A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Longtime followers of this blog know I like to share information about dogs, cats, and the beautiful Ozark Mountains where I live. Also on this site, you'll find works by selected artists, photographers, and authors writing in myriad genres. As a reviewer for Partners in Crime Tours, I've appreciated the opportunity to feature new-to-me authors …
Continue reading Dog-Themed Websites
I'm back after a long hiatus, the result of my website having mysteriously disappeared while I was offline dealing with other matters. The site fell into a technological black hole and seemed lost. (And before you ask, the site and its contents are backed up regularly. The back-ups proved irretrievable. But that's a story for …
Continue reading New Adventures
My Sheltie Sasha's best friend is Buddy The Wonder Cat, and he's 10 years old today! Buddy the Wonder Cat came to us as a feral kitten, 10 weeks old and weighing just 2½ pounds. Since he joined our household, we've discovered he's a champion jumper (as long as he doesn't have to jump …
As this pandemic drags on, many of us still fortunate to be employed are working from home and doing our best to juggle the chaos that can result when mixing professional obligations with life at home. Add in a dog that wants to be a part of everything you do and this is what you …
Continue reading When Your Work-from-Home Colleague is a Dog
Sasha is no fan of hot, humid weather. That's why we're out for our daily walk by 6 a.m. and home again before 7:30 a.m. at the latest. Depending on our route--and how often we have to detour or backtrack to avoid off-leash dogs and other challenges--we usually enjoy 1-2 miles a day. Even at …