Old Dogs

The thing with Old Dogs and even Old Humans is that they tend to fall into routines and general patterns of behavior that they prefer, often on a daily basis.  We have a good dog who is getting around 9-10 years old and her behavior is fairly predictable and often...

A Wild and Wondrous Wintry Week

If you are living in Iowa or the Midwest, you probably already know that this past week has been a unique one.  Last Tuesday and Wednesday schools were canceled as we got around 10″ of snow, and Thursday schools resumed.  Friday was the start of a blizzard with...

Who You Gonna Call?

We don’t often appreciate what we have until it is gone, or nearly disappeared.  For the past week or so, my phone has not worked as it should be working.  I only get a cellular signal less than 5 percent of the time, which makes it almost useless.  I can...

A New Look

I had someone ask me yesterday if I make any New Year’s resolutions, and I said not normally.  I have a long list of things I would like to accomplish in the coming weeks, months and year, but not any one thing I am focused on more than others.  I’m fairly certain I...

Twas the Night after Christmas

Twas the Night after Christmas, and all through the house, all the creatures were stirring, including the dog, the parents, and several sick children.  This has been our world for the past few days with fevers spiking and a general feeling of not being well.  After...