure from our youngest daughter, Suz, and got her the birthday present she really wanted – a parrot. We didn’t get her a…
My Beloved and I returned this weekend from a stint of practicing medicine (him), and translating (me) in the Third World, and, like so many others who have done this,…
“Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Amateur Night at the Groomers, brought to you by the Flat Rock Grille and Animal Hospital. I’m your host, Wendell Stitched, and…
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