A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
On the national level, Americans are commemorating the actions of the Second Continental Congress, who ratified the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 and established the United States of America. History buffs might be interested to know that the Continental Congress was comprised of delegates from the 13 original colonies. And, like much of …
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As I move closer to retirement, I’m slowly disengaging myself from some of my academic obligations and making time for more personal interests and activities. One of those is genealogical research. Exploring family origins is a grand adventure! According to my DNA results, nearly half of my ethnic roots can be traced to the Scottish …
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Between the pandemic, rising temps, and the dust from the Sahara, our outdoor activities have been curtailed through June. In pursuit of new ways to keep Sasha entertained--and exercised--I turned to the American Kennel Club's website and discovered cool tips and tricks for indoor fun. I compiled a few of my current favorites here. Enjoy! …
In Dangerous Deeds, residents are divided by a proposed ordinance to ban what some consider "dangerous dogs" in the county. Those in favor of the ordinance believe some breeds can never be trusted, while others disagree and refuse to endorse the proposal. When asked her opinion, dog trainer and owner of Waterside Kennels Maggie Porter …
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Sasha is officially four years old today! When we applied to the AKC via their Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) program, we opted to rely on the veterinarian's estimate of Sasha's age because we don't know much about her life before she came to us. We chose July 4th for her "official" birthday in celebration of her new life. She's …
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